Geoffrey Anthony Newcomb, 89, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Born September 7, 1936, Geoff lived a life defined by quiet devotion — to his family, his faith, his students, and the many small

Geoffrey Anthony Newcomb, 89, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Born September 7, 1936, Geoff lived a life defined by quiet devotion — to his family, his faith, his students, and the many small crafts that bring meaning to a well-lived life.Geoff spent his career as a high school mathematics and computer teacher, guiding generations of students with patience and precision. He carried that same steady hand into everything he did. He was, in the truest sense of the phrase, a gentleman.Faith was at the center of Geoff’s life. He was deeply involved in his church community at Spirit of Grace in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where he led the handbell choir for several years. The discipline and beauty of that music suited him — it required care, timing, and trust in the people standing beside you, all things Geoff understood instinctively.His curiosity and craftsmanship reached into every corner of his days. He built and maintained an intricate world of model trains, kept a stamp collection that grew over decades, and rarely missed a chance to work a Sudoku puzzle. He had a passion for photography and a good eye for the moments worth keeping. A lifelong learner, he was a devoted reader of nonfiction — always curious about how things worked and how the world came to be the way it is. He tended his garden with the same patient attention he brought to everything else, and was handy in the way that fathers of his generation were handy — there was no project around the house he wouldn’t take on. He loved the outdoors, especially time spent on the water in a rowboat or canoe, and many happy hours camping.Geoff was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marianne, and by his siblings Nancy, Roland, Cyrenius (“Peter”), Ethan, Cyrena, Tyana, and Kimrie.He is survived by his daughter Megan and her husband Leung, and their children Lillian and Jaden; his son Brian and his wife Jennifer, and their children Aleister, Saige, and Deakon. He leaves behind a family shaped by his example — his kindness, his steadiness, and his belief that a life of small, faithful acts adds up to something lasting.A memorial service will be held at Spirit of Grace Church, West Bloomfield, MI on July 18, 2026, at 11am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Spirit of Grace Church, or to a charity of your choice.