COOMBS, David –
Dave Coombs passed away peacefully on October 28th 2021, at the age of ninety. Dave leaves behind his beloved wife and love of his life, Margaret Coombs. He was a devoted father to Lawrence and Denise Coombs and adored their spouses, Rosemarie Coombs and Robert Hatton. Dave was a proud grandfather to Luke, Mackenzie and Alex Coombs, Reilly Cservenyi, and Jasper and Jessie Hatton. Lawrence and Denise are forever grateful for the babysitting! Dave was great-grandfather to Jameson, Maddie and Rowan; and he was a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Dave hailed from a large family in Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland. He is predeceased by sibllings Eric, Don, Angus, Ted, Harold, and Lorna (Mossop). He is survived by siblings Vera (Butler), Lincoln, and Alex.
His granddaughter Jessie sums up Dave’s essence this way:
“He never let anyone forget how much he loved them. Saying I love you with each greeting and goodbye…showing up to every event that mattered to you (countless dance and band recitals, synchro meets, hockey, soccer and basketball games, graduations – he was always there), squeezing your hand in the back of the car, smiling from ear to ear when he made you laugh….He did not need material things or recognition to be fulfilled, all he desired was for his loved ones to be happy. He taught us how to show affection and to value family and how to treat strangers with kindness.”
A few days ago, Dave told us that he was ready to go to Jesus. He left this earth with no regrets, no “I love you” left unsaid. We are heartbroken and we are full of gratitude for his life and the love he shared so generously with us all.
Resting at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, visitation will take place on Thursday, November 4th, 12:30pm-2:00pm at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph followed by a Funeral Service in the Hart Chapel at 2:00pm. A live stream of the service will be available via the ZOOM link below. Due to COVID restrictions, guests must RSVP their attendance using the link below this obituary for both the visitation and/or the Funeral Service. No proof of vaccination is required but masks are mandatory and social distancing will be in place.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Coombs Thursday October 28th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario