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Alfred Holcombe Obituary
Alfred D. Holcombe Jr., of Elmira, NY, passed away into glory on July 11, 2013. He was the son of Alfred Sr. and Irene Holcombe. Alfred was a patriotic U.S. Air Force Veteran, avid Fisherman and Writer who also worked in the legal and logging industry. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; children, Carl J., Jonathan (predeceased) Alfred, Scott, Jennifer and Ellen; sisters, Nancy Paine, Barb Hoover (predeceased); 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, including nieces and nephews. Deep appreciation is extended to the Bath VA Medical Center staff for their care and support. Services remain at the family's convenience.
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for Alfred Holcombe
Diana Bond
February 2, 2015
Love and blessings to Suzanne in honor of Alfred. <3
Alec Stansell
April 27, 2014
I have just now learned of Al's passing. Thanks be to God for the faithful obedience of His Son, our Lord! I have fond memories of my friendship with Al and look forward to meeting him someday in heaven! My condolences to Al's family - God bless you.
July 29, 2013
Dear Suzanne
We never had the pleasure of meeting Al but heard so much about him. We are so sorry for the loss of your soul mate Suzanne. His memory will shine through you, his children, grand-children and the numerous people he touched throughout his life.
Al, you lived life to the fullest. Job well done Sir!
Marie-Anne & Jean-Marc Chabot
Barrie, Ontario
Janine Ivey
July 27, 2013
Dear Cousin Suzanne, please accept our most sincere condolences.
Ken & Janine
July 27, 2013
dear pop. son here. the times spent together, although too brief was well worth it. Love you more than you know. except now you do in your most heavenly realm. thank the gooooood Lord for giving you a wonderful wife suzanne. you deserve that best. love always your son alfed david holcombe
Deborah and Daniel Campanelli
July 20, 2013
Dear Suzanne, may your peace come from knowing that You made Al very happy. Your endless love was with him as God sent his special angels to carry him home. Your total commitment to Al and his happiness and well being was evident to us all. He was a very special man. I am thankful that he touched our lives.
July 19, 2013
Suzanne,
I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful husband. Just know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
Suzy
Theresa Lachapelle
July 18, 2013
Dear Al, your time in Canada with us was very special and we will miss you lots. We look forward to remembering you and to celebrating your life when Suzy visits with us soon. Donald and I will always hold you in fond memories. Avec amour, Therese et Donald
July 18, 2013
Alfred, you were dearly loved and will be missed in more ways than words can convey. The memories of you, of your unique sense of humor, your immovable faith and strength of character are etched in my mind. And the memories of the places we travelled; of the special people we met; of 'the work' and the years we shared together will be forever cherished. You bravely, faithfully and courageously held on until the time you left your tired mortal body. And I thank GOD for allowing me to be there at the very end to hold you in my arms until your heart could no longer beat. But now you are free! And though I mourn your loss, I find consolation in knowing that one day we will meet once again on the other side of eternity in that special and wondrous place of Light where there will be no more sorrow, nor tears, nor pain. Until then, your candle will continue to burn brightly in my heart. You have humbly touched many lives in many ways, Al. "Well done good and faithful Servant"...rest peacefully in the comfort of our Lord's arms my dearest one.
With love always, Suzanne xxox
Janet Baxter
July 17, 2013
Suzanne my heart goes out to you with love and prayers.. Al was a special person . Praise God he in heaven.. "Absent from the body present with the Lord"
Jim Blake
July 17, 2013
My Condolences to Al's family.
Al was a great outdoorsman, customer & friend. I have many memories of fishing for Landlocked salmon on Seneca Lake back in the 80's, and Al taught me how.Rest in peace my friend.
Jim Blake
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