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Sidney Cumbers Obituary
He was an elementary school teacher/librarian in Burnaby for over 30 years. He was known through the years for his involvement in the Order of DeMolay, Cubs and Scouts. In his later years, he was involved with the Burnaby and New Westminster Historical Societies, the Friends of Tram 1223 and his greatest passion was the Community Centred College for the Retired in Burnaby.
A celebration of Sid's life will be held on April 1, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Alan Emmott Centre - 6650 Southoaks Cresent, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Community Centred College for the Retired, c/o 6650 Southoaks Cresent, Burnaby, B.C. V5E 4M7.
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LARRY HAYES
April 19, 2017
I have wonderful, warm thoughts when I think about Second Street School and Mr. Cumbers ... not only through my years there in the 1960's, but also in how he stayed so active in the community well beyond his retirement. Mr. Cumbers made a difference in so many lives. My condolences to his family and friends ... and my sincere thanks for sharing him with us all.
Larry Hayes, Trustee
Burnaby Board of Education SD41
Denver Kinnee
March 19, 2017
Condolences On your loss. Mr. Cumbers was my 5th grade teacher at Edmonds. Later 1967 or 1968 I worked with Sid in the Men's Department at Simpsons Sears.
March 17, 2017
Dear John,Bill and Families Uncle Sid will be dearly missed, Our hearts go out to you all.Love Judith & Franco
Dave Matheson
March 17, 2017
I was lucky enough to have Mr. Cumbers as my grade 6 teacher at Second Street school in the mid-60s. I remember him as a thoughtful, respectful and careing teacher who always had seemed to be smiling as he taught us. Your father was a fine teacher. I'm so glad he lived a long life.
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