Lawrence J.”Larry” Coombs, 64, died Saturday July 8th in the Boston Medical Center in Boston, after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Christine E. (Hanify) Combs.
Born in Chelsea, son of the late Henry and Cecelia (Shea) Coombs.
He was a resident of Whitman for many years.
He was a veteran of United States Army
Larry was a dedicated teacher in the Quincy School System for 35 years, retired in June 2004.
Former member of Whitman Conservation Commission.
He was Active in the Whitman Youth and South Shore League Soccer programs.
Loved fishing
In addition to his wife Christine E. (Hanify), he leaves 2 sons, David Coombs of Lexington and Matthew Coombs of Boston 2 brothers, John Coombs of Marshfield and Richard Coombs of Vineland, NJ., also 2 grandsons, many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Bridget Howe, Marguerite LeClair, and Barbara Laurence
His funeral will be held Wednesday July 12that 9:15 A.M. from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Route 58 at the Rotary Circle) Whitman, MA, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 A.M. in the Holy Ghost Church ,Whitman, MA.Visiting hours Tuesday July 11th 4-8. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery Whitman, MA. Donations may be made in his name to Dollars for Scholars of Whitman and Hanson, P. O. Box 26, Whitman, MA. 02382