Joan E. (Lawrence) Coleman, 58, of New Bedford passed away November 18, 2019 after a long battle with breast cancer.

She was a devoted nurse for many years.

Joan will be dearly missed by everyone who was touched by her loving kindness.

She is survived by her husband, Clayton Coleman; her mother, Ethel (Ferreira) Lawrence; her siblings, Diane Lawrence, Carol Tremblay and her husband Laurent, and George Lawrence and his wife Christine; her step-son, Timothy; her beloved dog, Mandie; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, George Lawrence and her sister, Lori Plante.

Joan's funeral services will be private. For online condolence book, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.