Colleen D.

James

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She found joy in life's simple pleasures: admiring the fall leaves, the rising and setting sun, the beauty of the full moon, the rainbow following a storm.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Colleen Dolores James (née Coyle), whose courageous fight with cancer ended on November 14, 2026. She peacefully departed at the age of 67, surrounded by loving family. Colleen was a dedicated and caring wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a treasured sister and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be deeply missed by the countless lives she touched.

Colleen was the beloved wife of William James and an adored mother to her three children: Andrew (Melissa), Sam (Ashley), and Katie (Justin). She took immense joy in her role as Grandma to Lucy and Eliana "Ellie" and together they shared countless cherished moments. Her family and friends were lucky to experience her love, laughter, positivity, and kindness. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

She is survived by her siblings Kathleen, Stephanie, Michael, Teresa, and Steven "Bupp" and many loving nieces and nephews who will remember her with fondness. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Josephine "Mickey" Coyle, along with her brothers Raymond "Chipper" and Patrick, and her sister Valerie. We pray her family has welcomed her in heaven with open arms.

Colleen was born in Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA on January 30, 1959 and was raised and cherished in the Manayunk community. She was adamant about helping those around her and enjoyed sharing her time and efforts with the Polish American Association, St. John's Seniors, Yunker Girlfriends, Girl Scouts, Relay for Life, the Lioness Club, Gorgas Park, Maria's Ristorante and any volunteer opportunities she could find.

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Wherever Colleen went, she spread love and happiness to all.

Colleen found joy in life's simple pleasures: admiring the fall leaves, the rising and setting sun, the beauty of the full moon, the rainbow following a storm, the ocean, flowers, cardinals and butterflies, camping with family, playing bingo, joining her sisters at the casino, and caring for her grandbabies. Wherever Colleen went, she spread love and happiness to all.

Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Colleen's wonderful life at Koller Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A viewing will also be held at St. Josaphat Church in Manayunk on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment in Westminster Cemetery.

We invite all who knew and loved Colleen to join us as we honor the beautiful life she led filled with love, laughter, and profound connections. May her spirit live on in our hearts forever and may we all continue in her foot steps.