Current Services for Coombs Funeral Home

Genevieve O'Keefe

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

O'Keefe, Genevieve Ellen (nee Benoit), Passed peacefully away Tuesday May 21, 2013 with her loving family by her side at the Health Science Complex, St. John's, in her 78th year Genevieve O'Keefe of Little Barasway, P. Bay . Predeceased by her husband George, parents Lawrence & Elizabeth Benoit, brothers Ernest and Frank and sister Mary. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughter Sandra (Aiden), son Ross (Brenda) and George (Kim), grandchildren, Seamus (Tina), Shannon (Cindy), Kyran (Amy) , Aiden Jr. (Paula), Erin (Rob), Joshua, Olivia and her special little man Cameron, great -grandchildren Peyton, Darcy, Lilly and Katie. Siblings, Bill (Clara), Sadie and Max as well as a large circle of extended family and friends - including her special friends Betty Pittman and Mary Bradbury, special fur friends Whisky the dog and Sally the cat. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 - 10:00. Funeral Mass to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 24th, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia with Christian burial to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Barasway. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Robert "Bob" Tucker

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Tucker, Robert "Bob", Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Care Center on Friday April 26, 2013 Robert "Bob" Tucker age 78 years of Placentia. Predeceased by his parents Steve & Myrtle Tucker, sisters Edith & Minnie, his mother and father in law Robert & Sarah Spurell and sister in law Gertie . He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 60 years Laura, his daughters Sharon (Leonard), Janice (Mat), sons: David (Mary), Stephen (Georgina) Keith (Yvonne) and Wayne (Mary Lou), grandchildren Heather, Michael, Adam, Matthew, Christopher, Victoria, Jesse, Jennifer & Karen and their families, his brother Dr. Walter Tucker ( Marion) and family of Bell Island , his sisters in laws Minnie & Linda, brothers in laws Paul, Doug, and Gerald and families, also a large number of other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Placentia, and an honorary member of the Placentia Fire Department. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia at a time and date to be given later. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Catherine Mooney

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Center on Thursday April 18, 2013 Catherine Careen Mooney age 56 years of Point Lance , surrounded by her family and friends. Predeceased by her parents (Joe & Katie Careen), 4 brothers and 1 sister. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her son Mathew (Nancy) daughter Esther, 2 granddaughters Caidence & Katie, her kind , caring and gentle friend Derm Power, very close friend Theresa Careen-Nash, brothers Richard (Betty), Harold (Sarah) Jimmy (Patricia) ,Peter, Andy (Agnes), Phil (Yvonne), sisters Gertrude, Margaret, Nellie (Paddy) Carmel (John), Agnes (Harold) and Selina, special niece Ann Marie Conway , and a number of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends including Arnold and the Mooney family. Resting at her home in Point Lance Saturday April 20, 2013 after 3 p.m.. Funeral Mass to take place at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Point Lance, on Monday April 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, at Point Lance. No Flowers by request, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Ellen Whiffen

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Whiffen, Ellen, Passed away at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia on April 8, 2013 Mrs. Ellen Whiffen age 93 of Fox Harbour, P. Bay. Predeceased by her husband Maurice, daughters Martha and Annie and son Joe. She leaves to mourn daughters Betty Griffin (Ed), Deanie Pittman (Mike), sons John (Maureen), Ben (Theresa), Andy (Joan) and Wish (Kathleen), daughter in law Kathleen, son in law Jack, 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia . Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday April 11, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church, Fox Harbour at 2:00, with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fox Harbour. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Placentia Health Care Auxiliary , P. O. Box 388, Placentia, NL A0B 2Y0 You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

George Leonard

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

George Leonard.... May 3, 1949 - April 7, 2013 After a difficult two year battle with cancer, George was called home. We the family of George Leonard age 63 years of Branch S.M.B, sadly announce his passing on Sunday morning, April 7, 2013 surrounded by his wife and children, daughter in law Jos, son in law Gary, brother Arthur Leonard and long time special friend Hubert Corcoran. George was predeceased by his youngest son Georgie Leonard, April 30, 1980 at the age of 3, his father Alphonsus Leonard, mother Madeline English and step father Albert English and brother Clem Leonard. He leaves to mourn with broken hearts his wife Mary, son Francis (Joselynn), daughter Vivian (Gary), three precious grandchildren Madelyn Leonard, Rachel Careen and Benjamin Careen who say good-bye to the greatest man they have ever known, George leaves behind brothers Arthur, Jerry (Maxine), David (Georgina), Al, Dennis (Colleen), sisters Donna (Thomas), Rose (Tim), Marion (Bud) and Mary B (Ralph), 15 nieces and nephews, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Holy Rosary Church, Branch . George will be laid to rest in his hometown of Branch with Mass of Christian Burial to to take place at Holy Rosary Church, Branch on Wednesday April 10, 2013 at 2 p.m, with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Branch. George was a man of deep religious faith and a devout Catholic, who feverishly volunteered his time at Branch Church. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations will be proudly accepted in his memory for the “Branch Church Fund”, or a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.com. “Gentle Soul, quiet voice friendly smile to all....

