PONTON, Keith Roy

Born on February 12, 1942. Passed away November 28, 2025.

Aged 83 years.

Passed away peacefully at LRH Traralgon.

Loving husband of Jill (dec)

Adored father and father-in-law of Darryl and Louise, Wendy and Stu, Rhonda and Matt, Geoff and Billie.

Loved Papa and Great Papa of Brylie and Jason, Caitlan and Ben, Loren and Luke, Matthew, Jackson and Jenni, Lewis and Nicole, Chelsea and Dylan, Cayden, Jos, Harry, Charlotte, Kita, Ted.

 

                                         A wonderful person, so loving and kind,

                                  what beautiful memories you have left behind,

                                         sharing, and caring, always content,

                                       loved and respected wherever you went. 

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service of Mr Keith Ponton will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy Traralgon, on MONDAY (December 8th, 2025) commencing at 11.00am.

At the conclusion of the service, we will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

 

                In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CJD Foundation.

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Tributes
  1. Keith was a gentleman who was highly respected and regarded at Cattanach’s Family Butchers in Newborough. He was funny, and our customers loved him.
    Mark and Christine send all our love to Keith’s family.xxxx

    Mark and Christine Cattanach December 1, 2025
  2. What an incredible gentle loving Man. Truly loved and so sadly missed. All our love forever Wendy, Stu, Jackson, Jenni, Jos, Harry. No suffering now. Dance til the cows come home xxx

    Wendy Paulet December 1, 2025
  3. A much loved and respected brother in law of Jack Loretta & family
    Sincere condolences to his family
    Remembering the good times
    Reunited with Jill
    RIP

    Loretta Rayner December 1, 2025
  4. Keith was a wonderful neighbour. Such a caring and loving man with a huge heart. He and Jill would always have a can of drink or treat for the kids on hand. We will miss your kind smile and sitting down for a chat and a glass of champagne. Condolences to his family xxx
    Brett, Ellen, Charlie and Connor

    Ellen Douglass December 1, 2025
  5. So very grateful to have you as my Papa (Papa Biscuits to Charlotte). I miss you so much already. But I find comfort in knowing you are with Nana, you’ve missed her dearly. Your final words to me were that you love me, I’ll forever cherish that ❤️ x love Brylie, Jason and Charlotte x

    Brylie December 1, 2025
  6. So sad to hear of Keiths passing, one of a kind person with that infectious smile. R.I.P Keith

    Neil Starkey December 2, 2025
  7. Dad you were a great loving and inspirational gentleman to everyone who came into your life, Especially to your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    You were the true Meat Master.
    Rest peacefully now with Mum the love of your life
    You will be forever loved and missed deeply

    RIP Dad and Papa
    Geoff , Billie , Chelsea ,Cayden and Dylan

    Geoff and Billie December 2, 2025
  8. So sad to hear of Keith’s passing, condolences to Keith’s family, he will be sadly missed R.I.P Keith

    Rebecca Camp (Ponton) December 2, 2025
  9. RIP Keith,great friendship over many years,holidays,BBQ,picnics,footy at Maryvale,family times to remember,thanks from Col Wells and family.

    Colin Wells December 2, 2025
  10. What can i say
    i was privilege to work with these beautiful person
    I have never meet anyone like keith
    He was such a beautiful kind person
    we had a lott off laughers
    im glad i got to see you one more time last week
    goodbye my beautful friend
    your at peace and you are with your beautiful wife jill
    lizzy xxxxx

    Elizabeth Drysdale December 2, 2025
  11. Played a lot of footy with Keith at the NFC over the years a gentleman.

    Len Rawlings December 2, 2025
  12. Remembering Keith from the Hyland St butchers and watching Darryl play footy at Cowwarr. Always good fun, laughter and an all round good bloke remembered with fondness. Sincere regards to all your family, Keith.

    Alan and Brenda Kanavan December 2, 2025
  13. We were so fortunate to have such a happy, good hearted person as a brother-in-law.
    So many wonderful memories of holidaying together and sharing good times.
    It was heart breaking saying good-bye to someone special that had enriched our lives with love and laughter.
    Til we meet again. XX

    Del & Max Cochrane December 2, 2025
  14. What an honour to have you in our lives, first when I was a child as our local butcher in Hyland Street and then as a cherished neighbour when I had a family of my own. Fly high and rest with your beautiful Jill. Will be sadly missed.

    Peter, Annette, Con, Korey & Mitch Kavadias December 2, 2025
  15. So sad to hear of Keith’s passing. Such a lovely man. Condolences to Stu and Wendy and family xx

    Debbie Cox December 3, 2025
  16. This is not goodbye dad – we know you will always be with us. Thankyou for your love and dedication to your family – we love and adore you. Be with mum now dancing in the stars , laughing and chatting about your incredible life together..

    That smile, kindness, generosity and endless love lives in our hearts forever.

    Rest in peace beautiful man ❤️❤️

    Matt, Rhonda, Lewis & Nicole

    Rhonda Noble December 4, 2025
  17. Love to all the Ponton family Kieith was a great man fond memories Kaye and Len Jones RIP

    Kaye Jones December 4, 2025
  18. Sending sincere condolences to the Ponton family. My parents never forgot the kindness shown to them by both Keith and Jill. May nemories comfort all in this time of sorrow.

    The Felmingham family December 4, 2025
  19. Much loved Brother in law and Uncle.
    Will treasure all the good times especially our Friday morning catch ups.

    Ron Dianne and family

    Dianne Rayner December 5, 2025