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COOMBS – Louisa B., 97, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, NS on June 27, 2023.
Louisa was born in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late John Atwood and Emma Mae (Tupper) Dexter and their last surviving child.
Louisa worked with Dominion Stores in Liverpool starting as a clerk, working her way up to store manager. During that time, Louisa also taught night school. She was a lifetime member of the Brooklyn Baptist Church, a member of both the church and community choirs and a member of the Brooklyn Womens Institute. She was active in a number of community events and loved music, singing, gardening, travel and time at her cabin in Greenfield.
Louisa is survived by her grandson Richard (Kelsie); her great-grandson Dexter and great-granddaughter Piper all residing in British Columbia.
Besides her parents, Louisa was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Gerald Frederick, her son George Arthur, her sisters Ethel Crone and Marie Hatt, her brothers Elvin “Dick”, Atwood “Put”, and Samuel “Sam”. Her half-sisters Evangeline Dexter and Valence Murphy and her half-brother Clarence “Jack” Dexter.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, where a funeral service will beheld Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Noah Lohnes officiating. Reception to follow. A private family interment will take place at a later time. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Brooklyn Baptist Church, Queens General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Louisa’s family would like to thank her many caregivers at Queens General Hospital and Mahone Nursing Home.
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Vivian Croft (Whynot)
So sorry for your loss. I remember her working at Dominion store when I was a kid.
Len & Barb Wile
Dear Robert and all of Louisa’s family. We have lost a dear, sweet lady in Louisa. Her love for her Lord and so for many others shone brightly through her life. Although we did not know her quite as long as some who knew her for life; I can truly say that Louisa touched our lives in many ways. May the many memories of her and her ministry within Brooklyn Baptist Church and outside in the community continue to be a blessing. We are privileged to have called her sister and friend. Len & Barb Wile.
Lannie and Judy Francis.
Thinking of Louisa’s family at this sad time.. Hold your memories close. Lannie and Judy Francis.
Darlene Connolly
Sincere condolences on the loss of Louisa. I had known her since working with her husband, Gerald, at the Town of Liverpool office in the early 1970’s. We always had chats at the Dominion Store. In these later years, I would see her working in her flower gardens and she was in her 90’s! RIP Louisa
Enid MacKay
To the family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
Louisa and crossed path’s on many occasions.
She will be greatly missed.
Enid M.
Ron & Barb Campbell
To the Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. She was a very nice lady. I remember from from the Dominion Store.
Cathyv O’Brien
Robert and all of Louisa’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of Louisa’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be thought of with fond memories.
Cathy, Bobby and Kristen
Charles Richardson
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
To all of Louise’s family we send regrets for your loss.bless you all at this sad time.
Shirley (Nickerson) Burris
I remember Louisa best as our brownie leader, together with my mother, Barbara. She was a caring individual both in that capacity and in the larger community. Her smile was infectious – such a special lady. She will be missed by so many. Condolences to her family and loved ones.
Mary Keough
Robert, Rachel and Family, So sorry to hear of Aunt Lou’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary and Jamie
Donna Dexter
Louisa was quite a lady! I remember her telling us of the importance of correct posture especially in our senior years! She will be missed.
Jim Smith
To Lousia’s family please accept my sincere condolences. As a part timer I worked with Louise at the Dominion Store and affectionally remember her many calls for “Packer Please” when we would drop everything, run to the front of the store, pack the order and usually delivered it to the customers car in the parking lot Always customer first,
Remembered as a special lady, held in high regard by customers and staff alike
Bonnie Mitton
So sad to hear, she was a lovely woman, so kind and happy. Thinking of the whole family.
Dot and Doug Winters
To all of Louisa,s family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Dot and Doug
Nancy Spinks
To Louisa’s family, my sincere condolences. Louisa was someone I always looked forward to seeing on visits back home. The heavenly choir will sound sweeter with the addition of her beautiful voice.
Nancy Spinks
Billand Anna Cox
To Louisa’s family
Our condolences on Louisa’s passing. A faithful contributor to Legion wreath ceremony.
Holly and Philip Smith
Sad to see that Louisa has passed. She was always a very pleasant and smart lady who earned the respect of those around her. We remember her as a fixture of the Dominion store
as we were growing up. She had a good long life.
Thinking of her family with sincere condolences.
Holly and Philip Smith
Pat Wigglesworth
To Louisa”s Family
Louisa and Gerald bought my grandfathers house next door to us on College Street, I remember the great times we had over the years, I remember Dad always dressing up in some costume and running over next door to get a chuckle out of them, My thoughts are with you in these difficult times. Keep the memories close, I am sure there are plenty.
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Wendy Feindel
Robert, Rachel and Family.
Sorry to hear of your Aunt Lou’s passing. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Wendy and Gary
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Sooo sorry to hear of Louisa’s passing!
WE enjoyed so may years of having he and Gerald as next door neighbors. There was always something humorous happening in the close knit neighborhood.
Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends.
This is one couple that will always be in our thoughts and hearts as long as we are around.
Tim McDonald
Sending condolences to Louisa’s family at this sad time. I remember when I was a kid, seeing Louisa working at the Dominion store in Liverpool. She was certainly a hard worker. I remember walking into the store one day and seeing her picture posted as Manager of the store. A female store manager was something not heard of in the 1970s so I am sure she had to work even harder than most to get to that position. She was always so active and smart and you’d never believe she was the age that she was. My thoughts are with her family.
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she was a very nice cousin,