Bertha Newman

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Newman, Bertha (nee Wakeham), Passed peacefully away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Lion’s Manor Nursing Home, Placentia at the age of 98 years. Predeceased by her husband Leonard, parents Elizabeth and William Wakeham, twin sister Emma (2011) sister Mary, brothers Joseph, Lar, Rudy, Patrick, Gerald and Alphonsus. Left to celebrate her life are her children Elizabeth Grant (Frank) Zita Morgan (Albert, deceased), Howard, Joseph (Bernice) and Leonard (Maxine), sisters Kathleen Keough and Maude Matthews. Left with fond and loving memories are her 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grand children, as well as a large circle of other nieces, nephews and other family and friends.. Special thanks to Marie McGrath, Loretta Dohey, Dr. Anthony Rockel and the staff of Lion’s Manor Nursing Home. Your kindness will not be soon forgotten. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia, with time for visitation to be given later. Funeral Mass and burial to take place at a time to be given later. Due to a severe allergy of a family member, no flowers by request, and no scented products. Donations can be made in her memory to the Placentia and Area food Bank Association , P. O. Box 314 Freshwater, A0B 1W0...You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Gerry O'Reilly

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

O’Reilly, Gerard “Gerry”, passed suddenly away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 Gerry O’Reilly age 58 of Placentia. Predeceased by his parents William and Theresa, sister Mary, Bertha and Pauline, brothers Patrick and William, and his homecare worker Renee Ryan. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his sisters Wilhelmina , Patricia , Bridget and Mary Patricia ( Susie) , brother Eugene, a large number of other relatives and friends especially his niece Fran Lake (Tom), his homecare workers Gerti, Yvonne, Lisa, Marina and Shirley. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia on Saturday and Sunday from 2 -9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia at 2 p.m, with interment to follow in Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Southeast. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Francis Morrissey

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Placentia Health Care Centre with his loving family by his side on Holy Thursday , March 28, 2013, Francis J. Morrissey of Cuslett age 67 years. Predeceased by his parents Molly and Jim, brothers: Jimmy and Ebby, sisters Ann Marie and little Nellie, Mr. Peter and his beloved Mrs. Nellie. Leaving to mourn with broken hearts but with fond and loving memories his wife Bride (McGrath , sons: Shane (Joan), Scott (Natalie), Rodney (Carol), daughters: Dianna (Shawn), Dena Careen (Barry) his precious grandkids: Kyle, Jonathan, Kristen, Emily, Claire, Bailey, Gracie, Brooklyn, Zachary and Steven Brewer, step grandkids Dale McGrath, Daniel and Steven Lantos; sisters; Evelyn, Mary and Lilly, brothers: Pat, Peter, Len and Val plus a large circle of other family and friends. Resting at Sacred Heart Church, St. Bride’s on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral mass to take place on Monday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Bride’s. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guest book at www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Tom Finn

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Tom Finn Passed peacefully away on March 26, in the presence of his devoted sisters, at The Glenbrook Lodge in St. John’s, Tom Finn, age 80 years. Tom was a longtime resident of Jerseyside, NL where he operated Finn's Taxi Service to St. John's. Predeceased by his parents Richard, Mary & Marguerite Finn, brothers Joe & Richard Finn and sister Mary Ryan. Left with fond memories are sisters: Helen (Joe Coady, St. John’s), Betty (Nick Butorac, Mount Pearl); brothers: Eddie (Marg, Channel-Port aux Basques), Gus (St. John’s), John (Jerseyside); brother-in-law: Jim Ryan (Ottawa); many nieces and nephews; loyal visitors: Ned Bruce, Gerald & May English; other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of the Glenbrook Lodge for their exceptional care of Tom over the last nine years and especially during the last week. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia, with visitation on Saturday March 30 & Sunday March 31 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral mass will take place on Monday April 1 at 11a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Cremation and private inurnrment at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Placentia to take place at a later date. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the St. John's SPCA or Beagle Paws. May he rest in peace. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Derek "Dee Dee" Collins

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Derek(Dee Dee) Collins age 56. Passed away suddenly at his home in Ottawa, Ont. Predeceased by his parents Reg and Chris Collins, Brother-Jerome, Niece Christine, Grand nephew Glenn, Grandparents and other relatives. Leaving to mourn his Sisters and Brothers: Bunnie; Florida, Brian , Dale; St.John's; Anna Marie, Rossie Noella; Placentia;Nieces and Nephews: Randy, Mike, Heidi, Nena, Melissa, Kim, Stephen, Sam, Emma, and their families, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends and his facebook Friends. Even though Dee Dee has been away for years He always wanted to come "Home" for his final resting with his Parents and Brother. Thanks to his friends in Ottawa for meeting his family and helping them. Saying good-bye to their friend Derek wasn't easy.God bless you all. To our Cousin Paul and his family for your love and support and helping us. Thank you. Waking at Coombs Funeral Home placentia March 24/13 from 2pm - 6pm with prayer service at 5pm and Inurnment to follow at Coombs Memorial Cemetary Southeast,Placentia

