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Roderick William M.N.Z.M COLEMAN

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Roderick COLEMAN Obituary

COLEMAN, Roderick William (Rod) M.N.Z.M. 19 June 1926 - 6 August 2019 Passed peacefully in his sleep whilst in the loving care of all the wonderful Nurses and Doctors at Whanganui Hospital. Adored soulmate of 65 years to Jacqueline (Jackie) Coleman. Loving Father of Karen and Carl. Father-in-law to Russell. Grandad to our precious granddaughter Mia Annie Coleman. Brother to Bob, Audrey and the late Marion. Son of Percy (Cannonball) and Annie Coleman. Loved Son-in-law of "Mrs E" (Madge) Etherington. "Farewell to my local and worldwide friends" "Wanganui Loyal for 93 years" In accordance with Rod's wishes a private cremation was held on 8 August 2019. Dempsey & Forrest Locally Owned 208 Guyton Street
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 17, 2019.

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Barry Styles

August 20, 2019

To Jackie & family and the extended Coleman family.
I was very sorry to hear Rod has passed away.
I have fond memories of Rod from my younger days and will remember him as a great rider of his time. It has been a pleasure in more recent years to have kept in touch when passing through Wanganui.
A Gentleman and great sportsman, who will always be remembered with fondness by the Styles family.
Colleen and I wish you all, comfort at the sad time.
Barry Styles, New Plymouth.

August 18, 2019

Rod was my hero, especially when he won the 350 cc race at the Isle of Man in 1954. I still treasure his autograph. My condolences to all the Coleman families.
Trevor Palmer

August 14, 2019

R I P ROD.

John Garrity and all the other Garrity's

August 14, 2019

GRAND pilote ! Merci.
CONDOLEANCE a sa Famille .







FRANCE

August 12, 2019

Jackie and family our thoughts are with you Ivor will miss his chats with Rod . Ivor Willoughby and family Surfers Paradise

August 11, 2019

Thankful for Rod and Jacqueline's grace.

August 10, 2019

To Jackie, Karen, Carl, Russell and other family members;
Please accept my condolences for the passing of Rod.
He was an icon in NZ motorcycling and a very good businessman.
Warm regards from me. I won't be able to make it to the funeral.
John Woodley

Chris Church

August 10, 2019

Motor cyclist and business Champion; A leader and patron of the Whanganui community. Attached; Cannonball at Walkers Hill Climb (Roberts Ave) - Aramoho; Thursday 1st October - 1914.RIP Rod.

Jenny Toso (née Payne)

August 10, 2019

My Dad is Len Payne. As a family we treasured the friendship of the Coleman families. Rod was a true gentleman and was held with immense respect. RIP Rod and condolences to the family.

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