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Placentia - Coombs Memorial Cemetery

Coombs Memorial Cemetery is a relatively new cemetery in the town of Placentia. It is owned and operated by the Coombs Funeral Home. This is a modern, meticulously groomed cemetery located in Southeast Placentia. It is easily accessible by car and is immediately adjacent to the main road as it leaves Placentia. The headstones are arranged systematically in rows, with the headstones mounted on a continuous concrete footing. The rows of headstones are separated by well manicured lawns.

These headstones were read, recorded and transcribed by FRANK KING and HEATHER KING, July 2000. While we have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there may be typographical errors.

Please Note:  Clicking on a linked surname, will take you to a page with the headstone photograph

Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Placentia, Placentia Bay
Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Placentia
Surname First Second Relation Born / Age Died Erected by Memo
BarryThomas
husband of Louise19321999
Always remembered, always loved by his wife Louise, 7 sons and 4 daughters.
BishopFrancis




White wooden cross with plaque. / Age 56 years. R.I.P.
BrewerPatrickM.
19381997
to live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.
BrewerTheresaM.wife of Martin F.1945living
Together forever. / Same headstone as Martin F. / (Praying hands and wedding bands)
BrewerMartinF.husband of Theresa19461996
Together forever. / Same headstone as Theresa M. / (Praying hands and wedding bands)
BrowneJohnJ.
Mar. 1,1920Nov. 11,1996
To live in hearts of those we love is not to die. / Merchant Navy W.W. 2 / 1920-1996 / Lest we forget
BurseyGeraldLeslie
Aug. 11,1945Aug. 9, 1996
He was a friend to all who knew him. / Beloved son, brother, husband, and father. / Born in Wild Cove, W. B. / Died in St. John's
CochraneWilliamJ.
27 August 192427 December 1996
Life's work well done. Now comes rest. / (Carpentry engraving. Small wood horse, axe, and saw)
CollinsLorettaA.
19391998
Same headstone as Leonard J. / Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
CollinsLeonardJ.
1937

Same headstone as Loretta A. / Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
CollinsReginaldJerome
Sept. 22,1955June 4,1989
Forever in our hearts
DunphyPatriciaA.wife of Ronald19442000
You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Forever missed by family and grandchildren. / Married Dec. 6,1961. / Same headstone as Ronald J./ Bingo card engraved on headstone.
DunphyRonaldJ.husband of Patricia A.1935living
You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Forever missed by family and grandchildren. / Married Dec. 6,1961. / Same headstone as Patricia A.
DuttonEllenM. (nee Gale
April 10,1934August 7, 1988
Rest in peace.
FlemingMary
sister and auntJune 9,1957January 19,1998
Loving sister and aunt / Our loved one sleeps here.
FoleyRaymondJ.husband of Martha P.19201997
Forever in our hearts. Same headstone as Martha P. Foley
FoleyMarthaP.wife of Raymond Foley19301999
Forever in our hearts. Same headstone as Raymond J. Foley
FrasierAdelaideJ.
19291997
At home in heaven.
GaleThomasJ.
19291998
At home in Heaven
GriffinMatthewA. Sr.
19251997
Same headstone as Anne M. / Married February 6,1949 / At peace with nature and with God.
GriffinAnneM.
1927living
Same headstone as Matthew A. Sr. / Married February 6,1949 / At peace with nature and with God.
HepditchFrancisJ.
19451998wife AnnieLoved and remembered by wife Annie, daughter Tina, son Joey
HepditchAlbert

19431999
Loved and remembered by family and friends.
KerrivanJames

19061997
Hail Mary full of grace. / Forever in our hearts. / Same headstone as Bridget
KerrivanBridget

19131997
Hail Mary full of grace. / Forever in our hearts. / Same headstone as James
KingGordonF.husband of Marcella M.19271997
Same headstone as Marcella M. To live in the hearts of those you love is not to die. Married June 25,1951
KingMarcellaM.wife of Gordon F.1931living
Same headstone as Gordon F. To live in the hearts of those you love is not to die. Married June 25,1951
KingBridgetM.
1926

