Mrs. M. COLTMAN. One of Mt. Keira's most esteemed citizens in the person of Mrs. Mary Coltman, of Spring Street, died in Wollongong Hospital last Friday after an illness of about 12 months. Aged 68 years she was a member of one of the pioneer families in that district— the McGoldrick's — and her death will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of friends for her cheerful disposition had endeared her to all. She was born at Mt. Keira, being the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGoldrick, and had lived all her life there. She was a helpmate to all and was ever-ready to lend a helping hand particularly in cases of sickness. She was a true 'Florence Nightingale' and devoted her life to the sick, even to neglecting her own health in attending to the needs of neighbours and friends. She married Mr. John Thomas Coltman at Bulli Catholic Church and the issue of the union was four sons— (James (deceased), John, Arthur and Francis (deceased) and one daughter, Margaret. (Mrs. D. Ross, of Austinmer). Three of the sons, James, John and Arthur have been prominent rugby league referees. She was a sister to Messrs. James (deceased), Patrick, Andrew, Charles (Sydney), Matthew and Peter McGoldrick, and Kate Mrs. Brown Keira), Sarah (Mrs. G. Brunero, Dapto) and Margaret (Mrs. Edwards) . The funeral on Sunday afternoon left the home of her son, John, at 69 Keira road, for Wollongong Catholic cemetery. It was representative of all sections of the community and this representation, together with the wealth of floral tributes, was indicative of the great respect and esteem in which she was held. Rev. Father Mulheren administered the last sad rites. Three nephews, two grandsons and a grand son-in-law acted as pall bearers.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 - 1954), Thursday 30 October 1947, page 8.