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Coombs; Graydon Hartford

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COOMBS – Graydon H., 83, of Brooklyn, Queens County passed away suddenly on Saturday February 6, 2021 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
Born in Milton, Graydon was a son of the late Currie and Vera (Porter) Coombs.
Graydon started work at the early age of seventeen, as a welder for STENPRO (Steel and Engine Products) of Liverpool. Graydon then moved on to be both Owner/ Operator of his own business, Graydon Coombs Welding, before joining Bowater Mersey Paper Company, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia where he worked until he retired in 2000. Graydon enjoyed woodworking, carving, fishing, hunting and camping. Both Graydon and Jean loved their cottage on Tupper Lake where they spent the summers since Graydon’s retirement. Graydon was very proud of both his cottage and home, which he built with help from family and friends. He was always happiest when surrounded by his family.
Graydon is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Jean (Gardner); daughter Annette Coombs of Dartmouth; son James (Arlene) of St. John, NB; grandchildren Amy Young (Stephen Latter), Marcy (Steve) Brown, Tyler Rhynold (Carly Given), Lee Coombs (Cheryl Barnes), Angela Coombs and Graydon Coombs; great grandchildren Coedy, Dawson, Wyatt, Audrey, Kalen, Alyssa and Hank; brothers Lindsey (Marilyn) of Etobicoke, On; Stephen (Shirley) of Kingston, On.
Besides his parents, Graydon was predeceased by infant daughter Deborah, sister Betty Peach and brother Timmy.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service for Graydon will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Brooklyn Community Cemetery, Highway #3, Brooklyn. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  2. Rodney and Shelley Mansfield

    Lee and Cheryl and family: please accept our condolences! I will never forget the day at the cabin with our snowmobiles ! Graydon was a great hostess and took us across the lake . We are here if you need anything Lee !

  6. Kim & Steven Moulton

    Thinking of the family during this difficult time. Lots of stories still ready to be told as Graydon was a story teller.

  7. Louise

    I had the privilege of knowing this great man through our friends ,And I often spoke to him at the grocery store I was in total shock when I found out .
    Sending Condolences and prayers for all the family and friends of this great man.

  8. Nancy Moulton

    Jean , Annette , Jim & families , so sorry to hear about Graydon , our thoughts & prayers are with you all at the sad time ❤

  9. Dot peach ( Norman)

    So sorry to hear of Graydons passing. My thoughts and hugs are being sent your way xo Hold your memories close to your heart and he will always be there

  10. butch macleod

    So sorry to hear about Graydon. Many good times we had at your place and west Caledonia. He will be missed.

  11. Angela Morton Roy

    Dear Jean, Annette and family,
    I’m so sorry to hear of Graydons passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Angela and Jeff

  12. Wayne Davis

    So sorry to hear this news. Although I never met him I was friends with both children. My thoughts go out to them, as well as the whole family.

  13. Harvey Rhynold

    Jean, Jim, Annette and Family members, so sorry for your loss, I will always cherish the memories of him, he was a great father in law and friend. He taught me a few things over the course of 35 years, And I could sit and listen to his stories over and over when he was younger and working away. God bless you all.
    And Graydon, I will see you someday again along the trail. Love always Harvey

  14. DAVID AND BEATTIE BARNES

    We are so sorry to hear of Graydon passing David was telling me some stories when he was working at stenpro with him lots of laughter will miss seeing him in town our love and prayers we send to a wonderful family

  15. Heidi Huskins

    To Graydon’s family, I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed our chats at Home hardware or where every we would run into one another. I really liked Graydons name and even asked if i could use it which he thought was a wonderful idea. He will be missed. My condolences. ❤

  16. Joanie Frontera

    Praying for Annette and the Coombs family as they celebrate the life of their father, husband, and great/grandfather. Love, Joanie and Jeff Frontera, Missouri

  17. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    We are so sorry to lean of Graydon’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.

  18. Jordan and Bella Oickle

    Sorry for loss. I worked with Graydon at Stenpro.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P.Graydon

  19. kenny veinot

    Worked with Graydon for many years in the Welding shop at Bowaters. I learned a lot from him and I will always have great memories of our chats, Talks about snowmobiling and the laughs we had. He was a great guy….I am sure “Buck” will be waiting at the gates. Have one for me guys. 🙂

  20. Susan Verge

    I am so sorry for your sudden loss. He was one of my favorite customers. He would come into the smoke shop at the Superstore to get his newspaper and 2 scratch tickets for his wife. We would have a little talk about how I would never give his wife any winning tickets. I will miss his visits.

