
Susan “Sue” E. Coombs
WATERVILLE – Susan “Sue” E. Coombs, 78, passed away peacefully at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, with family by her side.
Sue was born in Bath on Sept. 28, 1946, the daughter of Franklin and Gladys Sweatt. She graduated from Richmond High School.
Sue was lovingly known as “Nana”, aka “The Nan”. She was very proud of her family and cherished her grandchildren. Her favorite pastime would be spent being the funnest, best Nana anyone could ask for. She was always seen walking and enjoyed it so. She loved time spent with family. She loved her many shopping trips with her daughter, Carrie. She enjoyed puzzles, games, reading, movies and loved coffee and a good cheeseburger. She was always just a phone call away to be there for the ones she loved.
Sue had a long courageous battle with cancer. As her battle began with her first diagnosis in 2014, She showed strength and bravery throughout. Her family will always remember the love she gave and the wonderful memories she left us with.
Sue was predeceased by her parents; as well as her son, Jeffrey Coombs.
She is survived by her daughter, Carrie Coombs and her partner, Scott Dorval; her grandchildren, Courtney Dorval, Gage Dorval, Corey Coombs and Samantha Coombs.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at the Oakland-Sidney United Methodist Church, 14 W School St., Oakland. A family burial will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Join the Conversation
We believe it’s important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It’s a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. Read more...
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
For those stories that we do enable discussion, our system may hold up comments pending the approval of a moderator for several reasons, including possible violation of our guidelines. As the Maine Trust’s digital team reviews these comments, we ask for patience.
Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday and limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve.
By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is found on our FAQs.
You can modify your screen name here.
Show less
Join the Conversation
Please sign into your CentralMaine.com account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe. Questions? Please see our FAQs.