Passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice, Clinton on Monday, June 21, 2021 of Seaforth, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Coombs (2008). Cherished mother of Patti and Roy Taylor, Rick Coombs, Gary and Dene Coombs, the late Tim Coombs (2010), Jeff and Lori Coombs, Shawn and Kim Coombs, and son-in-law Jack Geldhof (2009). Proud grandma of 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents and her siblings.
A private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Thursday, June 24th at 11 AM with Father Philip Joseph presiding. Interment Egmondville Cemetery.
Donations to Huron Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
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Deb Chappel
Patti, Rick, Gary, Jeff, Shawn and family my deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Kathy & Greg O'Reilly
Our sympathy you Patti and family, and the Coombs family on the loss of Rita. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Kathy & Greg O’Reilly
Earl Aslin
Our deepest sympathies to your whole family on the loss of Aunt Rita. She was a kind and generous person and I have wonderful childhood memories of visiting your mom and the rest of the family in Egmondville.
When I think of Aunt Rita, I remember her smile and laughter.
With condolences,
Earl and Allison Aslin
chris coombs
Patti, Rick, Gary, Jeff, Shawn and families….just read the sad news regarding Aunt Rita….Phyllis and I would like to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom! A great Lady…I’ll cherish all the fond memories I have from my time growing up beside the family homestead. Chris and Phyllis Coombs!
Grace and Wayne Wiggins
Gary,Dene and families. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May all of your loving memories help to get your families through this difficult time.
Ron Bayes
Our condolences to the Coombs family. I only have happy memories of my Aunt Rita and the good times I had spending with her when growing up.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family . We will keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
Cherish the good times you had with her.
With Love
Ron and Elisabeth Bayes and Family
Laurie Finch
I remember my neighbour Rita as a sweet, hospitable lady. But Rita was also very tough. Both qualities I admired in her. I can’t remember how many times I locked myself out of the building and she came down to let me in. I’d like to offer condolences on behalf of myself and my fiancé Ron Blanchard.
Glenn & Marilyn Chesney
To Patti & Roy and Family Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad times.
Glenn and Marilyn
Dave & Diane Stephen
Our deepest sympathies to the Coombs family. Cherish and share all the great memories. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Aggie Etue
So sorry to hear of the death of Aunt Rita, she was a real lady. Sending our sympathies to you all.
Aggie Etue and Family
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Gary, Dene and all the Coombs Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Dianne and Larry McGrath
Patti, Rick, Gary, Jeff and Shawn & families: Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Rita was a soft spoken and patient woman who loved her family and her faith. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Pattistanley
Rick,Patti,Gary,Jeff,Shawn and families.
My warmest and heartfelt condolences at this time of loosing your mom. I remember Rita as being happy go lucky. She had a kind heart and you were always welcome in her home.
Cherish the wonderful memories.
Louis @ Betty Nigh
To the Coombs Families, Sorry to hear of your loss. Reta will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Liz Herman
Gary and family: Thinking of you at this sad time. Liz Herman
Gail Tzotzes
Our sincere condolences to my cousins, their children and their children ,on the loss of our dearest Rita. I am grateful for the support she gave our Mom during her decline, enabling Kate to remain at her home in beloved Seaforth for as long as possible. While the sweetest lady I ever knew, Aunt Rita was ever always a pillar of strength through the trials and tribulations of life.
I can still hear her infectious laugh.
Love Gail (Aslin) and Socrates Tzotzes
john holland
Rita, was a good , kind neighbor that liked a good laugh sorry to hear of her passing.
Terry Morey
Our condolences from Terry, Sandy and Nicole Morey
Joyve
To the Coombs Family.
We offer our condolences to you on the passing of Rita. She was a very graceful lady who we were proud to have her as an Aunt. May you always treasure the memories of you Mom.
Joyce (Ryan) & Ric McGratten
Leo and Sharon Medd
Patti, Rick, Gary, Jeff, Shawn, and families our sinceres condolences for the loss of your Mom, cherish all the wonderfull memories, of such a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
Don and Pat Tunney
Patti and Roy, so sorry for the recent loss of your mother. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
joe feeney
Deepest sympathy to all the Coombs Family!! We will miss seeing her in the front row rockin” it out with the band when we invade the next Coombs reunion! She sure enjoyed those times with you all. RIP Aunt Rita.
Love Joe&Rose.