  21. Bob, Karen, Hannah and Luke

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. We always enjoyed having a chat with Graydon and we were both glad that we were able to do that at different times very recently. I hope you all find some comfort in knowing how much he loved his family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

  22. Paul Connolly

    So sad to hear of Graydons passing my condolences go out to his family as he will sure will be missed. He was one of the best work partners I had the pleasure to work with at Mersey.

  23. Shelley Boens

    Coombs family : So sorry to hear of Graydons passing grew up with Annette and Jimmy so knew them well. Im sure he will be missed by all of the family and friends for sure. Keep his memories alive and him close to your hearts and he will always be with you in spirit. Hugs to you all.

  24. Susan M MacLeod

    JEAN, ANNETTE AND JIM
    I am so very sorry to hear Graydon has passed away. I was shocked to read this today. My sincere condolences.

    Susan MacLeod

  25. Marie Wambolt

    Dear Jean and family. I was very sorry to hear about Graydon. Last time I saw you and Graydon was at the Blarney stone. I stopped to say hello he didn’t remember me until I told him my husband’s name. That’s been about two years I was very happy to see you both. It’s not easy losing your partner, sharing your memories will help get you through the difficult times. RIP. Hugs to you and your family

  26. Sheree Chandler

    To the Coombs Family,

    Deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved husband , father, grandfather, and brother.

    May memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.

  27. Diane & Aubrey Coombs

    Dear Jean and family, so sorry for your loss, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to you and the family.

  28. Judy Smith

    Jean and Family, Lindsay and Family, Stephen and Family,

    Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
    Ken and Judith (Coombs) Smith

  30. Lloyd Hazlett

    Condolences to the family from Lloyd and Joan Hazlett. I am left with many great memories growing up with Graydon on Moosehill.

  31. harvey oickle

    sorry for your loss he was a good person my mom grew up with him on the same hill condolences from my whole family to yours

  32. John A Hupman

    Sorry to hear of Graydon’s passing, my condolences to the family. Graydon and I had business dealing years ago, a good man to work with.

  33. Peter Young

    Jean, Annette, Jim, Amy and the rest of the family,

    I am sorry to hear about Graydon. We spent a lot of time together many years ago, and he and Jean really showed what a couple really is. Hard work was natural to Graydon, and he knew more tricks to his trades then just about anyone else.

    I am sorry for your loss.

    Peter Young

  34. John & Nancy Leefe

    Jean and Family, we are so sorry to learn of Graydon’s passing. He was universally liked and he leaves many happy memories for friends and acquaintances.

    John & Nancy Leefe

  35. Kim Masland, MLA

    To Graydon’s Family,

    Please accept my condolences for your loss. I hope your many great memories together give you peace and comfort. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

  38. Charlene & Carl Veinot

    Jean, Annette, Jimmy & Families :

    We were so sorry to hear of Grayson passing. Keep all the wonderful memories
    that you have of him close to your heart and hopefully that will help with the
    healing process. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. Take
    care of one another. We know that he will be greatly missed.

  39. Doug and Pat Lohnes

    Dear Jean and Family: I was surprised and saddened to learn of Graydon’s passing. He was a great guy ,
    I always enjoyed our conversations . Please accept our condolences.

  41. David whynott of mersey point

    To Jean and all of Graydon’s family I send my sincere condolences. I will miss seeing Graydon at the grocery store and having a short chat. Knowing him most of my life it was always a pleasure chatting with him. Bless you all at this sad time.

  42. nelson.duquette

    Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of mourning.
    Sending you heartfelt wishes.
    Connie and Nelson

  44. Clark and Sandra Hebb

    To the family of Graydon Coombs, Was very shocked to hear of Graydons passing, please accept our sincere condolences. .

  46. David, Alison and James Nuttall

    Jean, we are saddened to hear of Graydon’s passing, and our hearts go out to you, and to your family…
    I will really miss his visits with me on the road.
    Dave, Alison and James Nuttall

  47. Paul and Gloria Whynot

    Lee and Cheryl,

    Paul knew your granddad for many years. He was a well liked and kind man. Please except our sincere condolences.

    Paul and Gloria

  51. David Young

    To Annette and the members of the Coombs family, my deepest sympathies. “Cry not because they have gone, but smile because they were here!”

  52. Douglas and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield

    So sorry for your loss. Graydon was such a nice man and will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

  53. Jennifer

    Jean and Family

    We are so very sorry to hear of Graydon’s passing we will certainly miss our chit chats at the store and the stops he would make just to say hi you’re in our thoughts and our hearts cherish all the wonderful memories you have

    Pat , Jennifer Frail and Family

  54. Rick and Georgie

    My condolences to all of the family . I will miss Graydon and all of his stop overs coming over with his Honda ATV which he was pretty proud of not costing him a dime on repairs along with his story telling and as everyone knows Graydon sure could tell a story . Take care everyone and I will see you at the cottage this summer Jean .

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