Married Nov 23,1946 / Anything loved is never lost and you were loved so much. / Same headstone as Thomas
KingThomas
husband of Bridget19191997
Married Nov 23,1946 / Anything loved is never lost and you were loved so much. / Same headstone as Bridget M.
LambeTill
wife of Fred1950living
Loved too much to be forgotten. / Same headstone as Fred., Married Apr. 26,1969. / Together forever.
LambeFred
husband of Till19421998
Loved too much to be forgotten. / Same headstone as Till., Married Apr. 26,1969. / Together forever.
LockyerCatherineM.
Oct. 4,1920March 25,2000
Same headstone as Raymond H. / Life is not forever but love is. / Married June 25,1957
LockyerRaymondH.
Apr. 10,1932May 31,1999
Same headstone as Catherine M. / Life is not forever but love is. / Married June 25,1957
LynchEdith

1934living
Beyond the sunset. / Same headstone as Graham
LynchGraham

19251998
Beyond the sunset. / Same headstone as Edith
McGrathVincent

February 14,1931February 7,1999

McGrath Ella  Jan. 6, 1932 May 17, 2002  
McGrathMarionT.
19231997
Until we meet again.
MooneyMaryJ.wife of Edward J.Jan. 6,1924Sept. 24,1998
Mother. Father. / To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. / Same headstone as Edward J.
MooneyEdwardJ.husband of Mary J.Dec. 7,1923 Sept 25, 2004
Mother. Father. / To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. / Same headstone as Mary J.
MurphyCyrilD.
19291997Alphonsus MurphyGone but not forgotten. / Same headstone as Alphonsus Murphy
MurphyAlphonsus

1923livingAlphonsus MurphyGone but not forgotten. Same headstone as Cyril D. Murphy
MurrayGerard

April 4,1961November 21,1998
Married April 7,1984 / Same headstone as Geraldine
MurrrayGeraldine

May 31,1962November 21,1998
Married April 7,1984 / Same headstone as Gerard
NashLeonard

19172000
Ever remembered ever loved. / Same headstone as Charles and Bridget / (No dates for these individuals)
NormanWilliam H.

July 1,1929Apr. 16,2000
Married July 26,1952 / Life's work well done. / Same headstone as Mary T.
NormanMaryT.wife of William H.Dec. 17,1927living
Married July 26,1952 / Life's work well done. / Same headstone as William H.
O'KeefeSarah

19251997
I'm free. / To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.
O'KeefePatrickJ.husband of Alice19362000
Precious memories will remain / Sadly missed by loving wife Alice, children Theresa, Glenda, and Patrick
O'ReillyPatrickJoseph
19342000
Always in our hearts
PendergastPhilip

19191999
Loves last gift: rememberance / Same headstone as Frances
PendergastFrances

19341962
Loves last gift: rememberance / Same headstone as Philip
PittmanPeter
husband of MarcellaSept 11,1913May 14,2000
Married June 15,1957 / Same headstone as Marcella / To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.
PittmanMarcella
wife of PeterAug. 22,1928living
Married June 15,1957 Same headstone as Peter / To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.
PowerMaryAnn



White cross with engraving. / Age 69 years. / R.I.P.
PowerRonaldJoseph
19421998
To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. / Same headstone as Dorothy
PowerDorothyBeatrice



To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. / Same headstone as Ronald Joseph
QuiltyGerald

19201999
The Lord is my Shepherd. / Merchant Navy W.W. 2 / 1920-1999 / Lest we forget.
ReadingBill

1948

Married Jan2,1971 / Same headstone as Ethel / Together forever
ReadingEthel

19481998
Married Jan2,1971 / Same headstone as Bill / Together forever.
RyanJosephGerard
November 29,1929June 28,1982
Ever remembered ever loved.
RyanEileen(nee Hunt)
December 15,1929December 18,1998familyAlways in our hearts / erected by her loving family
RyanLillianNewmanwife of PuisMay 10,1922April 13,1997familyEngraved plaque. / Age 74 years. R.I.P. / wife of Puis Ryan
RyanMaudeM.
19051996
Rest in peace.
RyanMichaelP.
19281996
Life's work well done.
RyanDenis
husband of Margaret19071998
Married Oct. 22,1945 / To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. / Same headstone as Margaret.
RyanMargaret
wife of Denis1911 2003
Married Oct. 22,1945 / To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. / Same headstone as Denis.
TraverseThomasJ.husband of Mary I.19261998
Ever remembered - ever loved. / Same headstone as Mary I.
TraverseMaryI.wife of Thomas J.1930living
Ever remembered - ever loved. / Same headstone as Thomas J.
WhiffenGloriaM.
Nov. 2,1952Feb 10,1999
Lost from life but not from love. Safe in our Father's home above. / Shawn, Glenda, Paula
WhittleHilda