Kathy (Bayes) Winnett
Sincere sympathy to the entire Coombs family. Aunt Rita was such a gracious, hospitable and sweet woman with an abundance of dignity and strength. She left so many of us with cherished memories. Growing up, nothing was more exciting than a family trip to visit the Egmondville homestead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Martin, Marilyn and Steven (children of Denis and Angela Walsh)
Our sincere condolences to the Coombs family. We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Rita’s passing. We will keep you and Aunt Rita in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerald & Karen Ryan
Our condolences to the Coombs Family on the passing of your Mother, grandmother. May she be at peace.
Gerald & Karen Ryan
Mary Anne Aslin
To all the Coombs family: condolences on the passing of your Mom. Aunt Rita was such a kind and gentle person. We will always be grateful that she kept an eye on our Mom (Kate) until she moved to Port Hope (what a great sister!). Hoping sweet memories will help you all through this difficult time.
Jacquelyne Mitchell
Patti, Rick, Shawn, Gary Jeff and Families my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother Such a sweet Lady My thoughts and prayers are with you all Sincerely Jacquelyne Mitchell
Shirley Brugger
Patti, Rick, Gary, Shawn and Jeff, and families
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mom/grandma. I have many cherished childhood memories of your mom and dad and the little grey house filled with children, noise and good food. May your memories get you through this difficult time.
Harry and Patsy Ryan
We offer our thoughts and prayers to the Coombs family in the loss of Aunt Rita. May the happy memories of her life, help you through this difficult time.
Michele Aslin
My condolences to the family. Will be thinking of you all at this time. I’ll always remember her kindness and laughter. I had wonderful memories of Aunt Rita while growing up. Hugs to you all.
Judy Damjanov
Gary, Dene and all of the Coombs family I was sorry to hear of Rita’s passing, she was a lovely lady and a great upstairs neighbor, please accept my condolences.
Anne and Lyle
So sorry Pattie Roy and family Rita was a beautiful lady and will be missed , thoughts and prayers to you.
Charlie and Doreen Browning
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one we are sure she will be missed by all of you
Charlie & Doreen Browning
Patricia English
Sincere sympathy to the entire Coombs family. Aunt Rita will always be remembered as a kind and gentle lady.
Pat English
Janice Murray
My condolences to you all.. Alot of great memories good times watching the canoe races.. And listening to Razors stories and Rita’s laugh. She was Mother to all of us. And will always be missed. JaniceMurray & Harry Jansen
Joanne Bayes Taylor
My thoughts and prayers are with the Coombs family at this time of loss. Aunt Rita’s quiet strength is and inspiration.
We are left with so many happy, fun memories.
Bill & Wanda Feeney
Our condolences to Coombs Family on the passing of Aunt Rita.
May fond memories of her bring comfort during this difficult time in your life.
Our thoughts go out to your family.
Bill & Wanda Feeney
Pat & Maryann Feeney
To all the Coombs Family. We are sending our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your wonderful mother Rita. She has now reunited with her parents and siblings Keep your memories close to your hearts.
Louise and Ron Harris
My deepest sympathy to all of you, your Mom was such a very sweet and kindhearted person and always smiling! Aunt Rita will be dearly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you!❤️
Glenda Geddes Feeney
My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be in our prayers and may she live on in your cherished memories of her.
Julia Jarecsni
I am so very sorry to hear of Aunt Rita’s passing. Sending all of my thoughts, prayers and love to her family and friends.
Colleen Dale
Oh my, sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. Rita was such a gentle soul, a loving mother to all and all of us friends who always felt so welcome in your home. I will miss her smile. Our deepest sympathies Colleen and Rick Dale
Adam & Jessica Coombs
Miss you grandma, you were amazing.
Ron and Mary Ryan
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Rita, your Mother, Grandma, Great-grandma and Great-great grandma.
We will always remember her smile, sense of humor and her laugh.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Love to all of you.
Ron and Mary Ryan
Joe (son of John & Agnes Walsh) & Lynn Walsh
To all of the Coombs Family, we express our sincere condolences on the passing of my “Aunt Rita” who saved my life in 1955 (I was 4 years old) as I was being drawn into deep water by the strong undertow at the beach at Bayfield. Thank God for an awesome aunt!
Kelly & Kevin Butt
Gary, Dene and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Rita. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to you and your family. May the cherished memories that you have with your mom help you in the difficult days ahead.