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Tuesday
29
July
Visitation
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Coombs Funeral Home
Beach Road
Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Tuesday
29
July
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Coombs Memorial Chapel
Beach Road
Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Interment
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Patrick's Cove
Patrick's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Bride Norman posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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To Joan and entire Coffey family . Please accept our condolences on the passing of your brother . Bride & Reg Norman
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Ruby Manning lit a candle
Friday, August 1, 2025
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Thinking of you all and sending deepest condolences. May your cherished memories bring you comfort at this time. Rest in peace Clarence.
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Olive English posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Clarence”s passing. He was a kind , gentleman with a very big heart who always made the effort to drop in to visit my Mother ( his aunt ) when he was younger & more independent. May his gentle soul Rest in peace.
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Chuck & Yvonne posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sorry to hear the passing of Clarence, condolences to all the family,
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BJ and Yolanda Coffey posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
To all of Clarence’s family during this difficult time I offer you my sincere condolences. May he RIP
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Clyde Coffey posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
To Michael, Todd, Janet, Ellen & Stephen and your families. I'm sorry for your loss, may Clarence rest in peace
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Nellie Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sorry to hear of your Dad passing My sincere condolences going out to you all.Your dad was a fine gentleman may he rest in Peace .
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Tania Corcoran posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sending condolences to all Clarence's family and friends. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
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Karen & Tommy Lundrigan posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Sincere condolences to all Clarence’s family. So very sorry for your loss.
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Agnes and Andy Careen. posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, July 28, 2025
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Condolences to all Clarences family and friends on the loss of this fine man .He was a man of considerable strength despite his setbacks and never lost his sense of humor. There was always a welcome at Clarences house and much love and support was evident., as one gentleman said at our house this weekend you never left Clarences and Bettys' house hungry .
My son and nephew Myles drove back and forth to the Cape one summer when they were little fellas on a summer project with Clarence and he always dropped them back home.
We wish all of you comfort and peace in your wonderful memories now and as you navigate through.
God Bless.
Agnes and Andy.
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Martin and Maud Coffey posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Sincere condolences to Clarence’s family. I have fond memories of Clarence growing up in the Cove. Rest in peace Clarence.
Martin and Maud Coffey
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Vicki Hartery posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Ellen and family, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Keep those wonderful memories of him close to your heart because they will help you get through this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending you my heartful condolences.
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Evelyn Lundrigan posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Sympathy and peace to all. Beautiful obituary, well deserved. Evelyn Lundrigan
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Beverley Greening posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
I remember when Clarence would come for a visit at Theresa's place in St. John's. He was always our funny jolly guy with his supply of fish from the shore. We would always be happy to see him. When I would visit Uncle Dave's and he was home I loved to hear his laughter outside and around. Clarence and Betty were loveable people.
Condolences to his family,
Beverley Greening
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Georgina & Bert Tobin posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Sincere Condolences to all the Coffey Family on the Passing of Clarence.
May all the "Wonderful Memories" comfort you at this time.
Rest in Peace Clarence.
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Rhuben Coffey posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
I don't really know where to begin. I spent my whole childhood at Clarences house or at my own home.
There are so many memories that come to mind when I think of Clarence. From working on the pasture, hauling hay, hauling garbage, to visiting with Maurice up in the shack on Saturday mornings!
He must have welded up the ole three wheeler 100 times for me. He never once said no.
My last memory before he had the stoke, I was home visiting in the fall and sure enough he had a moose hanging up in the stable. Me, him and William skinned him. I still have the picture in my office at home.
Thinking of everyone back home.
Rest easy sir............
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Janine McGrath posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Steve and Family, I am so very sorry to learn of your dad's passing and I wanted to offer my sincerest condolences. Be proud of everything you did for him and cherish all the wonderful memories. May he rest in gentle peace. Take care, Janine McGrath
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Sarah Verge posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
I was deeply saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing. I had the pleasure of caring for Clarence over the last few years. He brought so much laughter to my days at work, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the chance to know him. Clarence’s sense of humour was one of a kind, you never knew what he was going to say. His distinct laugh could be heard across the unit, that had a special way of making the toughest days a little easier. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family at this difficult time.
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Angelamcgrath1@hotmail.com posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of Clarence passing.
May he rest in peace
Angela and Felix
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Ellen McGrath posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Sending deepest condolences to Clarence’s family as they reminisce about the memories they shared with him. May he redt in peace.
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Martin and Sandra (Tobin) Careen posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
To all of Clarence’s family and friends,
The man, the myth, the legend comes to mind. Then again so does A Man For All Seasons. It’s not surprising that literary and fictional images are flooding my thoughts as we are say farewell to a real character that was larger than life.