January 23,1950February 10,1999
With all our love, John, Heather, Allison, John / (Engraving of sewing machine, clover leaf, knitting) / (glass case containing wool, knitting needles, and girl guide whistle)
WilliamsMaureenTheresamother of Edward, PatrickSeptember 6,1934May 15,1999
Loving mother of Michael, Edward, & Patrick / Rest in peace.
WilsonEdgar

19261998
Always in our hearts / Merchant Navy W.W. II / 1926-1998 / Lest we forget
repairs





Forever in our hearts. / Mom, Dad, Cheryl, and Terrance / (headstone removed for repairs)

Additional entries below transcribed by Christy Brown summer 2006
Clicking on a linked surname, will take you to a page with the headstone photograph

Surname First Second Relation Born / Age Died Erected by Memo
Agate Barbara (Greene)   1946 2002    
Barry Alphonsus

1922 2001
Merchant Navy Veteran WWII
Barry Anne     May 26, 1910 May 17, 2002    
Bennett Peter husband of Christina   1934 2005   married January 21, 1957
Bennett Christina wife of Peter   1936 2003   married January 21, 1957
Best Julia wife of Malcolm   February 28, 1914 living   married April 19, 1960
Best Malcolm husband of Julia   October 9, 1923 November 3, 2004   married April 19, 1960
Bishop Frank

Feb. 12, 1943 Jan. 10, 2000

Brown James           60
Bruce Mary Gerard   1951 2005    
Brummell Pamela




43 years
Byrde Hannah     1931 2003    
Byrde Richard     1929 2001    
Celento Ralph Joseph Jr   October 22, 1939 March 21, 2004   OT1 US Navy Vietnam
Clark Debra Ann

May 18,  1961 May 19, 1961
Daughter of Wayne & Violet
Chubbs George

1920 2003

Chubbs Mary

1926 2004

Cochrane Marie

Jan 13, 1942 Oct. 20. 2002

Cochrane Peter

Nov. 19, 1931 Sept. 30, 2003

Coffey Raymond husband of Katie   1934 living   married June 2, 1957
Coffey Katie wife of Raymond   1937 2004   married June 2, 1957
Collins Douglas     1938 living   married September 30, 1961
Collins Elizabeth     1941 2005   married September 30, 1961
Connors Mary Ann     September 19, 1952 January 3, 2004    
Connors Michael     1926 2002    
Connors Rita     1924 living    
Connors Stephen     1914 2005   Royal Navy WWII
Conway Rita

1929

Married Oct. 14, 1951
Conway Thomas

1927 2001

Cooper Alice     1926 living   married August 1, 1950
Cooper Christopher J   1926 2005   married August 1, 1950
Corrigan Juanita           63
Curran Hilary T.
Oct. 17, 1910 Apr. 23, 1977

Curran Margaret M.
July 14, 1912 June 15, 2004

English Frank

Sept. 17, 1927 Dec. 8, 2004

English Mary

Oct. 4, 1930


Foley Bridget     1942 2004    
Flynn William           67
Gardiner Leo     1932 2005    
Gordon George

Mar. 21, 1938 Nov. 22, 2002

Gregory Lillian Anne   1944 2005    
Griffiths Mary Angela
Apr. 12, 1967 May 25, 1990

Griffiths Johannah Margaret
Oct. 27, 1932 Jan. 28, 1970

Griffiths Jessica Marie
Oct 24 1985 Nov. 20, 1985

Griffiths Patrick J   October 1, 1917 August 26, 2000    
Griffiths Patrick   E.   September 9, 1930 January 24, 2004    
Griffiths Ronald           67
Griffiths Thomas Francis
Aug. 9, 1922 Feb. 22, 2003

Hall Irene     1933 2000    
Hanrahan John B.   1924 1988    
Hayward James J   September 29, 1926 living   married August 17, 1946
Hayward Violet  M   November 5, 1929 October 8, 2001   married August 17, 1946
Hickey Fergus     1914 1993    
Hickey-Lundrigan Cindy

Jan. 14, 1973 May 1, 2001

Houlihan Blanche

July 10, 1917 Apr. 12, 2003

Hynes Cecil     1924 2001    
Hynes Genevive     1932 living    
Hynes Ida     December 30, 1955 living   married August 31, 1974
Hynes Adrian     June 13, 1951 Mach 16, 2001   married August 31, 1974
King John           81
King Michael F.
June 4, 1930 Sept. 13, 2003

