Obituary of Keith Clingo
Keith James Clingo of Quispamsis and formerly of Upper Hampstead, NB was promoted to Glory on May 7, 2013, at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his first wife of 45 years, Edith (MacDonald) Clingo. His death occurred at the SJRH with his family by his side. Keith was born in Farnborough, England, on December 15, 1917, the son of the late Capt. John and Maude (Gosden) Clingo.
Keith was a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent of Upper Hampstead Baptist Church, a Trustee and Secretary of Gagetown and Hampstead School Boards. He was the manager of the New Brunswick Apple Exchange for 20 years and was manager of Gagetown Apple Co-op for 15 years, retiring in 1983. Keith was an agent and director of Fundy Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 35 years retiring in 1991. He was also a member of the Sussex Vale Kiwanis, Golden K. Club.
He is survived by his sons John (Jack) and Maria Clingo of Woodstock, ON, Bob and Cindy Clingo of Green Valley, ON and daughter Alice and Dale Fidler of Quispamsis, NB; 7 grandchildren: Karin and Mark McMullen, J. Keith and Jennifer Clingo, Shelly Clingo, Andrea and Gary Vail, Alison and Andrew Reid, Rick and Stacy Fidler, Cindy and Jeff Jenkins; 16 great grandchildren: Marina, Katrina, Matthew, Xavier, Connor, Casey, Sage, Silver, Emma, Elizabeth, Ryan, Eric, Ricky, Zackery, Tyler, Nicole; sister Joan Moore of Fredericton; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by stepchildren Reba, Kerry and Craig Sully and their families. He was also predeceased by his second wife Eleanor (Sully) Clingo; grandson Nathan Clingo; brother Derek; sisters Eileen Ebbett, Marjorie Burgess and Kathleen Gaunce.
Visiting will take place at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, Friday, May 10, 2013, from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. The celebration service of Keith's life will be held at the Rothesay Baptist Church, 30 Vincent Road, Quispamsis, at 10:00 am, on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Interment will follow in Upper Hampstead Cemetery in the afternoon.
For those who wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society or a memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family may be made through www.sherwoodsfuneralhome.com.