Lawrence Keith Comba

Lawrence married Edith Laura Gray on 1 Jul 1926 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. Edith was born on 6 Sep 1898 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Sep 1949 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mabel Elizabeth Spencer. Mabel was born on 16 Dec 1895 in Georgian Bluffs Township, Ontario, Canada; died in Jan 1974; was buried in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the Almonte General Hospital on Saturday, January 1st, 1966, Charles C. Comba, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Ellen Clarke, dear father of Gladys (Mrs A.W. Dunkley), Allan C. of Toronto, and the late Lawrence Keith of Stratford, brother of Ida (Mrs Herb Boyd), Almonte, also surviving are three grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan 4th. Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.
**The Almonte Gazette , Thursday January 6, 1966, page 4

Charles married Elizabeth Ellen Clark on 24 May 1897 in Arnprior, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of David Clark and Margaret Munro) was born on 22 Mar 1877 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Dec 1957 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death of Mrs Elizabeth Comba, wife of Charles C. Comba, occurred at the Bethesda Hospital, Toronto, Thursday, December 5th after an illness of over a year. Mrs Comba, daughter of the late Margaret Munro and David Clark, was born in Almonte and received her education here. After her marriage to Charles Comba they lived in Almonte until 1921, when they moved to Toronto where they reside until her death. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Almonte and took an active part in church work. In Toronto, she was a member of St Clair Avenue United Church and of the Women's Association. She was an active member of the Well's Hill Lawn Bowling Club until her recent sickness. Mrs Comba leaves, besides her husband a daughter, Gladys, Mrs A.W. Dunkley, and a son, Allan, both of Toronto. Her other son, Keith, of Stratford, Ont, predeceased her by six months. She also leaves a sister, Hattie Clark of Almonte, and three grandchildren. A funeral service was held in Toronto on Saturday, December 7 after which the remains were brought to Almonte to the Comba Funeral Home, where a service was held on Monday, Dec 9th. Burial took place in the Auld Kirk cemetery.
**The Almonte Gazette, Thursday December 19, 1957, page 4

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Mr. David Clark
An old and respected resident of Almonte passed away Monday in the person of David Clark in his 80th year. He was born at Mountain of United Empire Loyalist stock his father being James Clark and his mother Harriett Van Camp. Deceased came to Almonte about 60 years ago and was employed in the woolen mills of the town He was married to Margaret Munroe who passed away two years ago. Mr and Mrs Clark had seven children, four of whom are living. The latter are: Miss Hattie, Almonte; Mrs C. Comba, Toronto; Hugh of Saskatchewan and Bertram of Ottawa. There are also one brother and three sisters surviving, namely: Charles of Renfrew; Mrs Berry and Mrs Shaver of South Mountain and Mrs John McIntosh, Williamburg. The funeral was held Wednesday Afternoon from the family residence, Mitcheson street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted at the home and cemetery by Rev A. McLauchlin of Trinity United Church. The pallbearers were all nephews of the deceased. R. Kearney, T. Price, Albert Clark, Alex Munro, W. Munroe Jr. and Ernest Foster. Floral offerings from relatives and friends testified to the esteem in which the late Mr. Clark was held. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Chas Clark, Renfrew; Alfred Clark, Ottawa; Mr and Mrs C. Comba, Toronto; Mr Allan Comba, Toronto; Mr and Mrs Bert Clarke, Ottawa and quite a number from Clayton and vicinity.
**1933, Friday February 17, The Almonte Gazette page 4

David married Margaret Munro on 24 May 1876 in Lanark Highlands Township, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Hugh Munro and Catherine McKay) was born on 8 Apr 1853 in Halls Mills, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jan 1931; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs David Clark
The passing of Mrs David Clark on Wednesday, January 28 will be noted with regret by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the district. She was in her 78th year. The deceased was Margaret Munro, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Hugh Munro and was born at Hall's Mills, coming to Almonte while quite a young girl. She was married to Mr David Clark and for over 50 years resided in the town of Almonte where, by her kindly disposition and many noble qualities she won for herself a very wide circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters all of whom were present at the funeral on Friday, January 30 to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr Hugh Clark of Cardross, Sask., Mr Bert Clark of the Civil Service, Ottawa, Mrs Charlie Comba, of Toronto, Miss Hattie Clark of Edwards, Ontario together with the husband are left to mourn her loss. She also leaves five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The late Mrs Clark had been in poor health for several years but was only confined to her bed during the last four weeks A life long member of Trinity Church, the funeral which was largely attended, was conducted by Rev A.J. Terrill, who paid tribute to the long and useful life of the departed. The pallbearers were her two sons, Hugh and Bert Clark; Mr Robert Kearney, a nephew; Robert Munro, a brother; Mr C Comba, a son-in-law and Mr Allan Comba, a grandson. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr Hugh Clark of Cardross, Sask.; Mr Bert Clark of Ottawa; Miss Hattie Clark of Edwards; Mrs A.W. Dunley, nee Gladys Comba of Toronto; Mr Allan Comba of Toronto; Mr L.K. Comba of Stratdord, Ont.; and Mr and Mrs C. Comba of Toronto.
**1931, Friday February 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4

Other Events:

• Arrival: 1832, Brockville, Ontario, Canada

Hugh married Catherine McKay in 1849 in Middleville, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Alexander McKay and Esther Jessie Mcdonald) was born on 4 Dec 1833 in Herron Mills, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Dec 1916 in Lanark Highlands Township, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]