John Newman

Newman - John Hamilton OMM, CD, KstG

June 23, 1936 – April 28, 2018

Passed away on Saturday, April 28th at the age of 81 years. Loving husband of Marion (née Bennett) and dear father of Mary (Keith), Elizabeth (Dave), Patricia (Alex), Carolyn, and Sarah (Dwayne). Proud grandfather of Laura, Michael, Christopher, Caitlin, Emily, Jennifer, Melanie, Amanda, Ryan, Hailey and Ivy. Great Grandfather of Mason, Carter, Charlotte, Isabelle, