Theodore “Teddy” Combs of Marblehead died Nov. 5 at age 72.
Although he suffered from mental illness much of his life, Combs never lost his sense of humor, wit or intellect. He was an avid reader of Tibetan writings of Dalai Lamas and other spiritual works, which gave him inner calm and purpose.
Combs enjoyed skiing, golf and especially swimming at Goldthwait Beach while growing up in Marblehead. He is survived by two siblings: Martha Combs Wheeler of Marblehead and Peter Leonard Combs of Gloucester, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, Theodore Homer Combs, and his mother, Patricia Leonard Combs of Marblehead. A private memorial is planned.
