Edward W. Lacombe

SPRING HILL, Fla. – Edward W. Lacombe, 88, of Spring Hill, Fla. and Winslow, passed away on April 9, 2024 with family and friends by his side.

He was born in Waterville on Aug. 29, 1935 to George and Leona (Paulin) Lacombe. Eddie graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1954.

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1954-1958. He was employed as a circulation manager with the Waterville Morning Sentinel for 37 years. He was a lifetime member of Waterville Elks Lodge #905.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, calling Bingo, playing cards, camping and going on cruises. One of his passions was splitting firewood. He also enjoyed following his New England sports teams along with the UConn girls’ basketball team.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 47 years, Betty (Bernard) Lacombe; his sister, Rita (Lacombe) Boucher, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Phyllis Kreft of Spring Hill, Fla.; sons John and wife Michele of Winslow, James of Sabattus, and Jeffrey of Oakland; grandchildren Krystal and husband Neal Mecum of North Yarmouth, Hillary Lacombe and partner Greg Rosshirt of Newington, Conn., and

Dustin and wife Sarah Lacombe of Brunswick; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

There will be a funeral service at St. John’s Catholic Church, Winslow on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.

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