Carla M. (Ross) Coombs
Passed on July 13, 2026
Resident of Holbrook, MA
Carla M. (Ross) Coombs, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 72. Carla leaves her devoted husband of almost 50 years, Richard J. Coombs. She was the loving mother of Ross Coombs and his wife Laura of Braintree, Melissa Coombs and boyfriend Dan of Weymouth; beloved grandmother of Candi, RJ, Gregga, and Tori; dear sister of Maribeth MacAskill and her husband Peter of Marshfield, Nora Hixon and her husband Steve of Rhode Island, Paul Ross Jr. and his long-time girlfriend Michelle Coates of Florida, and the late Deborah Swift, Stephen Ross, and Michael and Colleen Ross. Carla also leaves a sister in-law, Karen Ross of Stoughton, brother-in-law Joseph Swift of Plymouth, and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Boston, Carla was a resident of Mattapan and a graduate of St. Gregory’s. She worked as a bank teller, and in the mortgage and real estate fields. Carla was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to everyone she met. To Carla, enjoying moments with her family and loved ones brought her the greatest happiness, especially anything with her grandchildren. Her strength and spirit will live on in the memories of her devoted family and friends.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels (St. Mary’s), 392 Hanover St., Hanover, MA on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment private. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carla’s memory can be made to Autumn Hospice via autumnhospice.com/donate/ .
Services
Funeral Service
- July 16, 2026
- 10:00 am
- Our Lady of Angels (St. Mary’s), 392 Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339
I lived in the grove, right around the corner from the Coombs family. One thing that stands out in memory is how beautifully Carla kept her children; they were always impeccably dressed and so sweet. To Carla’s husband and children, Im sorry for your loss.
My sincere heartfelt condolences, to the Coombs & Ross families. Growing up in Mattapan, with Carla, & alll the neighborhood kids, was the best!!
May her memory forever be a blessing 💕
Dear Ritchie, Ross and Missy & grandkids. I am terribly sorry for everyone in your family. Carla was such a kind person. She always had a smile for everyone. I not sure if you heard that Scott passed in Fiji on the 8th. I just got back today at 2:00am today .Scott always mentioned how Carla would bring him coffee when he was building our house. I think they both thought a lot of each other with both of them being so giving . I’ll talk to you soon. Love, Claire
The Rowell & Dacey familys are so sorry for your loss of carla. We all grew up in mattapan and then moved to Randolph I was best friends with her brother michael. Carla & Richie were the best. May carla rest in peace 🙏