Garnet Ross Coombe, born July 30, 1933 in Long Branch to Walter and Constance Coombe, known by everyone, everywhere as Uncle Ross passed away quietly at Sunset Manor Collingwood, Ontario on the evening of March 9, 2020 after a full, loving and exciting life.
As a young man Ross set off to Los Angeles and worked at Winemans department store, eventually becoming a buyer there. He met his life partner Don Coile from Akron Ohio and they set up house in Huntington Beach California and later purchased a ranch and retreat in Warner Springs, California. In the 1980's they returned North, settling in Wasaga Beach after purchasing Walter and Connie's cottage and renovating it with their flare for design.
They worked together throughout southern Ontario painting and renovating homes and remained inseparable until Don passed in 2007.
Uncle Ross is survived by his Big Brother Al (Marilyn) Coombe. Predeceased by his big sisters Shirley (Doug) Glover, Babs (Chuck) Griffiths and Little Brother Greg (GookyFoo) Coombe.
He will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews and their families and everyone else who had the good fortune of meeting one of the sweetest, bravest and classiest men we've known.
We will be celebrating Ross' life when the weather is nicer and the many friends and family are able to attend. Please contact the family at glover3393@rogers.com for info. The family would like to thank the staff at Sunset Manor for their love and care for Ross over the years.
Peter Schweigel
Posted on: Wednesday, March 11, 2020Rest In Peace Uncle Ross
Ferdi and Silvia Gschwend
Posted on: Wednesday, March 11, 2020R.I.P Onkel Ross would be nice to know you ♥️
Lesley Joosten
Posted on: Wednesday, March 11, 2020Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Uncle Ross. We will never forget his grand outlook on life and never ending humour. Happy times on the Glover deck sharing stories over a glass of wine. Love Lesley and Campbell
Roslyn Ferguson/Klaus Ernst and Family
Posted on: Wednesday, March 11, 2020Please accept our deepest condolences for your Uncle Ross. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love Always
Roz, Klaus, Lena, Kai and Lea
Grace da Silva/Mike Devoy
Posted on: Friday, April 17, 2020Our deepest condolences. Our hearts go out, as we will greatly miss our long time neighbour and friend. Ross always had a smile and a kind word.