Obituary of Wanda R. Coleman

Wanda R. Coleman Chester, New York Wanda R. Coleman, a resident of Chester for most of her life, entered into rest on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. She was 94. The daughter of Louis & Rose Matyka Pajak she was born July 14, 1915 in Warwick, NY. Wanda was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Coleman, Sr. and her son, Robert (Chick) Coleman. Wanda leaves behind a son, Stanley Coleman, Jr. and his wife Janet of Chester; three daughters, Sandy Lambert, Phyllis Battiato and her husband Joseph and Donna Nizolek and her husband Walter, all of Chester; two brothers, Edward Pajak of Middletown and Victor Pajak and his wife Helen of New Hampton; daughter-in-law, Sandee Coleman of Goshen; 10 grandchildren; Randy Wilkin, Leslie Thompson, Jill Wilkin, Scott Coleman, Roxane D'Ambrosa, Barbara Roescher, Dawn Petry, Christopher Battiato, Joseph Battaito III and Jeffrey Nizolek; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Wanda's family would like to thank the entire staff at Elant at Goshen and the Kaplan House for the exceptionally loving care they gave their mother. Your mother is always with you.She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. Your mother lives inside your laughter and she's crystallized in every teardrop. She's the place you came from, your first home; and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love and nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space.not even death. Mom was always a hard worker who lived to make her family happy. She was always the heart and soul of our family and will be missed beyond belief. May a beautiful white dove carry her into the arms of her loved ones who await her in the Kingdom of Heaven. Family and friends may call on Sunday, April 11, from 4-7 pm at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church Street, Goshen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 10:30 am at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Goshen. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made in Wand's name to Elant at Goshen, 46 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924 or the Kaplan Family Hospice, 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen. To leave the family a personal condolence please visit www.donovanfunerals.com