R. Dennis Coleman

Robert “Dennis” Coleman of Chestertown, Maryland died on July 3, 2009 at his home. He was 58. He was born in Chestertown, Maryland the son of William Arthur and Betty VanSant Coleman of Worton, Maryland. Mr. Coleman was a 1969 graduate of Chestertown High School, a 1974 graduate of Pitt Technical Institute in Greenville, N.C. and earned his Teaching Certificate from the University of Maryland. On August 9, 1975 he married Shelly Starr, they made their home in Chestertown. Following graduation he worked with Washington College until taking a position with Queen Anne’s County High School as the Automotive Instructor where he worked from September 1979 until November 2008. Mr. Coleman truly loved teaching, his ability to make a difference in a student’s life was his gift. Mr. Coleman was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chestertown, MD, he was also a member of the Upper Eastern Shore Anglers Fishing Club. Dennis was known for his love, knowledge, and skills in fishing, crabbing, and hunting. He enjoyed woodcarving, gardening, camping, and antique cars. In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by three brothers and their families, Albert William Coleman of Chestertown, MD, David Arthur Coleman of Ocean City, MD, Paul Fletcher Coleman and his wife, Patsy and children Josh and Joey of Centreville, MD; a sister, Bonnie Coleman Blyman and her husband, Jim and children, Jessica, Zeb, and Rachel of Worton, MD; his wife’s family, John and Sherry Starr Newcomb and daughter, Stephanie of Cambridge, MD, Tim and Scarlet Starr Vance and son, Zachary of Gainesville, FL and a mother in law, Betty Covey Starr of Chestertown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, High Street Chestertown, MD. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday evening, July 7, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD. Interment will be in Chester Cemetery, Chestertown. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or Sacred Heart Catholic Church Chestertown, MD.

R. Dennis Coleman

May 16, 1951 - July 3, 2009