April 16, 1935 - May 26 2021
It is with great sadness that that the family of the late James Coombs of Plum Point announce his passing at the John M. Gray Center on May 26, 2021 at the age of 86 years old. Jim was born April 16th, 1935 in Plum Point and lived there all of his life. In his early years he worked in the woods. When he was 32 years old, he went to school and became an Auto Body Technician. He ran his own business Coombs’ Auto Body Shop until his retirement. After retirement he spent many hours in his garden. He loved socializing with his many friends and family. He also loved being a pop to his three grandchildren, spending time with them and encouraging them in everything they did. His family would like to thank the staff of the John M. Gray Center for their care and compassion. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years Lillian (Gibbons of Current Island), children Eliza (Roy), Ben (Anita), grandsons Sidney (Chelsea) and Alex (Taylor) and granddaughter Sarah; brothers: Gerald (Maisie) and Henry. In laws Edmund (Mary Ann) Gibbons, Edith (Isaac) Dredge, Annie Gibbons, and Gladys Gibbons. As well he leaves behind a wide circle of family and friends and especially Rodney, Evelyn, Minnie, and Heather who were always a big part of his family. He is predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Minnie (Hughes) Coombs, in laws Steven and Myrtle (Chambers) Gibbons, brother Joseph Coombs, in laws Myrtle Coombs, Valma Coombs, Martin Gibbons and James Gibbons. Private Visitation to be followed by the funeral service at Church of the Advent Anglican Church in Plum Point on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gosse officiating. Interment to follow in the Pond Cove Anglican Cemetery. The Service will be streamed via our Facebook page. Please like the page to receive updates and to be notified when the broadcast begins. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.