Date of Service:
December 17, 2025
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Janet E. (O’Meara) Newcombe, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida.
Jan was a devoted wife and mother and a cherished member of the community. She was born on April 5, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa to parents Walter O’Meara and Marguerite (Dolson) O’Meara. She grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and was voted a Badger Beauty. After graduation in 1960, she went to work for the telephone company. During that time, she was married to Fred Torrent who was the father of Jan’s two children, John and Kim.
In 1974, Jan and the children moved to Florida. There she met and married her husband of the last 46 years, Geoff Newcombe. They created a loving blended family with Jan’s two children, John and Kim, and Geoff’s three children, Leslie, Sara, and Scott.
Jan was very active in her church’s many community programs and in the arts. She enjoyed attending concerts and plays and she participated in art shows as an accomplished painter, working mainly in watercolor.
Survivors include her loving husband Geoffrey L. Newcombe; children John F. Torrent, Grace (Reyes) Torrent, Leslie (Newcombe) Gallagher, Tom Gallagher, Sara (Newcombe) MacLeod, Jay MacLeod, Scott Newcombe, and Kris (Murray) Newcombe; siblings Thomas O’Meara, Michael O’Meara, and Shelley (O’Meara) Caldwell; grandchildren Madison Torrent, Kennedy Torrent, Mary (McGrath) Giddings, William Giddings, William McGrath, and Lauren Smith; and many dear in-laws and cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Kimberly Torrent.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 17, 2025 at First Methodist Church, Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue, 710 Jackson Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 or VNA, 920 37th Place, #101, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, 6230 77th St, Vero Beach, FL 32967 or First Methodist Church, 1750 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Bob & Susan Sabin - Cousins
November 20, 2025, 9:11 pm
What a lovely person, inside & out. We will miss her.
Bob Kaufman - Friends
November 20, 2025, 10:04 pm
Dear Jeff, Heidi and I were very saddened to hear of Jan’s passing. We were just getting to know both of you in a closer relationship. Heidi and Jan had a lot in common with their love for the Arts! God bless you and your family.
Linda Sposato - Friend
November 20, 2025, 10:10 pm
Jan was a true Lady ! Whenever we met she lit up a room with her genuine and gentle manner ! pesce be with you , lovely Lady!! Linda & Sam
Susan Davis - Friend
November 20, 2025, 10:26 pm
What a lovely Christian woman. So honored to have been a friend.
John and Sandra Helton - friends
November 21, 2025, 3:47 am
Jan was a dear friend to both of us, a lovely talented person and a devoted Christian wife. We miss her immensely! Jan we know you are resting in the arms of Jesus and you are in the presence of those who have gone before you. Oh, Happy Day to see your lovely daughter again!
Sara Newcombe MacLeod - step daughter
November 21, 2025, 4:03 am
I am still wrapping my head around this. My heart is heavy, my eyes are swollen. I love you Jan! I wish things were different over the past several years. I feel that COVID, etc got in the way of how close we all were as a family and I feel deep regret over that. I wish things had been different and I suffer now with not only losing contact with family over the years, but now losing you. But, I know you are in heaven, at peace, looking down lovingly and trying to tell us how beautiful it is and how happy you are there, reunited with Kimmie and awaiting our arrival al with open arms and an open heart. Love you and miss you ❤️❤️
Sara Newcombe - Step daughter
November 21, 2025, 4:11 am
That is one of the most beautiful obituaries I have ever read and the photo is perfect. I have so much more I want to express, but I want to see if this will post. I just wrote a very long, heartfelt message, but it wouldn’t go through. ♀️❤️
Beverly Koons - Friend
November 21, 2025, 4:25 am
Geffory I’m so sorry for your loss. I will miss Jan she was a very special lady.
james hance - friend
November 21, 2025, 5:42 pm
Brenda and I are so sorry to hear this. she was a wonderful person the little time we knew her from the Daytona Turkey Run. We got to know her and Geoff very well. Brenda really enjoyed talkiing to her at show and her lovely cards that she would always bring one to us at show. so sorry and will be missed Jim and Brenda Hance Happy Cruisers Club
Lynne and Steve Gaber - Friends
November 21, 2025, 7:28 pm
Geoff and Family, We were blessed to have you and Jan in our lives. Jan was a beautiful, vibrant and loving person. We are grateful for the many hand crafted cards we received, the time we spent visiting at car shows and lunches and dinners. Recently Jan gave us some Frangipani branches from her very own Frangipani tree and we now have a Frangipani tree growing in our yard. It’s so wonderful to have a living gift from someone so dear. May you all find solace in the fond memories she’s left in so many hearts. Lynne and Steve Gaber