In hospital, Perth, on Friday, February 1, 2002 Donald B. Coombs (retired Federal Civil Service and Veteran of WWII, R.C.A.F.), in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Eleanor May Coombs. Loved father of Dr. Andrea S. Coombs (David Risk) of Richmond Hill, Pamela M. (Tom) Atkinson of Calgary, Alberta, Cpl. Julia M. Coombs (Michael Cue) of Edmonton, Alberta and Stacia R. (Stephen) Carruthers of Thunder Bay. Cherished grandfather of Nicola, Sarah and Neil Risk, Danielle and Karin Atkinson, and Riley, Braden and Keelyn Carruthers. Dear brother of H. Taylor (Jean) Coombs of Bainsville and the late Evan H. Coombs of San Rafael, California and Ruth L. Johnston of Mississauga. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 from 12:30 until service in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. In remembrance, donations to the Foundation of the Great War Memorial Hospital, 33 Drummond St. West, Perth, or St. Paul's United Church, Perth would be appreciated. The Ottawa Citizen, 03-02-2002