Obituary of Donald Coombes

<h1>Donald Coombes</h1> 1922 - 2006 Don passed away, quietly, on Christmas Eve, at St. Mary’s Hospital ICU after a long life of 84 years. Survived by his wife Joyce, his friend and partner in a marriage of 61 years. Also survived by his cherished family, daughter Carol, daughter-in-law Marilou, granddaughters Leanne and Lindsay and brother Ross. Predeceased by his much loved son David. Visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Wednesday, December 27 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Don’s life and faith will be held at St. Columba Anglican Church, 250 Lincoln Rd., Waterloo, on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Rodgers officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church. Grateful thanks to the doctors and staff of Grand River Hospital ER and St. Mary’s Hospital ICU for their great care and kindness. Condolences and memorial donations to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Don, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.