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Ringo as he was known to his mates,was a proud Men of League Member, sadly passed away on the 13 November,2015 at a Nursing Home in Kanwal (Wyong), after suffering a traumatic seizure only weeks before. He was a true product of the South Sydney District having grown up in Redfern , Sydney and lived to play rugby league from a child to adulthood. He developed into a clever and respected five-eight and only ever played with the strong Chelsea United Junior Rugby League Football Club teams through all junior grades in the South Sydney Junior Rugby League competitions.

Along with his two brothers Ray and Harry (deceased) they played together throughout the grades and formed a highly effective combination in many Chelsea United Club premiership winning teams. Keith was good enough to play to be selected in the 1952 South Sydney President Cup representative team,played in the senior B Grade Premiership team in 1954 and the A Grade Premiership teams in 1958 and 1959.After his playing days were over he remained actively involved in his Chelsea United Club as a Coach,Committee Member and was subsequently awarded Life Membership of the Club.

In recent years Keith moved out of Sydney to the Wyong area were he quickly gained a good reputation and was respected by all as he was in the South Sydney district and he was truly a Legend in his own lifetime.

A crematorium funeral service was held at Mackay Family Funerals , 249 Pacific Highway West, Ourimbah

1pm on Tuesday 17 November 2015.

Warren Thompson