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Wilhelmena Tobey Obituary
She was born June 30, 1920, to Bertram Coombs and Pearl (Hammond) Coombs, in Bourne Mass. and was given her Native American name of Twinkling Star.
Wilhelmena received her high school diploma through Adult- Ed at Montville High School. She then earned a licensed practical nurse degree from the Windham Community Regional Technical School of Nursing. She was employed at Uncas on the Thames Hospital.
She is survived by her children, son, Ernest (Gail) Tobey of Waterford, son, Roland (Yvonne) Tobey of Oakdale, daughter, Miriam (Willie) Rocket of Uncasville, son, Paul (Patricia) Tobey of Georgia, daughter, Erdine (Ken) Atkinson of Florida, and son, Robert Tobey Jr. of Uncasville; brother, Thornton Coombs; two sisters, Thelma Fair and Rhoda Fernandez; 18 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by 10 siblings, Carol, Pearl, Alice, Louise, Gertrude, Alcott, Aaron, Elton, Ernestine and Malcolm; granddaughter, Dorothy Hamlin; grandson, Willie Rocket Jr.; and great-grandsons, Joshua Tobey and Jerimiah Tobey.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. (tomorrow) Monday, July 31, 2017, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m., immediately after visitation, at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wilhelmena's memory to the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of New London.
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Danielle Hamlin
July 28, 2022
Gammie you´re missed beyond measure. I hope you Mommy and Grandpa are up there dancing in heaven and Having your own Pow-wows.. Until we see you all again, we luv you and Miss you.
Skip, Alma, Lynnette, Andrea Outlaw
August 8, 2017
Mrs Tobey and the entire Tobey family are so precious to us. The childhood memories and friends, my best friend ever and forever Erdine, and Mrs Tobey taking care of our mother when was ill, will never be forgotten. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time and everyday. God bless
Bernice Johnson
August 3, 2017
I was so sorry to hear about your passing. You were an awesome woman who had the sweetest personality and the kindest heart. I loved hearing you laugh and your funny stories. You were Auntie Billie to me, even though, we weren't blood relatives. I loved you, as I did your sister, my uncle's wonderful wife, Auntie Alice. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family because I know you are a tremendous loss to them. You touched so many, many, hearts with your love and kindness while you were with us. Rest In Peace, my dear Auntie Billie, you are solely missed.
Robin Harris
August 1, 2017
My condolences to the family. Miriam, Roland and Yvonne. My prayers are with you as you thank God for such a wonderful life.
Karin Tobey
July 31, 2017
You was a "Goodie" Gammie!
Danielle Hamlin
July 30, 2017
I love you GammieI know Mommy greeted you when you got up there! It wasn't a coincidence you went on her 3 year Memorial Day. I just know it wasn't, to the fact of seeing the Huge Monarch when me and Ali and Destiny and Leslie were at Fort Shantok that day I thank you for all the great Memories! Love Dani
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