Preston Combs

WESTFIELD, MA – Preston Combs, 89, Westfield MA, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Noble Hospital in Westfield.

Born June 2, 1925, in Warrensburg, he was the son of the late Norris Combs and Viola (Baker) Combs Tomlinson.

Preston was a graduate of Fort Ann High School.  He was employed at Union Bag in South Glens Falls, Singer Sewing Machine in Utica, and retired from Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, after 33 years.

He married Jean Place, who was the love of his life and best friend.  She was the center of his universe.  They did everything together after his retirement. She passed away after 58 wonderful years of marriage.

Survivors include his two sons, Ronald Combs of Hartford and Kevin Combs of Williamstown, MA; his two daughters, Paula Phaneuf of Springfield, MA and Brenda Morrissey of Westfield, MA; his brother, Paul Tomlinson of Salem; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m., and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., on Saturday, at the funeral home, with the Reverend Robert Flower, pastor of South Granville Congregational Church, officiating.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Donations in memory of Preston may be made to a charity of one’s choice.