– Phyllis Myrtle May Coombs


Phyllis Myrtle May Coombs, affectionately known as “Mama Myrtle,” to those who knew her, passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, of natural causes at Scarborough General Hospital.
Phyllis was born on January 14th, 1931, in Milford, Ocho Rios, Jamaica to the late Eustace and Edith Coombs. She had eight siblings, of which only one surviving sister remains, Essie Scott.
She is survived by her five children, Juliet, Doward, Derek, Dervent, and Tannis, and predeceased by her daughter, Laurine. Phyllis leaves behind over 25 grand and great grandchildren.
She was known as “Mama Myrtle” to many who saw her as a substitute mother because of her welcoming, loving, and hospitable personality to all, treating them as if they were her own children.
Mama Myrtle was a God fearing and Spiritual woman, who loved going to church and praising the Lord.
Prior to Covid, and her illness, she could be found at her beloved Church, St. Stephen’s-In-the Fields Anglican Church, helping in whatever capacity she could.
Phyllis will sadly be missed.
We take comfort through our tears, and sorrows, knowing that though she may be gone from us, she is now present with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Reception
Please join the family to further honor Phyllis at a reception
Church of the Nativity (Malvern)
10 Sewells Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 3G5
Saturday, 3 June 2023 Following the Interment

The Funeral Service will be live-streamed for loved ones who could not make it in person. A link will appear on the top of the obituary page at 10:45 am on Saturday June 3rd, 2023. The service will also be available to for viewing after the service in the "Media" tab page.