Always a very kind man loved his family and extended family. My Mum and Dad were very fond of Jon as we were. This is a person who will be missed by many. RIP dear Jon.xxx
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William Jonathan Coombs 'Jon' (9 Sep 1950 - 24 May 2018)
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In loving memory of William Jonathan Coombs 'Jon', who sadly passed away on May 24, 2018.
Jon was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved his family dearly. He leaves his beloved wife, Carmen, daughter Laurie and son Ben, daughter-in-law Terri and grandsons Aiden, Caolan and Liam. He was also a special brother to Janet, brother-in-law and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Jon was born in September 1950 and grew up in Sheffield, Yorkshire, the son of cutler Ronald Coombs and nurse Jean Coombs, where he spent many happy years with them and sister Janet in Worrall.
In 1969 he met his future wife, Carmen, through his sister, Janet - Carmen's French teacher at school. He was 19 and she was just 16. While studying Occupational Psychology at Cardiff University, he proposed to Carmen in 1970. They married in 1972, and settled in Chapeltown, Sheffield.
In September 1976, they had their first child, Laurie Elizabeth. Jon got a job in IT with Burton brewery Ind Coope in 1980 and he and Carmen moved to the town. In May 1980, they added to their family with a son, Benjamin David.
Settling with his family in Newhall, Swadlincote, Jon worked for Allied Breweries for 19 years and then Digica. After illnesses which left him with Type 1 diabetes and epilepsy, Jon left Digica and retrained as a supply teacher. He worked at several schools across Derby and South Derbyshire teaching Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Science, before retiring in 2015.
In 2016 he was diagnosed with COPD and in recent times was in and out of hospital as he tried to manage his condition. Despite his best efforts, Jon's health declined and he was admitted to Burton's Queens Hospital on April 30. Sadly, Jon's condition worsened and he passed away peacefully in hospital on May 24, surrounded by those he loved most.
Jon will be greatly missed by his wife, children and grandchildren, and by all who knew and loved him.
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Uncle Jon you will be missed! Such a kind and funny soul - you are loved by so many people. Lots and lots of love Em, Al, Betty =^_^= & Aoife xx
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Thank you sweetie.xx
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Thank you to everyone who gave a donation to Diabetes UK at Dad's funeral, in memory of a truly remarkable man. We are so touched at people's generosity. Much love to all.
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Thinking of you all. Lots of love, the Lawtons xx
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Thank you so much Alison.xx
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Thinking of you all on Rhys sad day
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Thinking of you on this sad day ❤️❤️
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My special Grandad, I am sorry that you died. I miss you and thank you for being the best Grandad ever. Lots of love, Caolan xxx
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Thank you Darling Caolan. Love you so much. Grannyxxx
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Sleep tight my beautiful Dads, no more pain, just happiness once again. Always in my thoughts and heart. Love always, Laurie & Garry xxx
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Sleep tight my beautiful Dads, no more pain, just happiness once more. You are always in my thoughts and heart. I hope my words will make you proud tomorrow. Love Always, Laurie & Garry xxx
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Sleep tight my beautiful Dads. No more pain, just happiness once again. I love you with all my heart and hope to make you so proud of me with my words tomorrow. Always in my heart and thoughts, Laurie & Garry xxx
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In loving memory of Jon.
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Carmen, Laurie and Ben - so sorry to hear the very sad news of Jon passing away. He was such a lovely man and will be missed by his friends and family. Sending you our loving thoughts at this very sad time. Xxx
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Thank you so much Lisa and Adrian. Lots of love and please get in touch.xx
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Carmen, Laurie and Ben - so very sorry to hear of the passing of Jon. He was such a lovely man and will be missed by all. Thinking of you all and sending all our love at this sad time. Xxx
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From Mark and Lorette Sara and Paul Margaret and families, with our love
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Thank you so much.xxx
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From Mark and Lorette, Sara and Paul, Aunty Margaret and families, with our love
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Beautiful words Laurie. We won't be able to come to the funeral and send our love. Rest in peace Jon xxx
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Forever in our hearts, Dad. X
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Everyone who knew our Dad, Mum Carmen, or myself and Ben are very welcome to attend Dad's funeral. Afterwards, please join us at the Stanhope Arms, in Ashby Road East, DE15 0PU, from 2.30pm, to raise a glass to Dad and celebrate his life.
There is no strict dress code for the funeral, just smart casual.
For those of you who need overnight accommodation, there is a Premier Inn next door to the Stanhope Arms. They can be contacted on 01283 240377.
Mum has requested family flowers only, with donations in lieu to Diabetes UK - a charity close to all our hearts. There is a link to Just Giving on this page, or you can make a donation on the day at Dad's funeral or wake.
Finally, thank you to everyone for your kind words and thoughts about Dad. It has given us much strength and comfort at this difficult time.
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In loving memory of Jon.
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In memory of Jon - a very lovely man.
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In memory of Jon - such a lovely man.
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In memory of such a lovely man.
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