Service:
In keeping with Keith's wishes, cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ridgetown.
Keith Newcombe of Ridgetown passed away on Friday January 8, 2010 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Keith is the son of Alice (Padbury) and Arthur Newcombe. He was born at the family farm on the Ridge Road 80 years ago. Keith and his wife Marilyn (Durfy) celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on November 12, 2009. Together Keith and Marilyn raised four children; Judy & Dave Erskine of Blenheim, Robert Newcombe of Vancouver B.C., David and Karen Newcombe of Windsor and Linda & Ferg Connolly of West Lorne. They were blessed with eight grandchildren; Heather Erskine-Landon & Joe of Scarborough, David Christopher Newcombe of Windsor, Brian Erskine of Scarborough, Sharon Marie Newcombe of Windsor, Chloe Connolly of West Lorne, Gabrielle Connolly who predeceased Grandpa, and Ashley Langlois and Matthew Langlois. Their blessings continued with the addition of their great grandchildren Skyler, Malaya and a soon to be born grandson. Keith is survived by his twin brother Kingsley & Jean Newcombe of Chatham, by his sisters in law Pat & Larry Rumble of Ridgetown and Dorothy & Ross Currah of St. Thomas. He was predeceased by his brothers Leonard Newcombe, Howard Newcombe and Charles Newcombe. Keith was a long time employee of Kysor of Ridgetown Ltd and a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 66 Main Street West in Ridgetown on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Doug Rowley officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Keith with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
