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Francis Bruce "Bruce, Tik" KEITH

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Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Francis KEITH Obituary

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts the family announce the passing of Bruce on Monday, 2nd June 2025, aged 87 years, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Suzanne (Sue) for 57 years. Loving and proud father of Leighton, Joanne, and Cameron, and Grandad of Caleb. Loved son of Kenneth and Olga (both dec). Brother and brother-in-law of Eric (dec) and Jan, Earle (dec) and Jean, Maureen and Taffy (dec). Life member of the Clifton Rowing Club. All messages may be sent to 'The Keith Family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service for Bruce will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 21 Nelson Street, Waitara on Friday, 6th June, 2025 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Margy Maessen

June 15, 2025

To Sue and family so sorry for your loss. God bless, thinking of you at this time. Margy Maessen

Roger & Kay Feather

June 9, 2025

Dear Sue & family
Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Tik
Tik was one of life´s good buggas.I have fond memories of playing with Tik at Clifton Rugby club
He was a very reliable full back
RIP Tik

Kathryn Smith

June 8, 2025

To Sue & family sending u my love,thoughts & sympathies with Bruce's passing. His picture he made me is still in pride of place on my deck. Love Kathryn ex PM of Waitara Health Centre.

Paul Clarke

June 6, 2025

Sue and Family,
So sorry to read of Bruce´s passing - we have fond memories of you both, visiting our store Kingsway,over many years.Bruce was always a pleasure to attend to- one of the very good ones, and soloyal. Really sorry , we will be unable to attend Bruce´s Funeral , but will be thinking of you all ,
Paul and Fay Clarke
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Brooke

June 5, 2025

Another mighty totara in the Keith clan has fallen. Our grandparents & parents were the generation before us, as we are the next generation & then our children after us. Keeping the Keith legacy going. Sending love & condolences to Sue & families from Bernadine´s daughters, Gina & Brooke (& families), grand daughters of Owen & Maxie Keith, & from Karen & Amber (dec) née Keith & families.

Rena

June 5, 2025

Sue, Leighton, Joanne and Cameron, so sorry to hear Bruce has passed. You are all in our thoughts. Arohanui Rena, Shane and family XXX

Tony McGreal

June 5, 2025

Our sincere condolences to the Keith family. I will really notice the difference as I do my morning walks seeing Bruce and Sue in the car with the dogs or walking the dogs on the soccer fields. That toot/wave or chat will be missed. Betty and Tony McGreal

Stella Richards

June 5, 2025

My condolences to sue and family, always enjoyed a chat when we bumped into each other.

Montgomerie Family

June 5, 2025

Sue, Leighton, Jo and Cameron. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Bruce "Tik" was a great friend to Dad and Mum for many years and through their time with Clifton Rowing us kids also remember him fondly. RIP Bruce.

Warwick Dugdale

June 5, 2025

It is always sad to read of the passing of a friend from our younger years, and a member of the respected Keith family. From steering crews at Clifton Rowing Club as a young fellow, to many years service as the club secretary. Sincere sympathy to Bruce's family.

Jo Bublitz

June 5, 2025

R.I.P old friend. Bruce , you were a role model on the Fringe Festival committee. Also a friend to John

Margaret and Darcy Mangino

June 5, 2025

Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to the Keith Family and Extended Family...
..with Special Thoughts to our friend Maureen.
Much love to All.
Darcy and Margaret Mangino

Lianne Waters

June 5, 2025

Sad news. Sending sympathy and kind thoughts. Take care of your mum, she will need you all.

Wendy Johnstone

June 5, 2025

Sue, my thoughts are with you and your family. Remember Bruce when he worked with my Dad in FCOS shipping.
Wendy Johnstone (Spedding).

Dick Potaka & family

June 4, 2025

To the kieth whanau, condolences on the loss of Bruce R I P.

Maisie Leatherby nee Crow

June 4, 2025

To all of the Keith whanau and to you Maureen, have many memories growing up next door to you and your brothers and fondly remember your mum and dad, love and thoughts are with you all at this extremely sad time-Maisie Leatherby nee Crow and whanau

Denyse Salisbury & Family

June 4, 2025

Thinking of you all Sue and family in the sad loss of Bruce.

John Stockman

June 4, 2025

Condolences to Sue & family, a pleasure and an honour to have known & worked with Bruce for over 50 years. Deepest sympathy John Stockman

Janice & Allan Soffe

June 4, 2025

Dear Sue, Leighton Joanne & Cameron, sorry to read this sad news. Our deepest Sympathy to you all.

Maureen Ritchie

June 4, 2025

Thinking of Sue and family in the sad loss of Bruce..a true gentleman.. awesome memories of working together at Farmers Co-op NP..our sympathy&love Maureen&Trisha

Leeanne Old

June 4, 2025

Dear Sue , Joanne , Leighton and Cameron thinking of you all at this sad time. Bruce will be greatly missed by all. Sending our love.
Leeanne, Tania, and Tara

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Memorial Events
for Francis KEITH

Jun

6

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Josephs Church

21 Nelson Street, Waitara

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Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East, New Plymouth