William F Combies
1942 - 2010
William F Combies
1942 - 2010
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BORN
1942
DIED
2010
William Combies Obituary
He was born on November 11, 1942 in E. Lyme, CT., graduated Technical School, and entered the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he began his family in the area while working as a master electrician, security guard, and finally a cab driver until his retirement. When not working he enjoyed spending time with friends, golfing, and fishing.
Bill is survived by his adoptive father; Norman Emond of Dayville, CT., daughters; Stephanie Cobb of Brooklyn, CT, Veronica Snow of Wilmington, NC, Jennifer Hitchings of Hardin, IL, Amanda Combies of Massachusetts, and special girls he treated as his own daughters; Maureen Marsh, Katelyn Norman, and Laura Norman along with three grandchildren; Benjamin Cobb, Zachary Snow, Ariana Combies and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday at 11am at the Church & Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich, CT with Military Honors. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be a calling hour from 10am until the start of the service.
Church and Allen Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements.
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Deb Combies
May 1, 2010
There will be some special people to guide you through your next journey. May you rest in peace and watch over us until we can all meet again. Deb Combies
April 29, 2010
Bill you were always a great person. we always shared laughs about the silliest things. you were an amazing person. I know you are in a good place now. God will take care of you up there and i know all of those who we have lost will guide you and help you up there. I love you Bill RIP XOXO
Carlene Stinnette
April 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in time of grief.
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April 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine Geissler
April 26, 2010
There is now an empty seat at the local watering hole, in Gales Ferry, where Bill went each afternoon and chatted with his friends about everything. Bye Bill. Christine
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