Lambe Gerald           71
Linehan Patrick





Linehan Mary





Maher Jeanette

1945 2005

Maher John

1943


Martin Eleanor wife of Robert   1938 2004   married June 13, 1970
Martin Robert husband of Eleanor   1947 living   married June 13, 1970
McCarthy James           76
McGee Thomas     September 1, 1930 January 31, 2006    
McGrath Marie     1931 living    
McGrath Aiden     1950 living    
McGrath Bernard     1915 2002    
McGrath Patrick Joseph   November 9, 1935 May 2, 2003    
McGrath Verna (Rowe)   M.   February 22, 1942 October 2, 2004    
McGrath Patrick

Mar. 17, 1934 Jan. 8, 2002

McGrath William

Apr. 21, 1926 May 12, 2004

McGrath Paul

Aug. 29, 1965


McGrath Frances

Aug 4, 1937


McGrath Bridget (Mason) wife of John 1900 1991    
McGrath John T husband of Bridget 1899 1964    
Mealey Mildred

1937


Mealey James

1930 2001

Miville Etienne           56
Moore John

1926 2004

Moore Alice

1937


Mulrooney Dennis     March 27, 1968 March 25, 2004    
Murphy Jean     October 20, 1937 living    
Murphy Pius     July 29, 1934 June 14, 2002    
Murray Anne     July 22, 1917 October 17, 2002    
Neville Wayne (Bubba)     1959 2002    
Norman John           73
Norman Frederick Joseph   1937 2004    
O'Brien Joseph Stanley   1946 2005    
O'Keefe Gerard     October 5, 1020 December 14, 2001    
O'Keefe Allan J   September 15, 1915 June 18, 2001    
O'Keefe Aloysius husband of Mercedes   March 11, 1920 October 31, 2001   married November 27, 1943
O'Keefe Mercedes wife of Aloysius   April 28, 1919 living   married November 27, 1943
O'Keefe Albert       July 28, 1967   aged 22 yrs. Son of Aloysius & Mercedes
O'Reilly William Joseph   1937 2003    
Pittman Mary     1946 living    
Pittman Richard     1937 2005    
Pomroy Phonse           43
Power Martin J
Nov. 12, 1935 Nov. 5, 2000

Quilty Gerald

1920 1999

Quilty Olive

1931 200

Ryan Elizabeth wife of Garrett   1919 2004   married November 6, 1972
Ryan Garrett husband of Elizabeth   1927 living   married November 6, 1972
Ryan Gladys M.   1920 2000    
Ryan Gregory L   1920 living    
Ryan Garrett J   1956 living    
Rodgers William P.   October 29, 1914 August 28, 2001    
Sampson Arthur

May 22, 2921 Oct 21, 2000

Sampson Isabel

Sept. 2, 1918 Apr. 15, 2006

Shave Shelly Lynn   August 27, 1974 September 17, 1999    
Searle Wayne John   March 20, 1981 June 9, 2002    
Sullivan Wilfrid     August 12, 1919 March 18, ?    
Sullivan Gertrude     1921 living    
Traverse Michael

May 6, 1924 Sept. 22, 2004

Traverse Mary

June 9, 1926


Traverse Thomas     1895 1977    
Traverse Veronica     1897 1978    
Tremblett Joseph

1924 2002

Tobin Patrick (Ted)     July 17, 1932 January 4, 2002    
Tobin Joyce B.   May 10, 1940 living    
Tobin James

1914 2001

Tobin Louise

1925


Wakeham Mary           56
Warren Nathaniel

July 7, 1925


Warren Ethel Mae
Dec. 19, 1919 July 1, 2005

Whelan Aubrey           67
Whelan Elizabeth

1915 2004

Whelan Leo

1905 1953
Interred at Red Island
Whittle Adelia





Whittle Pius

1918 2002

Williams Eileen     1940 2003    
Williams John     1939 living    
Withers Mary A   August 22, 1924 April 13, 2004    
Withers Vincent P.   August 23, 1929 living    

E R R A T A
Name in RecordDescription of error / additional informationMy Name
BREWER Not listed are: Rodney Kendall Brewer, June 3, 1971 - April 28, 1991 and also Joseph Martin Brewer, Febuary 16, 1936 - July 20, 1999. Nikki Brewer

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