Selected obituaries/marriages, etc. transcribed from the 1962 edition of The Daily News, published at St. John's, NL. The Daily News March 6, 1962 Page: 3 David Brown - Word was received from Toronto of the death there yesterday of a former Newfoundlander, 45-year-old David Brown, one-time resident of Tilting. Brown was killed when he fell several stories while working on the construction of a building. He leaves a wife and four children. The Daily News March 14, 1962 Page: 7 Spaniard's Bay - David Brown - For the second time in less than a week the small community of Tilton was shocked to hear of another tragic death at Toronto of a former resident, for on Monday, March 5, the Rev. E. Willis had to convey the sad tidings to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown that their elder son, David, 44, had been accidentally killed while working as a carpenter on the new Aeroquay Terminal at Toronto-International Airport at Malton. The unfortunate victim fell to his death from a height of more than thirty feet. He was pulling a plastic sheet over steel framework when a rope attached to the sheet broke and he lost his footing. David Brown was well and favourably known here. He married Marie Neil of Spaniard's Bay in 1944 and they have five children, Patricia, David, Elaine, Donald and William. He worked in Toronto for quite a number of years but eight years ago he took his family there to reside permanently. He was an excellent worker and skilled at his trade. That he had hosts of friends is evidenced by the fact that the mortuary chapel where his remains rested was filled with flowers and there were an exceedingly large number of telegrams, letters and cards. Hundreds of friends came to express their sympathy personally and the chapel of McDougall and Brown on Danforth Avenue was filled for the funeral services conducted according to the Anglican Rite by the Rev. Johnson. The L.O.A., of which the deceased was a member, was present and their burial ritual was read by officers of a Toronto lodge. Burial took place on the afternoon of March 8 and interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery. Besides his family in Toronto, he is mourned by his elderly parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown of Tilton, one brother, William E. (Architect) at Mount Pearl, five sisters, Sadie (Mrs. Ed Smith) at Tilton, Clarice (Mrs. John Highmore) at Bell Island, Daphne (Mrs. Azariah Smith) at Spaniard's Bay, Mildred (Mrs. William Pike) at Toronto, and Irene (Mrs. Leslie Highmore) at Bell Island. To them all we offer heartiest sympathy. "Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon him." The Daily News December 10, 1962 Page: 3 Raymond Clarke, 19, of Upper Island Cove was killed Saturday night when his car went out of control at Bishop's Cove and plunged over a 250-foot embankment. Two passengers - Elizabeth and Raymond Mercer, both of Upper Island Cove - are receiving treatment for injuries in the Carbonear Hospital. The Daily News December 11, 1962 Page: 3 Elizabeth Mercer, who with her brother escaped a spectacular traffic accident Saturday, was reported "slightly improved" at the Carbonear Red Cross Hospital Monday. The Bryant's Cove girl is suffering from a skull fracture but is off the critical list, the attending doctor said. Miss Mercer and her brother, Raymond were passengers in a 1952 model car driven by 19-year old Raymond Clarke of Upper Island Cove, which plunged over a 150-foot cliff on Bishop's Cove road, ending up in the waters of Conception Bay. The driver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clarke, was killed. Raymond Mercer was not seriously hurt. The car went out of control at a point known as the "Scrape", a narrow, winding road along the side of the cliff mid-way between Spaniard's Bay and Bishop's Cove. A report said the vehicle apparently struck a boulder on the left or high side of the road, ripping off a headlight and chrome strips. It careened to the right, tore away part of the wooden guardrail, and several feet further on crashed through the rail and plunged down the jagged cliff to the land-wash 150 feet below. The driver's body and Miss Mercer were found on the beach. Raymond Mercer was still in the battered car. The fatality brought the December violent death toll to 10. It was the fourth traffic death for the month. The total number of violent deaths in the province for the year is 158. The Daily News April 21, 1962 Page: 5 Carbonear, April 18 - Colbourne - Singleton Wedding Myrtle Isabel, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Colbourne, of this town, was united in marriage at Shearstown, on April 14th, at 7:00 p.m., to William Wilfred, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Singleton, of Tilton. The bride wore a floor-length dress of white, with shoulder length veil, held in place by a pearl studded tiara. She carried a bouquet of multi-coloured flowers and was attended by Miss Gloria Singleton. The groom was supported by Edward Murrin. