William 'Clive' COOMBER

26/11/1955 – 21/03/2026

Taken tragically from us.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret.

Loved father and father-in-law of Daniel and Annalee, Kerri and Shannon.

Adored Pop of Alex, Isobel and Harvey.

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Family and friends of CLIVE are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on MONDAY (March 30) commencing at 2.00pm.

Click this link to view the livestream of Clive’s Memorial Service

Funeral Notice

ServiceMarch 30, 2026 - 2:00 pm271 Raglan Pde Warrnambool, VIC Venue: Eastern Park Chapel

Tributes

  1. Deepest sympathy to Margaret and family.

    I remember the day Clive rode his first race. Just seems like yesterday. Very much the gentlemen and a voice of reason.

    Clive, may the road rise up to meet you.
    And may the wind be always at your back.

    Thanks for the memories over all those years.

    David Rae.

    David Rae March 30, 2026
  2. Deepest condolences to Margret and family on the passing of Clive a true gentleman
    Love Peter and Chantal

    Peter Murphy March 30, 2026
  3. The harmes family sends our deepest sympathy to Margaret and family for the sad loss of Clive thinking of you in our hearts ❤️‍🩹

    Trevor Harmes March 30, 2026
  4. My deepest sympathy to Marg and family. I have great respect for all Clive’s contributions to the cycling fraternity. Such a tragic loss for you all.

    David Phillips March 30, 2026
  5. My thoughts are very much with Margaret and family, and of course with my former colleague Clive – a true gentleman indeed.

    You were one of my first contacts at the College when I started teaching Clive, and you treated my bikes with love and care ever since.

    Michael Hoffman March 30, 2026
  6. Dear Margaret this is such a sad time. Clive was an amazing cycling buddy. I will miss our chats about cycling events from around the world and hearing about trips to catch up with your grandchildren. RIP Clive. I will miss you so much.

    Mark Hyland March 29, 2026
  7. Deepest Sympathy to Margret and family on the tragic passing of Clive. Will be missed in so many ways. RIP Clive

    Fiona Nick and Laura Lee March 28, 2026
  8. It’s hard to find the words to say to you Margaret. A terrible tragedy losing Clive before you both had the chance to explore so much in retirement.

    Louise and Geoff

    Louise Atchison March 28, 2026
  9. Margaret Daniel and Annalee Kerri and Shannon and the Coomber family words can’t express the sadness I have for you all with the passing of Clive
    Clive thank you for your support and friendship over our many years
    I will miss you mate

    Barry Warren March 28, 2026
  10. Dear Margaret, I am so sorry to hear about Clive. Such a tragedy. All my deepest sympathies to you and the family. Thinking of you.
    Louise

    Louise Hannay March 28, 2026
  11. Margaret and family, we send our deepest condolences. Clive will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Dad, Reg, sends his condolences also. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.
    Lynn and David Wallace

    Lynn Wallace March 28, 2026
  12. Tragically taken, yet doing what he loved.
    Through this difficult time our thoughts are with Margaret, Daniel, Kerri and their families
    Also to our mum Leanne and Clives other siblings who have lost their brother.

    Taken too early
    Loved deeply
    Remembered always

    Love Kate amd Brett Wines (and family)

    Kate Wines March 28, 2026
  13. So sorry to hear of Clive’s tragic accident thinking of you Margaret Max and families Sandra Hall

    Sandra Hall March 28, 2026
  14. Our hearts are broken but we will cherish our memories of Clive
    To Margaret & family our sincere condolences &heartfelt love
    Ken Regina & families

    kenneth j coomber March 27, 2026
  15. My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find strength and courage during this difficult time.

    Yolanda De Santis March 27, 2026
  16. Remembering a wonderful colleague from Warrnambool College.
    Condolences to Clive’s family.

    Rest peacefully Clive.

    Roxann Clapp

    Roxann Clapp March 27, 2026
  17. Dear Marg and family.
    We send our deepest sympathies to you all. Clive was kind and welcoming to us and will be missed.
    Love Mathew and Sarah Crocker

    Mat and Sarah Crocker March 26, 2026
  18. My sincere condolences Marg & family on the sudden loss of Clive in such tragic circumstances, taken from you far too soon. RIP Clive. Thinking of you.

    Marlene Emonson March 26, 2026
  19. Deepest condolances to Margaret & family on the very sad loss of Clive. Thoughts are with you all. xxx

    Lisa Fitzgerald March 26, 2026
  20. So sorry to hear of Clive’s sudden death. Thinking about you, Margaret and family, at this very sad time.
    Your Cleland cousins in Scotland.

    Robert Cleland March 26, 2026
  21. Marg, I’m So sorry to hear of the tragic passing of Clive. 💔 My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this very sad time. My thoughts are with you all. RIP Clive xx
    Doreen McCosh

    Doreen McCosh March 25, 2026
  22. Margaret, Daniel, Kerri and families.
    Hang on to those precious memories.
    Sending my love and condolences to you all.
    Goldie

    Goldie Goldstraw March 25, 2026
  23. A true gentleman in every sense of the word.

    David and Kate March 25, 2026
  24. Dear Margaret,Daniel,Kerry and your families. Deepest Sympathy on the sad and sudden passing of Clive.Loved brother,brother-inlaw and Uncle of John,Thelma,Michelle,Leigh and their Families. Rest in Peace Clive

    Thelma Coomber March 25, 2026
  25. Deepest sympathy to Margaret and Family,
    And to extended Coomber Family .
    Fond memories of your growing up years .
    Rip Clive.
    Noellene and Ian Campbell and Family

    Noellene Campbell March 25, 2026
  26. Dearest Margaret & Family,
    My Deepest Sympathy to you all
    At this very sad time. Clive was a
    Wonderful work colleague always with a. Cheerie smile and wave.
    Forever in our hearts.
    Merilyne

    Merilyne Johnson March 25, 2026
  27. Our deepest condolences to Marg and all the family at this very sad time with Clive’s tragic passing. Thinking of you all. Gerard & Leannexx

    Leanne McPherson March 25, 2026
  28. Remembering a gentle, softly spoken man taken too soon. A family friend, a respected educator and colleague, and a well known and celebrated cyclist in the Warrnambool community.

