John NEWTON

NEWTON, John Suddenly on February 8, 2004 in his 83rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Joyce (nee Hamlet) for 56 years. Loving father of John and Mary Joy, father-in-law of Sandra (DeAthe) and Brian B. Murphy. Much loved by his granddaughter Erin Murphy and grandson Peter B. Murphy. Predeceased by his parents John and Emmie May Manger. John was born in England, educated at Norwich School and served his country in the Royal Engineers between 1939 and 1946 attaining the rank of Major and seeing action in Normandy, Walcheren and the crossing of the Rhine. He came to Canada in 1949 for Cadbury Bros. of Bourneville and settled in Montreal, retiring in 1978 as a Director of the Canadian Company. His community interests included more than 30 years non-uniformed volunteer work for Scouts Canada for which he was awarded the Bar To The Silver Acorn and, the Canadian Bobsleigh and Luge Association and the Canadian Ski Association for which he was Executive Director. Friends may attend the Funeral Service at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Friday, February 13 at 3:00 p.m. Reception to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 rue Ruskin Street, Ottawa K1Y 4W7 or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. The Ottawa Citizen,