Hubert Thomas Coombs

COOMBS, Hubert Thomas – The Reverend Hubert Coombs, age 99, passed away on November 1, 2024 in The Admiral LTC, Dartmouth. Born in Head of Bay d’Espoir, NL, he was the son of the late Elizabeth and Abraham Coombs.

Hubert is survived by sons Mel (Heather), Dartmouth and Derek (Melanie), Wolfville; brother Ralph, St. Johns, NL; grandchildren Michael (Tamara) Coombs, Jan (Garry) Stewart, Tim (Melanie) Coombs, Tara (Damion) Osmond, Kaitlyn (Chris) Flynn, Candice (Jarrod) Coombs-Arnason; and twelve great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years Annie, sister Helen and brothers Charlie and Freeman.

Hubert’s first career was teaching and for 32 years he served several communities in Newfoundland. While teaching in Great Harbour, NL he met Annie, they were married and started a family. Hubert taught for several years in both Belleoram and Robinsons before settling in Stephenville where he completed his teaching career. After retiring, he answered a call to the Ministry and began a second career as an Anglican Church Minister serving in Flowers Cove, Bonne Bay and Stephenville. Hubert’s choice of careers was driven by a great love and deep commitment to family life, education, church and community. He loved people and was loved in return making the most of every opportunity to serve God and neighbour. In his quiet and positive way, he looked for the best in everyone and was able to laugh and cry with people in good times and in bad times.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 23, 2024 in the Anglican Church of St. Andrew, 2 Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour. Archdeacon Katherine Bourbonniere officiating.

Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice.