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STANLEY COMBE On Friday, April 8, 2016, Stanley died at Victoria General Hospital at the age of 90 years. A celebration of Stan's life will be held at a later date. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 16, 2016
STANLEY COMBE Stanley Albert Combe, beloved husband of Maureen Combe, passed away at the age of 90 years on Friday, April 8, 2016, surrounded by his family. Left to cherish Stan's memory are his loving wife, Maureen; daughters, Deborah (Garth) Crawford and Tracey (Ken) Baldwin; sons, Don Combe (Bev) and Stanley Joseph Combe; grandchildren, Jeff Combe (Donna), Jason Combe (Sabrina), Soleil Huizinga-Shepard (Jerry), Ann Maureen Huizinga (Bryan), Amanda Baldwin (Derek Beaton), Joey Baldwin (Kate Pellow) and Ryley Crawford; great-grandchildren, Phoenix, Jesse, Gavin, Bryant, Tristan, Jerry, Bailey, Dylan, Lucas and Logan; family friends, Guy Delisle and Shelly McKay, Linda Hudrick and Rick Paterson (Nora); as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Charles Victor Combe and Jessica Combe (Cochrane); brothers, Birt, Bill, Joseph and Doug; sister Elsie; daughter April Huizinga in 1999; mother-in-law Emily Barnett in 2012 as well and step-granddaughter Kensey Crawford in 2015. Stan proudly served his country in the Second World War as a Pilot in the North Atlantic, flying many dangerous missions. When he returned home from the war, Stan then had an amazing and interesting 50-year career in the Taxi business owning many cabs with Duffy's taxi and later with Unicity, retiring at the age of 70 with many friends and many stories. In 1954, Stan married the love of his life, Maureen, and they started their family. He was a wonderful and loving husband who cherished his "Moe"- and his family. They had been married over 61 years. Stan will be forever remembered for his positive, loving look on life, always a smile and always happy- everything was "beautiful". He was a wonderful dad and grand-dad. He was "Mr. Cleaver" and was known as "Dad" to all the West End gang (Gordon Bell) of kids who were friends of his children and were a true extended family and still gathering together as family to this day. Stan built a large family cottage in West Hawk Lake in the early 1980s with the help of the West End gang and they all spent many great years at the cabin and have many wonderful memories and many stories that be endearing to all for a life time. Stan was a good man and will truly be missed and was loved by all. A celebration of Stan's life will be held at a later date. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com A light from our lives is gone, A voice we all loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our hearts Which never can be filled. God gave us a beautiful husband, friend and father, and now we see his empty chair We'll feel his presence there. The memories of his laughter, His warm and loving smile, His eyes so full of happiness, His heart that of a child. Memories are forever Be they laughter or of tears, Memories we will treasure forever For the rest of our years. Good Bye, until we meet again.
Publish Date: Apr 14, 2016
STANLEY COMBE On Friday, April 8, 2016, Stanley died at Victoria General Hospital, at the age of 90 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 12, 2016
Publish Date: Apr 14, 2016
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2016
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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One of the nicest persons i've had the honor of knowing...Enjoyed helping Stan build his summer retreat in the 80's...I will always remember Stan for his kindness towards others....God Bless.... - Posted by: Mark Buchan (Friend-Employee) on: May 31, 2016
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I met Stan over 40 years ago while driving for Duffy's Taxi. Years later, we would meet weekly with his boys and other drivers at Seven Seas Chinese take-out on Main for scrumptious meals in the back kitchen. Great memories. Stan was one of the finest owner operators ever in the taxi industry. He loved people,life and his job. His zest for life was contagious. I am now a retired school teacher and I love to reminisce about some of the wonderful individuals I was privileged to have met on my journey. Stan was a true gentleman and will be missed by all who crossed his path. My condolences to Don, Stanley and the rest of the Combe family. - Posted by: Gil Perrin (Friend) on: May 17, 2016
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Have known your family for many years (Arlington St)even though didn't spend as much time in the past few years. I was always made to feel welcomed in the home and the smile of your husband-dad made me feel very part of the family. Sorry to be reading this today and sending hugs and prayers for you all at this time, Denise (Milberg) Thomas. - Posted by: Denise (Milberg) Thomas (long time family friend) on: Apr 16, 2016
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Have known your family for many years (Arlington St)even though didn't spend as much time in the past few years. I was always made to feel welcomed in the home and the smile of your husband-dad made me feel very part of the family. Sorry to be reading this today and sending hugs and prayers for you all at this time, Denise (Milberg) Thomas. - Posted by: Denise (Milberg) Thomas (long time family friend) on: Apr 16, 2016
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Stan will forever hold a place in my heart, he was a loving and understanding man who welcomed so many of us into his life, and touched us with his gentle fatherly manner. One of the happiest men I know, with kind smiling eyes and a charismatic grin, with either a wise word or gentlemen humor, to share. My love to you, Maureen, Deborah, Tracey and your families, Stan loved you all as dearly as you loved him. Rest in Peace Stan ("Pa Combe") - Posted by: Linda Hudrick (Friend) on: Apr 15, 2016
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Condolences to the Combe family. So many memories on Arlington street growing up. Enjoyed many family get-together's over the years! Now Granny has another angel to help her watch over everyone 🤗 - Posted by: Donna Alexander (Friend of family and babysitter) on: Apr 14, 2016
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Grandad was always full of smiles to people he knew as well as strangers. His heart always had room for more. He is loved and will truly be missed by all! Love you grandad! - Posted by: Amanda Baldwin (Granddaughter ) on: Apr 14, 2016
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I remember Stan giving Jeff and I 5 dollars each whenever he saw us which we would quickly run to Fred's grocery to buy chocolate milk and taco chips. He had such a great smile and laugh. Rest in peace - Posted by: Derek Johnson (Grandsons friend) on: Apr 14, 2016
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My condolences to the Combe family. - Posted by: Ivor Lockhart (Friend of Don and Bev) on: Apr 14, 2016
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