Keith was born in 1942 in Epsom, Surrey. The family eventually moved to Templecombe in Somerset when Keith was still a boy so he grew up working on a farm and was already driving tractors by the time he was 13.


Keith decided to go to Westminster Hospital Medical School where he did much more than study to become a doctor, like taking part in concerts, writing and performing in pantos and playing football for the Westminster team. He graduated in 1966 remaining friends throughout his life with fellow graduates from the “66 Club”.


Keith moved to Fareham in 1975 having married Ann in 1973 after meeting in the RAF. He worked as a GP in Fareham for 27 years before moving on to be an editor on various medical journals and continued to work for Web MD and several NHS committees. He had many friends, a close and loving family, and his achievements were many. His interests were varied and numerous, including scuba diving, skiing, sailing, cricket, travelling, music, football, theatre and writing.


He was a talented and creative person who will be remembered for his warmth, humour, kindness, spontaneous guitar playing and infectious laughter.