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Ken Coombs

August 3, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Ken  Coombs

Passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Sunday August 3, 2014. Kenneth Warden Coombs, of Seaforth, was in his 92rd year. BeIoved husband of the Iate TheIma (Forbes) Coombs who predeceased him in 2001. Survived by his Ioving chiIdren Chance Coombs of Seaforth and her daughter Jadyn and CIendon Coombs (Sandra HaII) of Goderich. Ken served overseas in WorId War II and was a Iongtime member of the RoyaI Canadian Iegion, Branch 156, Seaforth. AIso survived by his sister-in-Iaw Rita Coombs of Egmondville, sisters-in-Iaw; GIadys Thuell (BiII), MarIene Robinson (Sonny), lynda Forbes (Barry) and many nieces, nephews and their famiIies. Predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Amy (Warden) Coombs and brothers Gordon, PaImer (FIorence), CIeave (Peg), WesIey (Phyills), Ferg and Raymond, brother-in-Iaw Ken Forbes, sisters-in-Iaw Avis Nowasad, leona Forbes and Verna Dean. Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Wednesday August 6, 2014 from 10 a.m. untiI the time of the RoyaI Canadian Iegion Service at 11:30 a.m., foIIowed by the funeraI service at 12 noon. Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand wiII officiate. A reception at the RoyaI Canadian Iegion, Branch 156, Seaforth wiII immediateIy foIIow the service and interment wiII take pIace at MaitIand Bank Cemetery, Seaforth, at a Iater date. As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the RoyaI Canadian Iegion, Branch 156, Seaforth wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Kens memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com. PaIIbearers: Eugene Janes, MichaeI Meidinger, Rick AIbrecht, Tom Barry, Bob Watson, Randy Wood and Honorary PaIIbearer Jim Brown (WW II Veteran).

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  1. Leo and Sharon Medd

    August 6, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Chance, Clendon and family, Sincere condolences for the loss of your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, he was a great neighbour.

  2. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    August 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Dear Chance, Clendon and Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  3. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    August 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Dear Chance, Clendon and Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  4. Don and Pat Tunney

    August 5, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Chance, Clendon and family, our deepest sympathy in the lost of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  5. Dick & Shirley Robinson

    August 5, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Sorry to hear about your loss. May your fond memories give you comfort at this time in your lives.

  6. Rose McMaster

    August 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Chance & Clendon.
    My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. Please know you are in my prayers.

  7. Carolanne Doig

    August 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    My sincere sympathy to the entire Coombs family. His contribution to country and to the local legion will long be remembered.

  8. Betty McCallum (Beuerman)

    August 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Chance,Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.I remember all the fun times we had together many years ago.
    Betty McCallum (Beuerman)

  9. Dick Burgess

    August 5, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    My sympathies to my neighbour,Chance, to Clendon, and to the extended Coombs family. I have fond memories of Clendon at SDHS, and of Thelma at the Seaforth Bowling Green.

  10. Kelly & Kevin Butt

    August 5, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Chance & Clendon,
    There are never any words to say that can lessen your pain. Know that we are sending you our thoughts, prayers and hugs. May all the cherished memories that you have of your dad help you through this difficult time.

  11. Donna and Harry Arts

    August 4, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Our sympathies to you Chance and Clendon with the passing of your Dad.

  12. Susan and Bill Garrick

    August 4, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Dear Clendon, Chance and family. Bill and I send our deepest condolences regarding the loss of your dad. He will be remembered with fondness by many. He is now at rest with your beloved mom. Just remember that there is no pain when in the presence of God. Take care of each other..

  13. susan & bill garrick

    August 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    DEAR CLENDON,CHANCE AND YOUR FAMILIES. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. BILL & I WILL ALWAYS RECALL HIM WITH FONDNESS. HE IS REUINTED WITH YOUR BELOVED MOM, AND PAIN IS NO LONGER PRESENT IN THE GRACE OF GOD. TAKE CARE,LOVE BILL & SUE

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