With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Philemon Coombs aged 79 years. Born Feb 10, in Shoal Cove West, NL. Son of the late Abraham and Bridget Coombs. Philemon (Free) was a man who loved to be on the go visiting his friends, having a good drop of rum and a good old yarn. Philemon spent a lot of his time working in Lab City as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked in the plant in Anchor Point. He loved to torment and carry on with his younger sisters and his neices and nephews. He had a big heart and an idle smile that will never be forgotten.
Left to mourn: Common law spouse Ruby Gibbons Sr. Brothers: Abe (Laura) and Bruce (Ivy). Sisters: Alva (Henry), Josie (Harrison), Mary (Melvin), and Peggy (Roland). Sister-in-law: Jean. Brothers-in-law: Walter (Caroline) and John (Nancy), and a large circle of nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives.
Predeceased by: Parents: Abraham and Bridget Coombs. Brothers: Oswan, Isreal, Clifton, and Dwight. Sister: Irene; Nephew Dion Coombs; Great Nephews: Nicholas Hillier, Tyler Bursey and PG Genge; Mother and Father-in-law: Guy and Caroline Sr. Gibbons. Sister-in-law: Virginia Gibbons, Sr.
Funeral service was held at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove on Monday June 19th 2023, at 2 pm with Rev. Terry Coates officiating. Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.