Randy Bennett

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Randy Bennett, 52, of Toronto, formerly of Ferndale, Placentia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 3, 2013. He tragically left behind his wife Caroline, his daughter Shannon and her husband Alan, his stepchildren Emily and Matthew, his parents Addie and Peter at Ferndale, his sister Sheri and brothers, Joe, Pat, Rick and Glenn, as well as many close friends and associates. His daughter jokingly said, and Randy often and proudly repeated, that Randy didn’t believe in God because he didn’t think there was anyone greater than himself. However, Randy strongly believed in family and friends. He was not one for small talk, but was always ready to help someone in need with no problem too small. He told you exactly where you were going wrong, but never made you feel foolish. Once Randy took you on, you were his for life. He was loyal beyond measure to his friends, and a devoted husband, father, stepfather, father-in-law, son, son-in-law, and brother. Randy was born in Placentia, Newfoundland. Randy had many chapters in his life, including running a horse farm, working for a lumber company, and most recently, practicing law. Randy received an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1998. He clerked for the Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice from 1998-1999. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2000, Randy quickly became a well-respected lawyer in the areas of litigation and securities law: first with Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP as an associate, and then as a founding partner of Rueter Scargall Bennett LLP in 2004. He was as dedicated to his clients as he was to his family and friends. A private visitation for family will take place at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (at Windermere, just east of the Jane subway) on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 1- 3 p.m. A Celebration of Randy's Life will be held at Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd., on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 7 - 9 p.m. All are welcome. Donations in Randy’s name can be made to the Law Society Foundation Lawyers Feed the Hungry Program at http://www.lawyersfeedthehungry.ca/toronto

Majella Newman

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Newman, Majella (Mel) - of Montreal, QC formerly of Placentia, NL, passed peacefully away at Royal Victoria Hospital on Friday, November 2, 2012, age 60 years. Predeceased by his mother and father, Agatha and James Newman. Leaving to mourn son Brian Newman (Suzanne), daughter Joanne Newman (Steve): grandchildren Isabella Newman and Sophia Newman, Keianna and Cierra Pringle: Sisters Mary Kerrivan (Mike) and Theresa Carroll (Joe), a number of neices and nephews, grand neices and grand nephews and life long friend Derm Hann.. Memorial Service to be held at Coombs Funeral Home in Placentia at a time to be determined

Rita King

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

King, Rita (nee Griffiths)-- July 6, 1943 - March 8, 2012 -- Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at Toronto East General Hospital, Toronto, on Thursday March 8, 2012, Rita King at the age of 68 of Scarborough ON (Formally of Ship Harbour, Placentia Bay). Predeceased by her son Billy (Junior) in 1984, her Mom (Eileen Griffiths - 2008) and Dad (Stanley Griffiths – 1980). She leaves to mourn with many fond and loving memories her loving and devoted best friend Lloyd Codner, her precious and treasured sons, Reggie, Lorne, Chad (their families), her Grandchildren and Great – Grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn is her Newfoundland family, her brothers and sisters (Leonard, Anita, Ethel, Stan, Ann, Till, Ralph, Con, Carmel, Evelyn and Elsie and their families) and many other relatives and friends both in Toronto and Newfoundland. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia, on Friday March 16 from 10 - 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 16, 2012, at St. Theresa's Church, Ship Harbour. Inurnment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ship Harbour. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Gerard Foley

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Foley, Gerard -- Passed peacefully away in Hamilton, Ontario on Saturday June 25, 2011 Gerard Foley, in his 59th year, formerly of Fox Harbour, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by his father Thomas, He leaves to mourn his mother Hannah of Fox Harbour, sisters Mary Young (Gord) and Paulette Flaxman (Scott), brothers Tom (Joan), Jim (Barb), Bill and Dan (June), as well as his loving and caring nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, September 26, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, Fox Harbour at 11:00 a.m. with inurnment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Fox Harbour. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

Nicholas OSBOURNE Tobin

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Tobin, Nicholas Osbourne, passed away on February 7, 2011 at the age of 58 Osbourne Tobin formerly of Ship Cove, Placentia Bay, NL. His life will forever carry on through his children, Charmaine, Obby, Amanda, Dawn, Vonita Tobin and Sylvia Hansen. He is survived by his siblings, Brian (Ida), Andy, Pete (Lorraine), Cathy and Betty (John) Tobin, grandchildren, Kyle, Dylan, Dallas, Izabella and Alexander along with his many nieces, nephews and a large extended family. Visitation will take place a Coombs Funeral Home, in Placentia on Friday, August 12th from 2:00pm until 8:00pm Funeral Service to take place at St.Patricks Church, Patricks Cove on Saturday, August 13th at 11:00am , with inurnment to take place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, at Patricks Cove.You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca . Dad, Grandpa, we will carry you with us always-