Obituary of Henry Newman

The passing of Henry Wallace Newman of Fredericton, NB husband of the late Kathleen “Kaye” Newman occurred on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on July 24, 1928 in Devon, NB, he was the son of the late Henry L. and Viola (Barnett) Newman. Henry was a past member of the Douglas Baptist Church and also was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4. Henry worked as a shift supervisor for UNB Security for over 25 years. He greatly enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, cards, loved birds and wildlife and mostly enjoyed his friends and family. He served in Germany in the early fifties and was attached to the 2 RCHA. Henry is survived by his daughters, Mary Ann Carson, Valerie Nicholls both of Fredericton, NB, Viola Archer (Micheal) of Stanley, NB and Melody Decker (Boyd) of Fort McMurray, AB; sons, Carl (Norma) of Crabbe Mountain, NB, Richard (Cathy) of Hartland, NB, Edison (Paulette) of Fredericton, NB, Robin of Mainstream, NB and Calvin (Wendy) of Crabbe Mountain, NB; numerous and loved grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Linda) Newman of Fredericton, NB, Stanley (Kathryn) Newman of Ontario, Wayne (Sheila) of British Columbia, Arthur Newman of Fredericton, NB, Philip Newman of Fredericton, NB, Lewis (Louise) Newman of Miramichi, NB; sisters, Lillian Webb of Fredericton, NB, Laura Good of Ontario, Christine McInnis (Larry) of Calgary, AB. Besides his wife, Henry was predeceased by one brother, Bill Newman. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 are asked to assemble at the funeral home for a Legion Tribute Service on Tuesday at 7 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Douglas Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11 am with Pastor Peter Moore officiating. Pallbearers for the service are Nicholas Parsons, Judy Newman, Jason Goedmakers, Michael Goedmakers, Stephen Jensen and Gareth Newman. Interment will take place in Dayton Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the DECRH Palliative Care Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, Dayton Cemetery or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com