ARTHUR G. NEWTON

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ARTHUR G. NEWTON Arthur G. Newton of Whytewold, Manitoba, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertha and George, and his son Gregory in 2004. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty; sons, George (Alana), Stan (Jill), and Guy; grandchildren, Cheryl (Dave), Brenda (Dale) parents of Connor, Mitchell, Jonathan, Bradley, Joshua and Ashleigh. Art spent his early years in Winnipeg, later moving to Molson, MB. He voluntarily joined Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 18 serving in the North Atlantic and the English Channel on board the H.M.C.S. Skeena, a destroyer in the fleet. Upon his return from the war he married Betty in 1946. Together they raised four sons in Molson and Beausejour. Prior to moving back to Winnipeg we spent many good times at Hoban's Park with family and all our friends. Art was employed as a carpenter with the Marymount School Division up until health forced him to retire in 1985. Art and Betty retired to Whytewold where he enjoyed working in his shop on lawn ornaments, birdhouses, and whatever else required his skills. He loved his life in the country and greatly enjoyed the many types of birds he encountered. Art and Betty had many good friends and neighbours that they shared many an anniversary and dinner with over the years. We would like to thank Bob and all our many friends for their help in this time of need. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff and physicians at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion throughout Art's stay. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home with reception to follow. Rev. W. Gordon Shields officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 1 McDonald's Place, Toronto, ON, M3C 3L4. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main St. 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 21, 2007