Shirley (Baggett) Coleman, of Newton, formerly of Quincy and Brighton, passed away on July 27, 2019. She was 87 years old.
Shirley was the dear and devoted wife of the late Joseph Coleman and the late Frederick Hocker. Mother of Thomas Hocker and his wife Karen. Grandmother of Ryan and Declan Hocker. Dear friend of Charles Conti and his wife Lakshmi Nagarajanm, Theresa and Lisa Glynn, Eileen Weinberg, and Phoebe.
Shirley's Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of St. Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 So. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 (mspca.org).
A private interment will conclude services.
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