COOMBS – Vera Maude, 94, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.
Born in Western Head, she was a daughter of the late William and Hilda (Guest) Wolfe.
Vera was a member of Trinity Anglican Church in Liverpool. She volunteered for many suppers and events at the Milton Baptist Church and Milton Community Hall. Vera and her late husband Joe were members of the Milton Canoe and Camera Club and Vera was a long time member of the Red Cross and Mother’s Union.
Vera and Joe were avid card players at all the local card parties and she also loved to play cards and games with her family and friends. She also enjoyed needlework, gardening and reading.
She is survived by her daughters Erna (James) Corbeil of Hunt’s Point, Joyce (Glen) Brodie of Moncton, NB, her daughter in law Ruby Coombs of Waterloo; her grandchildren Damon (Roberta) Brodie, Meghan Brodie, Erin Brodie, Ryan Brodie, Tammy (Gordon) Stienwand, Aaron (Eryn) Coombs, Leanne (Blair) Gareau, David Corbeil; her great grandchildren Veronica Brodie, Isabella Brodie, Jesse, Sara and Rebecca Stienwand, Colin Coombs; her sisters Ruby (Milford) Roy, Margaret Wolfe, Dorothy Wolfe, all of Halifax and Ethel (Gus) Dorey of Liverpool; her brother Forrest (Mary Jane) of Parrsboro.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, sons Joseph, Richard and Charles, sister Kathleen Conrad, brothers Harold, Donald, Raymond, Archie, Kenneth and William and an infant sibling at birth.
Funeral service will be Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Reverend Bonnie Baird officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial will be in Milton Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Anglican Church or to the Queens Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Marilyn Huskins ( Dorey)
Dear Erna & Family
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your mother. When we spoke last, you had mentioned she wasn’t doing very well, but at least now she is where she wanted to be, along with her other loved ones.
She lived a long and happy life. but it still hard to take when a loved one has passed.
God bless you all. R.I.P. Vera
Barb MacDonald
Erna and family: •Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Sincerely, Barb MacDonald
Judi & Ken
Erna, Joyce and family
So sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. This has been a difficult year for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peter& Joanie Davies
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Vera’s family. We enjoyed our visits with her while taking the church tapes to her. Find comfort with all the memories she has left with you. May God Bless.
Peggy and Richard Hatt
Dear Erna , We have lost a wonderful lady and you a wonderful mother .She has been through so much this past year , and it took it’s tole ,You can rest knowing that you took the best of care of her when she was home . Know that we are thinking of you in our prayers and our hearts .Sincerely Peggy and Richard
merna Rideout Olsson
Dear Erna and family Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield
sorry for your loss. sending thoughts and prayers to the family
Ruth Anne Zwicker
To Vera’s family,
So sad to hear of Vera’s passing. She was such a beautiful person and will be missed. I remember her well from so many events at Trinity. Sending heartfelt condolences.
Valerie Inness
Dear Erna and Family
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You were a very faithful and caring daughter, always visiting and taking her food. You worked hard to make her happy. My deepest condolence to you and your family.
Valerie
Norman Rafuse for the Milton Baptist Church
From the family and friends at Milton Baptist Church we pass on our prayers to Erna and all the Coombs family with sincere condolences at this sad time.
Linda (Leaman) Fraser
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing our mothers is such a difficult time in our lives. You were my very first best friend and I have endless fond memories from early childhood onward of your mother and how she put up with the two of us in all stages of our “growing up” years. My thoughts are with you.
Linda
Sterling Belliveau
I would like to extend heartfelt sympathy to the family Vera Coombs. I am very saddened to hear of your loss. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
With deepest Sympathy,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Diane Smith
Erna, Joyce and the Wolfe family,
Sorry to hear about Vera’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know Aunt Eleanor used to ask about you Mother quite often.
Diane
Gerald and Inez Smith
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Remembering the happy times seems to help to ease the pain of a loss loved one. I remember your mother at the family reunions being a fun caring person to be around.
Gerald and Inez Smirh
Tammy Stienwand
What a wonderful tribute to an amazing lady! We love you and you will always be in our hearts and memories. There are so many. She and Grampie made the trip out west to witness our wedding and the birth of each great grandchild. Always making the effort to be a part of our lives no matter how far they had to travel to see us. For that I am grateful, family was very important to them. I looked forward to their visits, smiles, and hugs. Nan’s apple pies were THE BEST. We always put her to work when she arrived! We will miss you dearly and can only hope that we can be an example of your strength and compassion. We will be there in thought and prayer when they lay you to rest with Grampie. Huge hugs to everyone attending the celebration of our Nan’s life.
Lots of Love
Gordie, Tammy, Jesse, Sara, and Rebecca Stienwand
Zona Hatt
To the Coombs family,
I was so saddened to hear about your loss. Mrs Coombs was a true lady in every aspect of the word. Her family meant more to her than anything ,she was surrounded by love and was proud of each and everyone of you. I saw her last about a year ago, recognizing me immediately she patted my hand saying how she missed my mom. I know your mom lived a long and good life but no parent should have to lose a child little only 3. You are all in my prayers and may God be with you all.
Our deepest sympathy Zona and Stephen.
Michelle (Wolfe) Sitton
So sorry to hear of Aunt Vera’s passing . A truly remarkable lady who will be forever remembered by so many. I have such fond memories of her ( and Uncle Joe) while I was growing up … always smiling and offering her delicious baked goods.
Sending much love across the miles .
Sharon White
Erna, Joyce & family , I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.She was a lovely lady, and I enjoyed the time that we spent together.She will be missed terribly.
Sharon White
Gail (Leaman) Rafuse
Sorry to hear of your Mother passing. Had lost contact over the years. Thanks for the Penny Lane memories. Those were good memories. Also to sister Margaret.for our High Scholl memories.
Melonie Price
Sam (Erna),
We just learned of the loss of your Mom. We are so sorry to hear this.
Sending love and hugs,
Gerry, Melonie and Kait (Price)
Rob Rowland & Colleen L'Ecuyer
Rob and I are so sorry to her of your Mom’s passing. It is so difficult to lose our parents.
One of our fondest memories of Vera was her gracious hospitality and lobster chowder on a visit we made to the east coast.
With you we celebrate her wonderful life.
Jude Corbeil & Zeta DuBois
Sam (Erna) ~~~ Auntie Sam
Today we heard of the passing of your Mother. We know of the sadness you feel. I think when God created Mothers as the very special people they are, He had our Moms in mind.
We remember meeting Vera in Victoria on a visit with your Dad. She was such a gracious and kind lady.
We are sending you just the biggest hugs possible….
Zona Hatt
Ruby and family,
Sorry for your loss.
Don
Barbara. Brooks
Dear Erna and Family:
So sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. It has been awhile since I saw her at our luncheons in Milton, but she always was so happy to be there with you . My condolences to all her family. Sincerely Barb. Brooks