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David Rolls posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

David Rolls, my remembrances of Rev. Donald Coombe First a little family history. My father Charles Rolls and Doris were first cousins. Doris’s mother and my grandfather were brother and sister. Don was the last of my father’s generation. I met Don for the first time when he and Doris Peto where married October 1958. Their wedding was the first one my brother and I attended. There were other brief meetings at family gatherings at the cottage on Lake Simcoe until our family moved to Edmonton in 1964. Don and Doris visited my parents in Edmonton; however, I don’t remember the year. With our daughter Colleen and her husband Matt living in Toronto, Gill and I began regular visits. During those visits I would visit Norma Rolls a second cousin of my father at her home in St. Catharines, then pick up Don and we would have lunch at one of his favourite restaurants. This is when I really got to know Don. We would have great talks on all kinds of topics. He kept active both mentally and physically with his church work and swimming. Don was the last of the family of my father’s generation and his positive outlook on life will be missed my family and friends.

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Mary Posted Dec 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Tl David, Thank you for sharing a bit of history and your fond memories

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Joan McGuire lit a candle

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Don. That is sad and difficult for you all. Your Dad was a great guy: full of fun, intelligent, interesting, yet down-to-earth. He was bursting with energy and was terrific at uplifting and encouraging everyone. He will be greatly missed. Sending you my deepest condolences and love. ❤️

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Stephen Posted Dec 12, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Thank you Joan

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Debbie McNair posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Our thoughts are with you Mary, Dale, Steve, Phil and families as you travel this sad journey. I hope you will be able to find some peace remembering all the good memories. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.

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Canon Bill Thomas lit a candle

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Condolences to the family. I remember Don as one of my predecessors at a church in the East end of Hamilton, one that is no longer there. He was a good and gentle man, with a smile for everyone.

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Stephen Posted Dec 12, 2024 at 8:08 PM

On behalf of the Coombe family I want to thank you for the kind words about our dad

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Jodi Barker uploaded photo(s)

Monday, December 9, 2024

You will be missed Grandpa! Your smile and laugh were infectious.

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Stephen Posted Dec 9, 2024 at 10:12 PM

Thank you Jodi, you were very important to him and we love you very much

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Brenda Brunt posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2024

Condolences to the family! We remember Don as a wonderful friend.

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Stephen Posted Dec 9, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Thank you Brenda, his Friday nights at the legion with your parents was an enjoyable evening for him

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Jim Roots posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2024

Uncle Don was the perfect "favourite uncle" -- full of life and full of fun, always positive and a guy you enjoyed being around. We send our best to Philip, Stephen and Mary.

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Stephen Posted Dec 9, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Thank you for the kind words Jim. I hope you and the family are doing well. Take care

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1926 - 2024

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