He was the essence of strength and tenacity, which admittedly paled in comparison to his infectious laugh, quick wit, and comical demeanour. So many Clarence-isms will bring us comfort as they echo in our conversations forever. His signature phrases were often lifted from his favourite tunes, but they belonged to him because he lived them better than anyone.
His memory will be marked with tan-vans, hayrides, loads of wood, pastures of sheep, stables of pigs, fresh moose (very fresh), the best grub, organic before organic was a thing with glorious gardens, freezers of game and chickens galore, an open kitchen where food was served day and night, a table that was always set and a kettle that never cooled.
To an uncle, a confidant, a host extraordinaire, and forever groomsman (stood up to us on his 40th birthday), who will be loved for eternity. May he rest in peace.
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NORA ENGLISH posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Sending condolences to Joan and all the family on the passing of Clarence. May he RIP.
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Verna Harvey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
There is plenty of laughter and singing in Heaven the past two days with Clarence joining all those who have gone before him. They have their arms wrapped around him . His presence will be missed but I know there are so many memories of Clarence that his family and friends will only have to think about him and they will smile. My Mom Theresa, loved Clarence and I know he loved her and would always ask about her. He would have her laughing in minutes. So many precious memories of spending time in Angel's Cove, and Clarence , Betty and their family would be so kind to all of us.
God bless.
Verna and Rick Harvey and all our family.
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Margaret E Coffey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Clarence. May he RIP!
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Marlene coffey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Well, Clarence I can remember you from the time I was a very little kid, I loved visiting your home with your kids. That time when those two chihuahuas met me in the driveway barking and you told me to scuff my feet at them. So I did… I scuffed, they made at me like savages and you laughed so hard I think you cried. Yappy dogs will forever remind me of you. Rest easy sir, until we meet again.
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Elizabeth Lundrigan posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Condolences to Clarence's family during this difficult time.
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Joan Flood posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Out deepest condolences to all the family . I know he was very loved and cared for by all his children . May he now rest in peace reunited with his wife. Cherish all the wonderful mrr Edmories and continue to share the stories. Tony and Joan Flood
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Wanda and Walter posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this sad time. Your Dad cut lots of hay for us in Point Lance in his day.
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Danny Coffey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
First moose I ever killed back a Fabian’s when he was working lol
Had to get Clarence o help me carry him home , he said we’re caught were caught
Best saying ever from him is the one you guys wrote here at the end of the obituary
Condolences to all
rest in peace Clarence
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Michael Coffey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Dad so many memories growing up of hunting moose snaring rabbits cutting hay farming chasing pigs (lol)in the woods and having a scatter boil up.You never stopped always at something to provide for us all.For that I will be forever thankful.You thought me that hard work was nothing to be ashamed of and should be proud to be able to work with my hands .Know that will stay with me till we meet again.
You went through a lot in you life but always stayed strong and never one to to give up.There is one memory I recall that I went to Vancouver to go to work you went to work as usual that morning.By the time it was getting close for me to leave you hauled in yard came in said,look after yourself and work hard, You went for the truck not knowing I was watching as the tears rolled down your face.Never forgot that .Dad I hope your at peace .Until we meet again you eldest son Michael .
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Rodney coffey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
I have lots of good memories of Clarence growing up in Angels Cove some of which will remain with me forever, like how he taught me how to swim by throwing me in the Falls. It was a great childhood growing up near Clarence and Betty. Cheers my friend. I hope there’s a cold one for you on the other side. RIP
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Annie and Francis McGrath lit a candle
Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Our sincere condolences to all the family, our thoughts are with you . I’m sure he will be missed by you all , but I’m sure you have many treasured memories that will hold a special place in your heart. May He RIP
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The family of Clarence Fabian Coffey uploaded a photo
Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Harold and Joan Tobin posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Clarence was a great brother, a steady presence, a kind soul, and a friend to all. He was always there with a helping hand, a story, or a laugh. He lived a full life and meant so much to all of us. It’s hard to imagine life without him, but we’ll hold onto the memories forever. He spent a lot of time with us over the years as he worked in various places including Bay d’Espoir, Chapel Arm, and eventually back to Angel’s Cove on the Cape Shore, where him and Betty raised their beautiful family. He will be deeply missed. May his crowd find comfort in the memories that they shared and may he rest in peace.
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Rhonda Stamp posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Eddie's Last memory with Clarence at St Luke's Home was hilarious.... While Eddie and Clarence were at Eva Coffey's Tavern in Angeles Cove... When two people were arguing over Who caught the biggest moose!! Clarence's father came in ...heard the conversation and Said Con O Rielly caught the biggest moose that was ever caught on the Cape Shore... Eddie said Con couldn't catch a mouse.... Clarence and Eddie roared laughing so much!!! The staff wanted in!!!
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Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia has been serving the people of the Placentia and surrounding areas with dignity and respect since 1976.
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P.O. Box 267
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Placentia, NL A0B 2Y0