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the groom's parents. The happy couple will take up residence at Tilton. We extend to them best wishes for calm sailing over the matrimonial sea. The Daily News January 22, 1962 Page: 2 Harbour Grace - Ethel Coombes - The sad news was received here on Thursday, January 18th, by Mrs. E. F. Goodland of the passing of her sister, Ethel, Mrs. David Coombes, at Louisiana, Missouri. The late Mrs. Coombes was born at Fogo and was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Irish of that town. Previous to her marriage to Rev. David Coombes, she had been employed with the Postal Telegraphs at St. John's. They later moved to the U.S.A. where they served several churches until the retirement of Rev. Mr. Coombes a few years ago, at Louisiana. Left to mourn, besides her husband, are a son, Rev. Richard Coombes, Dean of Spokane Cathedral, Washington, and a daughter, Mrs. Frances Thomson of New York. A son, David, met a tragic death in an automobile accident some years ago. Also surviving are a brother, Mr. George Irish and sister, Miss Susie Irish at Grand Falls, a sister, Mrs. E. F. Goodland, Harbour Grace, to all of whom the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended in their bereavement. The Daily News February 19, 1962 Page: 9 Harbour Grace - Rev. David Coombes - The news was received by his sister-in-law, Mrs. E. F. Goodland, Hr. Grace, on Wednesday, of the passing of Rev. David Coombes at Louisiana, M.S. on February 12th. The deceased whose wife (the former Ethel Irish of Fogo) had predeceased him a month ago, was born at Upper Island Cove, C.B. in 1890 and was the son of the late Joshua and Eliza Coombes. After receiving his early education at the C. of E. School, Upper Island Cove, he entered Bishop Field College, St. John's, later going to McGill University, and was ordained to the ministry in Upper Canada. For several following years, Rev. Mr. Coombes served the Church in the U.S.A. and retired for reasons of ill health several years ago at Louisiana. Left to mourn are a son, Rev. Richard Coombes, Dean of Spokane Cathedral, Washington, and a daughter, Mrs. Frances Thomson of New York and a nephew, Mr. John Coombes at Upper Island Cove and a niece, Mrs. John Payne. To all relatives, sympathy is extended in their bereavement. The Daily News March 13, 1962 Page: 16 Harbour Grace - Rev. David Coombes - The following is taken from a Louisiana Newspaper and should be of interest to former friends of the deceased in Newfoundland. The Rev. David Coombs, 76, a servant of God for half a century died quietly in his sleep on Sunday night. He had recently been hospitalized with pneumonia and never completely recovered from that illness. The Rt. Rev. George Cadigan, Bishop of Missouri officiated at the funeral, which was held in Calvary Episcopal Church with Rev. Alfred Mattes assisting. The burial was in the Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Coombes body lay in state and many friends viewed the body and paid their last respects. The deceased was born February 3rd, 1886 at Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland, of English parents and was the last of nine children. His ministry began in 1909 when he went to Labrador to teach and preach to settlers under the direction of the famed missionary, Dr. W. Grenfell. After two years, he became missionary Rector of the diocese of Montreal, P.Q. It was in Montreal that he received his training for the ministry at the Theological College of the Church of England. Rev. Mr. Coombes was ordained in 1917 and on August 4th, 1919; he was married to Miss Ethel Meek Irish who preceded him in death on January 16th of this year. In 1919 the young Rector left Montreal to accept the Rector ship of the Episcopal Church at Plainfield, Conn. And there he served for four years before coming to Louisiana on October 12th, 1923. Until his retirement a few years ago Rev. Mr. Coombes served all three Pike Episcopal churches, Calvary of Louisiana, Grace at Coxsville and St. John's of Eolia. Through the years the deceased worked with the poor of Pike County. From 1931 to 1942 he conducted a mission among the people who live among the Riverside and conducted an annual Christmas party. He has been chaplain in the Louisiana Elks since 1926. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. David Thomson of New York City, who had been with her father since the death of her mother. One son, the Very Rev. Richard Coombes, Dean of Spokane Cathedral, Washington and six grandchildren also survive. The Daily News October 24, 1962 Page: 2 Spaniard's Bay - Crane - Rowe Wedding The marriage of Minnie Violet, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crane of Tilton, to Mr. Chesley Malcolm Rowe of St. John's, was solemnized at St. Thomas' Church, St. John's, Saturday, October 20, at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. David Genge, B. Sc., officiating. Mrs. Dawson played the wedding music. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Mary, as matron of honour, and by the groom's sister, Margaret, as bridesmaid. Attending the groom were his brother John Rowe and the bride's brother, John Crane. The reception was held at the L.O.A. Hall, Tilton, where the wedding supper was served and the usual toasts were honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe plan to reside in St. John's.