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James T. Coombs

July 4, 1938 — July 7, 2025

Dracut

James T. Coombs, of Dracut, formerly of Waltham, died Monday, July 7, 2025 at Blaire House of Tewksbury.  He was 87.

He was the husband of the late Philomena M. (Heaney) Coombs.

Family and friends will honor and remember Jim's life by gathering for an Afternoon Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday, July 20th from 2 to 5 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.

A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL FOLLOW.

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Afternoon Wake

Sunday, July 20, 2025

2:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

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245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

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Funeral Mass

Monday, July 21, 2025

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

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Burial

Monday, July 21, 2025

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