COOMBS – George A., 60, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side.
Born in Liverpool, he was the son of Louisa B. (Dexter) Coombs and the late Gerald F. Coombs.
After his schooling, George joined the R.C.A.F. and was stationed in Chatham, NB and later posted to St. Jean, PQ. Where he trained as an Aero Engine Technician. Studies completed, he returned to Chatham as a corporal. Upon his discharge, he moved to beautiful British Columbia where he worked on sea and land for a few years before being offered position with Vancouver Central City Mission Health Care. He remained there for 30 years retiring in 2007. George loved to travel and returned to Nova Scotia for most vacations. He loved the cottage in Greenfield on beautiful Ponhook Lake enjoying boating and fishing as well as family and friends. He was a member of the Brooklyn Baptist Church.
Surviving besides his mother is his beloved son Richard W.A. of Chilliwack, BC. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Brooklyn Baptist Church. Reverend Stephen Hopper officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses, Queens County Branch, Brooklyn Baptist Church or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Jan and Garnett Winchester
Dear Louisa and family
Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Jan and Garnett
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Our sincerest condolences to Louise & Family. I will always remember George as fun loving and a great neighbour.
Peggy (Wigglesworth) Anderson
Our deepest sympathy to you Louise and your family at this very difficult time. May God be with you ald bring you peace. Peggy & Al
Linda & Curtis Maillett
We send you Louisa & family our heartfelt sorrow in the passing of George. May knowing that so many have you in their thoughts and prayers, and hope this can in a small way bring comfort to you. Most Sincerely, Linda & Curtis
Stewart & Rose Mooers
Louise we are so sorry to hear of George’s passing. We knew he was not well and now is in a better place with no pain or suffering.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Rose Marie (Veinot) Mooers and Stewart.
Myrna Crouse
Louisa, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of George. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and it’s only through our faith that God sees us throught.
May God’s blessings be upon you.
Sincerely, Myrna
Lannie and Judy Francis
Louise, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your son George. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts. Lannie and Judy Francis [Dexter]
RoseMary and Philip Decker
Dear Louise;
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son . Just want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Philip and RoseMary Decker
Sally and Robert Fader
Louisa, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Shirley (Nickerson) Burris
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this devastating time. Memories of George always make me smile. He was the creative and fun energy in our little band of kids walking home from school, and cheered us. That spirit will live on in the many many lives he touched.
Sincerely,
Shirley (Nickerson) Burris
Jo-Anne and Mike Raso
To my sweet cousin George who will be dearly missed. Memories will be held in my heart forever for you and I will always cherish the time that you spent with us in Toronto when we were all so young. I will always remember your smile – May God be with you …….
Jo Raso
Charles and Joyce Clattenburg
Louisa There are no words to express our sorrow in losing your beloved son George. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Most sincerely Joyce and Charles
Jim Burgess & Family
Sharing with you memories of George.
You have our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved son.
Gerald Keddy, MP
Dear Louisa and family,
I am sorry to learn of your recent loss and would like to extend my sincere condolences. May you find comfort and support in the days that lie ahead.
Sincerest Regards,
Gerald Keddy, MP
South Shore-St. Margaret’s
penny joy dexter
Dear Louisa, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere condolences on your great loss.
Anne and Gordon Peverill
Dear Louisa and family
May GOD, who understands your sorrow, be with you now and through each tomorrow.
Anne and Gordon
Laurie and Janet Clattenburg
You have deepest sympathies in your loss
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Louisa and family: We are saddened to hear of George’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Shirley & Paul
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Louisa and family: We are saddened to hear of George’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely Shirley & Paul
Bonnie Dagley-Joudrey
Louisa and family, We are sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, your in our thoughts and prayers during this hard sad time. Love Bonnie, Chris Joudrey and family, and Ken Dagley
Linda (Mossman) & Robert Trainor
Dear Louisa & family
So sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God subtain you in this time of grief.
Love Linda Trainor
Lindsay Coombs
I offer my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick and Florence Murphy
Louisa,
We are deeply sorry that we are not able to attend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always.
Dick, Florence and Family
cousin florence fisher
sincere sympathy to Louisa,Richard and all the Dexter families from cousin florence fisher,650 old greenfield road,greenfield,n.s. b6l 3y7
Bobby & Janet Broome.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. BOBBY and JANET BROOME AND FAMILY.
Nellie Crouse
Dear Louisa,
So sorry to hear of th passing of your son.My depst sympathy.
Sincerely,
Nellie Crouse.
Dave & Sheila Manthorne
Very sorry to hear of George’s passing. Just recently learned that he had moved back to Liverpool. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Charles @ Enid MacKay
Sorry to hear of your loss. God be with you and yours in the days ahead
Henriette Wilcox Frielink
I only met George once, but he was warm and kind, a gentleman. I offer my sympathy to you at time. I;m glad he got out to the cabin and had the summer.
Barry Clattenburg
Dear Louisa:
I am very sorry to hear of George’s passing. My memory of George as a fellow student at the Brooklyn School is of a great kid with lots of character. My condolances to you at this sad time.
Barry Clattenburg
Diane Duquette (nee Croft)
Dear Louisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. George was much too young to be taken but remember that he is in a better place now.