Newcombe, Ivan Roger – age 72, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021, in Dartmouth General Hospital with his family by his side.
Born October 5, 1948, in Ship Harbour, he was a son of the late Eric and Ivy (Smith) Newcombe.
He devoted 31 years to Nova Scotia Power Co., retiring at the young age of 48. At that time, he engaged himself in being a loyal and trusted community man. He made himself available to all who needed his help, be it friend or strangers. His community and the surrounding communities will, without a doubt, miss his kind, willing, and eager hands. Ivan was a proud and faithful member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. He was a church warden in his childhood parish for 28 years. He would be happy knowing that the place of guidance that built his faith from a young boy, will now see him faithfully home.
Ivan is survived by his dedicated and loving wife of 53 years, Ada (Rutledge) Newcombe; son, Greg (Beth); daughter, Heather Smith. He was a proud and loving Granddad to his greatest joys, Claire Smith and Brooke Newcombe. Also surviving are his sisters, Pat Fahie, Ship Harbour; Sheila (Louie) Toth, Dartmouth; Pam (Dennis) Keating, Ship Harbour; Sandra (Jim) Reader, Lake Echo; sister-in-law, Bekki Newcombe, Ship Harbour; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Murray; and brother-in-law, Vernon Fahie.
Ivan was a devoted son-in-law and brother-in-law to all the Rutledge family, and those left will be forever grateful for having had him in their lives.
His greatest pastimes were spent in his woodpile, and knowing his winter would be warm (HOT), and cozy. He loved to fish, and enjoyed his trips up the lake to Camp Smiley with his buddies. For several years, he fished gaspereau with his buddy, Myles and Ross Keating, loving every minute of dipping traps, packing, fish, and enjoying a cold one, while sitting on a rock by the river. Crib games and Chase the Ace were a weekly ritual he looked forward to, while learning all the news he missed through the week. He spent many years playing ball and hockey, always on a team of faithful friends.
While adhering to all COVID 19 restrictions, visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14, 6 – 8 p.m., in Ship Harbour Community Hall. Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 16, at 11 a.m., in St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Lower Ship Harbour, with Rev. Andrew Mortimer presiding.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.
The family would like to extend sincerest thanks to the doctors and nurses of Dartmouth General Hospital, ER, 5th floor, and ICU for their dedicated professionalism, gentleness and kindness shown to Ivan during his final journey. God bless each of you.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
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