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PHYLLIS NEWMAN With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Phyllis Newman, on September 28, 2017, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed by son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Natalie, daughter Reesa and grandchildren, Lee, Michael, Jeffrey and Sydney. Phyllis was born in 1931, in Chrobesz, Poland. She was a survivor of the Holocaust, immigrating to Canada at the age of 16, as an orphan, landing in Halifax, in January 1948. Despite this horrific beginning to her life, she built a new life in Canada, marrying Jack in 1950 at the age of 19. She moved to Toronto, then to Barrie, Ontario and back to Winnipeg. Phyllis and Jack worked hard to build a new life together, they were married for 63 years. They enjoyed life, they entertained and travelled, and in later years spent winters in Florida. After Jack's passing in January 2014, Phyllis remained active. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, going to movies and concerts, out for lunch and dinner, and trips to the local casino. She especially loved to dote on her grandchildren. Even though she developed some recent health issues, she remained independent and active. Just the week before her passing, she was busy cooking for the Rosh Hashanah holidays. Phyllis will be remembered as a kind and generous person who valued family above all, and who could and did talk to anyone and everyone. Funeral services were held on October 1, 2017 at Etz Chayim Synagogue. Pallbearers were Elliot Goszer, Steven Tritt and Sheldon Zipursky, and her grandchildren, Lee Starr, Jeffrey Starr and Michael Newman. Donations in her memory can be made to Jack and Phyllis Holocaust Education Fund, in care of The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, or a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Oct 14, 2017
PHYLLIS NEWMAN It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Phyllis Newman, on September 28, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Etz Chayim Synagogue, 123 Matheson Avenue East. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Sep 30, 2017
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 14, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My parents were friends with Phyllis and Jack, when they all lived in Barrie, Ontario. I still remember the day they moved to Winnipeg. We were all sad to be saying goodbye to them. Years later, when I lived in Winnipeg, for a few years, they were very kind and generous to me, often inviting me for Saturday dinners and Hockey Night in Canada on TV. My parents are long gone, but good memories of Phyllis and Jack, whom they considered as friends, remain. I only just saw this, now, and send my best wishes to Mark, Reesa and family. - Posted by: Jeff Feldman (Family friend) on: Nov 17, 2019
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I met Phyllis when I first moved on to the same floor of 200 Tuxedo 4 years ago. Despite losing her husband Jack in 2014 and a few serious medical issues, she was always upbeat. I will miss our frequent conversations by our mailboxes. She was a lovely person. Condolences to her family. - Posted by: Michael Craig (Neighbour) on: Oct 02, 2017
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Dear Risa & Mark and the whole Newman family I am so sorry to learn about you sad news. May you only know from Strength moving forward at this difficult time. - Posted by: Joel Debora (Friend) on: Oct 01, 2017
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A very nice woman, I will miss our conversations. Cheryl - Posted by: Cheryl singer (Neighbour at 200 Tuxedo ave.) on: Sep 30, 2017