    Rest in Peace Clive. May the hills and head winds of the next world provide the challenges you so enjoy to overcome.

    Deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to Margaret, Daniel, Kerri and families.

    Robert Dart

    Robert Dart March 24, 2026
  29. Our Deepest Sympathy to Marg and family so sad to hear of Clive’s sudden passing .Will miss him riding past everyday . Shirley & Greg McSwain

    Shirley & Greg McSwain March 24, 2026
  30. Deepest sympathy marg n families on the tragic passing of clive,,thinking of you all at this sad time, ros mcbain

    Ros mcbain March 24, 2026
  31. Deepest sympathy marg n families on the tragic passing of clive,,thinking of you all at this sad time, ros mcbain

    Ros mcbain March 24, 2026
  32. My deepest Sympathy and Condolences Auntie Margaret, Daniel Kerrie and extended Family.Its been a privilege and im so proud to have had you as my uncle Clive we are all going to miss you so much.
    RIP Champion love always Christopher.

    Chris Coomber March 24, 2026
  33. We’ve lost not just a former colleague, but a friend. As a couple, we feel lucky to have known Clive in his two roles — Michelle as a colleague and Darren as a fellow cyclist.

    Even after retiring, Clive never lost that teacher’s way of connecting with people — patient, kind, and always up for a chat or taking the opportunity to tell a story . Whether at work or out on the road, he made the time we spent with him better.
    A gentleman who will be deeply missed and always remembered.

    Darren and Michelle Ladhams March 24, 2026
  34. Deepest sympathy to Margaret and family. Clive will be sadly missed around the Wangoom circuit at the Sunday morning race. He would always thank the volunteers on corners as he rode past. A gentleman on and off the bike. Rest peacefully Clive. Rusty, Leesa, Dylan & Liam

    Leesa Russell March 24, 2026
  35. Margaret Daniel Kerri Annalee Shannon and the Coomber family words cannot express the sadness I have for you all with passing of Clive
    RIP Clive I will miss you mate

    Barry Warren March 24, 2026
  36. Deepest Sympathy to Margaret and family on the sudden passing of Clive.
    Sonya and Stephen Brady(backyard neighbours)xxx

    Sonya Brady March 24, 2026
  37. Deepest condolences to Marg, Daniel, Kerri and families.
    Fond memories of Clive (Mr Coomber) from school days. Then friendship through Kerri and Clive’s love of bike riding, with my Dad’s passion for biking too.

    I’ll miss passing him each morning on my way to work, we’d cross paths at almost the same spot near tank corner each morning. Always with a wave and a smile.

    Rest in peace Mr Coomber.

    Tracy, David and Isabel McGinness

    Tracy, David and Isabel McGinness March 24, 2026
  38. Deepest Condolences to Margaret and family on the sad passing of Clive. Cycling will not be the same. Rest in Peace Clive. Kindest regards Marcus Coppock.

    Marcus Coppock March 24, 2026
  39. With heavy hearts we offer our deepest sympathies to Marg, Daniel, Kerri and families on the sudden and tragic passing of Clive, a much Loved family member.
    Also sending our Love and sincere condolences to Clive’s siblings Max, John, Ken, Suzie & Leanne , you are all in our thoughts at this very sad time.

    Fond memories are ours to keep.
    R.I.P. Clive

    Love from Uncle John (dec), Auntie Maureen , Katrina, Kerrie & Karen and Families.

    Kerrie Nash March 24, 2026
  40. Our deepest sympathy to Margaret and family over the sudden loss of Clive. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
    Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
    RIP Clive. Jan and Peter

    Jan Walker March 24, 2026
  41. Clive you were taken from us way too soon.
    Words cannot describe the feelings and the void that we now have.
    You will always be in our memories and a treasure in our hearts.
    Love you , rest in peace Clive.
    Your heart broken Sisters,Suzie, Leanne & Families.

    Sue Hallowell March 24, 2026
  42. We are deeply saddened to hear of Clive’s passing. He was a valued member of the North Tech/Warrnambool College community who made a lasting impact on so many students and colleagues.
    Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

    Warrnambool College March 24, 2026
  43. My deepest sympathy to Margaret & the whole family on the sudden loss of Clive, he will be missed dearly, thinking of you all, at this sad time.
    Browny.

    Rachael Brown March 23, 2026
  44. My deepest sympathy to Marg and family along with the extended Coomber families on the tragic passing of Clive. Gone to soon. RIP Clive.
    Sheryl (Warren)

    Sheryl Hyland March 23, 2026
  45. So sorry to hear the tragic passing of Clive. Our thoughts are with you Marg and family Anne and Nooka Taylor

    Anne Taylor March 23, 2026
  46. Our deepest sympathy to Margaret & family. Fond memories of Clive during our committee time together with the Victorian Veterans Cycling Council. Rest in peace Clive
    John & Barbara Faulkner

    John Faulkner March 23, 2026
  47. Dear Margaret, Daniel and Annalee, Kerri and Shannon and families.
    We were saddened to learn of Clives passing.
    Sending our love and sincere condolences.
    Your memories are more precious, even touched as they are by sorrow,
    Treasure them safely in your heart, as they help you through tomorrow xxoo 💔
    Kaye & Neil Johnstone & family.

    Kaye Johnstone March 23, 2026