“The world is a little less bright without the smile and love of Doug Coleman in it. Doug left us this morning but will forever be in our hearts. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
We feel broken and shattered but so grateful and blessed for our time with him and the love he shared with everyone. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa, cousin, brother, uncle, nephew, son, friend, farrier, horseman and trainer. Our lives are better because of him!”

Just like Breda, Noreen was a passionate horse lover and a World Champion exhibitor and owner. She thoroughly enjoyed the last years of her life on a horse farm in Ocala, Florida and making frequent trips to Sanibel Island to collect seashells. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Noreen’s name to the Humane Society of Marion County, Florida. 

“As many horse daughters must know, their biggest supporter is someone that really believes in you. In my case, it was my mom. She had a knack for always wiping my boots, brushing my horses tail out, and wiping his mouth before I entered the ring. It was like a ritual. While riding on course, you could hear her snapping her fingers to keep the steady rhythm. I will always cherish those special moments we shared.”

After complications from a knee replacement surgery that included two follow-up surgeries and then an allergic reaction to an antibiotic, Thomas Bradbury died early morning on January 10.