William (Bill) Alexander Luscombe
July 8, 1925 to March 2, 2024
Obituary
Passed away peacefully, at the Caribou Memorial Veteran’s Pavilion, St. John’s NL on March 2, 2024, William Alexander “Bill” Luscombe. Born July 8, 1925, at the Grace Hospital in St. John’s. Predeceased by his wife Emily Victoria (nee Goodyear); parents, John and Clara; his brother Jack (Ontario); his sisters Agnes, Sylvia and Marjory of St. John’s, and his infant daughter, Jill.
He was a proud veteran, a long-standing member of the Canadian Legion, and a Shriner, and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather by all his family. Others may remember him from his former careers as a De Havilland Aircraft foreman in Toronto, owner of Luscombe’s Driving School in St. John’s, or proprietor of the Trading Post in Bay Roberts.
Bill was a WWII veteran. He volunteered with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders to defend his country, at age seventeen, and fought in the liberation of Belgium and Holland in 1944-45. He met and fell in love with his future wife and fellow veteran (Canadian Women’s Army Corps), Vicki Goodyear, aboard the SS Kyle on their mutual return from service, to Newfoundland, in 1945.
Some of his happiest times were spent on weekends at the “bayhouse” in Bareneed, Conception Bay, where extended family gathered for Saturday night singalongs or “hootenannys” as he liked to call them. He was an avid boxing and hockey fan all his life, and he loved the Toronto Maple Leafs almost as much as he disliked the Montreal Canadians.
He leaves to mourn his son Bill, of Hagersville, ON, and grandchildren Kelly and Bill, ON; son Rob of Halifax, NS and partner Jayne (Rideout), and grandchildren Nicholas and Thomas; daughter Deb O’Brien, of St. John’s, partner Sean and grandchildren Tim (Jaclyn Whelan) and Katie (Shannon Dwyer); son Capt. Richard, of St. Philips, and grandchildren Aimee, Danielle, Emily and Alex; and son Phil of Cambridge, ON., partner Tina Kent and grandchildren Janine and Stephen. Also mourning his loss are 14 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 22 nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Veteran’s Pavilion, for the kindness, support, and care shown to Bill and to Vicki over the last six years.
There will be a celebration of Bill’s life at a later date.
Bill and family, so saddened to learn of your father’s passing. Stay strong and treasure the many memories. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Our condolences and a wish you are left with a lifetime of treasured memories.
Lillian, Susan, Janet, and Sandra Case
Condolences to the family. He was a good uncle to me.
Deb and Rob,
Thinking of you both as you salute your Dad and Vicki a fond farewell. Best regards,
Paula Flynn
Dear Debbie and Sean,
Andy and I send you our sincere sympathy on the passing of your father.. He certainly had a very fulfilled and inspirational life. Vi
Deb and family, condolences to you on the passing of your dear Dad. Thinking about you during this sad time and wishing you comfort and peace.
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
Condolences to all the family. May he rest in Peace. God bless.
Bill was a kind and patient man. I only knew him briefly during my summer job tenure at Luscombes Irving. Thanks to Rob and Bill Jr for keeping the memories alive through FB.
Rob and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. Your dad lived a full and interesting life.
To the Luscombe family
I had the privilege of caring for both your mom and dad before my retirement
The Love between your parents was so evident and wonderful to witness
My deepest condolences on your loss
Good night and God Bless
To Bill, Rob and families ,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing . My sincere sympathies are with you during this sad time .
Barb (Chafe) Mosher
Rob and the Luscombe Family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your father. From his obituary it seems he had lived a long and happy life. May he and your mother rest in eternal peace. Sincerely,
Trixie (Cooze) Wight
Rob and Family
Sincere condolences on the passing of your father. By reading his obituary it seems he and your mother had a very long and happy life. Quite a legacy. May they both rest in eternal peace. Sincerely,
Trixie (Cooze) Wight
Deepest condolences to the family RIP Mr Luscome
Debbie and family please accept my sincere condolences on your Dad’s passing. He was a gentleman who I had the honour and privilege of caring for during his time at the Caribou Memorial Veteran’s Pavilion. He will be dearly missed.
Deb We want to extend to you our sincerest sympathy at the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
My sincere Condolences to the Luscombe family! He was such a gentle soul . I spent a great deal of time with the Luscombe family. Rick, Jan, and kids ,. I got to meet. Whom I called Grandpa Luscome and his Lovely wife Vicky . Such a Beautiful family . He is at peace now with his Loving wife . God Bless
The Luscombe family
So sorry for the loss
Mr Luscombe taught me how to drive
He was a fantastic driving instructor
He taught my mother first and then it was me
He was a very nice person
My condolences to the Luscombe family.
“Mr.” Luscombe taught me to drive. I could only hope the road I travel will be near as long and fulfilling as his.
A great man who I am honored to have known.
Rest in peace.
Deb, My deepest condolences to you and all your family at this sad time. From reading his obituary, I can tell that your Dad had an amazing life and was well respected by family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.
Condolences to the family…I didn’t know this man but just wanted to Thank him for his service..rest easy sir..
Rick, my deepest condolences to you and all the family !
My sincere condolences to everyone in the family.
I have some great memories of Uncle Bill from my years growing up. He and Anutie Vic coming to Ontario to buy cars for the driving school and visiting our family at the cottage (or Cabin as he referred to it) in Muskoka Ontario, as well as traveling to NFLD with my Dad (Jack Luscombe) and spending time in Bareneed at a family singalong. It truly was a good time.
May he rest in peace.
John Luscombe
Snow Valley, Ontario
Mr. Luscombe taught me to drive many decades ago. I remember him as a very patient instructor,, who had a calming way with a nervous teenager. He taught me well. Sincere condolences to his family.
Debbie, sending you and all Bill’s loved ones condolences on his passing. May your Dad rest in peace.he rest in peace and love.
Another of the greatest generation gone. So many of my fondest memories include Auntie Vic and Uncle Bill. He was a true gentleman. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Jennifer and Joe.
Rick ,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dave & Gloria
Our condolences to you & your family . May he Rest In Peace 🙏❤️
Phil,
My condolences to you and your family. Beautiful obituary. May your father and mother rest in eternal peace together.
Condolences to family and friends of Bill, I’ve met Bill and done a bit of business with him, after, i believe he returned from Toronto a long time ago ,I found Billll to be a serious, and understanding person, But have not been in touch for years ,Our thoughts and Prayers GOD Bless-Jim, Retr’d RCAF, (Ret’d Real Estate Broker/Owner.,)/wife Nelia Campbell St. john’s NFLD.
My condolences to the family . If the proof of how he lived his life is the children he left behind and the good people they have become,, he was a fine man indeed!
For the Luscombe Family in its entirety. He will be at peace now with his wife Vicky. MAY they rest eternally together.
My deep condolences to the family, I have many
Memories of Bill and always will remember him as a
real gentleman and very soft spoken. He was my boss at the driving school for a while and my earliest
memories of him was when he opened the Texaco
Service station on Adams Ave, the first in Nfld
I believe., he will be missed.