Charles B. Coombs IV

Charles B. Coombs IV, of Sandwich, MA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 24th, 2024. Born on August 15, 1957 in Boston, MA to Charles and Mona (Buck) Coombs III, Charlie was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be remembered for his quick wit, dedication to his family and friends, and love of the outdoors.

A native of Dedham, MA, Charlie graduated from Dedham High School and went on to earn a BS Degree from UMass Amherst. Before settling in Sandwich, MA, he and his wife lived in Danielson, CT where they made many life-long friends. He worked for many years at Boise Cascade and often said how fortunate he was to love his job which gave him access to fun experiences with wonderful people.

First and foremost, Charlie was a devoted family man. His face lit up with joy at the very mention of his little granddaughter Nora and he frequently spoke proudly of his wife and son. He loved spending time with extended family at his father's home in Pocasset, MA.

Charlie thrived in the outdoors, whether fly fishing or ice cutting with friends in the deep woods of Maine. Among his favorite activities were running road races and hiking with his brother Doug. They would traverse a different New England mountain each time, granting him membership in the New England 4000 Footer Club.

As a spiritual man who valued community service and brotherhood, Charlie was a prominent member of the Massachusetts Freemasons and over the years held many Masonic roles in several Lodges, including the Grand Lodge. Charlie was active in the Aleppo Shriners as well as the Scottish Rite, Valley of Southeastern MA. He was the recipient of the prestigious Joseph Warren Masonic Award for distinguished service.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 42 years Pamela-Sue; their son, Charles B. Coombs V and his wife Kristin and their daughter Nora, all of Winthrop, MA. He also leaves his father, Charles B. Coombs III of Pocasset, MA; a sister, Lauren Murphy and her husband Harry of Boston, MA; brothers Doug and his wife Dawn of Abington, MA, and William and his husband Randy of Boston, MA; sister-in-law Christie Coombs of Abington, MA; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Charlie is predeceased by his mother, Mona, and brother, Jeffrey.

A wake and Masonic Funeral will be held on Wednesday July 10th, 2024 at 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A in Sandwich, MA with a service to follow at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 159 Main St, Sandwich, MA 02563 in Sandwich, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the DeWitt Clinton Masonic Lodge in Sandwich, MA, or the Jeff Coombs Memorial Foundation. Checks can be made payable to DeWitt Clinton Lodge community fund or brotherhood fund, PO Box 342, Sandwich, MA 02563, or the Jeff Coombs Memorial Foundation, PO Box 463, Abington, MA 02351.