COLEMAN, Reginald Frank. On Wednesday, June 1st 2022, at Rotorua Hospital, aged 95 years. Devoted son of the late Ernest and Dorothy. Treasured brother of Don, David, Dot, Gwen and their spouses and baby Ruth, and brother-in-law of Avis and Alan and June and Pete. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia. Deeply loved father of Geoffrey and Donna and David and Stephanie. Cherished grandfather of Michelle and Dan, Blair and Katrina, Bradley and Claire and Troy and Pippa and Jake and Nicole. Adored great grandfather of Dominic and Grayson, Lucy and Thea, Ellie Talya and Quinn and Clementine and Otto. Loved poppy of Shelley, Reuben, Breanna and Ava. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews in NZ and the UK. And he loved everyone mentioned in return, each and every one. The curtain closes on a rich and wonderful life well lived. Rest easy our beautiful proud English lion. A private celebration of Reg's life will be held.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 4, 2022.