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Alan Victor Coombes


1935 - 2026
Service Details

Thursday, April 9th 2026 - 11:00am

Funeral location: St Mary's Church, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne BH21 4BU

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Branch: Douch & Small Funeral Directors
Wimborne

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu are for the Creative Skills Hub.

It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Victor Coombes announces his peaceful passing, aged 90, on 12 March 2026 at Poole General Hospital.
Beloved husband of 61 years to Sheila, much-loved father of Derek, Eric and Helen, adored grandfather to Bryan, Danielle, James and Rhys and Great Grandad to Ollie.
Finally at peace, you will be missed by us all.

Messages of condolence

  1. In memory of Alan, a lovely man

    Clare Elliott
  2. Sending our love and thoughts at this time in memory of Alan…Judith and Paul Johnston

    Judith Johnston
  3. Fond memories of Mr Coombes a Green Hill Road stalwart. Always keeping the garden tip top, growing the produce we enjoyed growing up and fun topiary on the front hedge. Thoughts are with all the family at this sad time.

    Janet Tiller
  4. Thinking of you all at this sad time Lots of love Chris, Louise, Marcus & Patrick

    Chris Lewis
  5. Sending our love and condolences to you all, from Ann & Dave

    Ann Roberts
  6. In loving memory of Alan Coombes

    Chris Down
  7. So many memories I will cherish with Grandad helping in his garden and getting up to mischief together. I will miss playing board games, golf on the front lawn and helping in your shed. Love you forever and always! Danielle, Andy and Ollie Xxx

    Daniele McIntosh
  8. Practical, clever with your hands, uncompromisingly true to your upbringing, hardworking, wonderfully silly with the grandchildren and dedicated to Mum and Helen. You can now rest in peace Dad.

    Derek Coombes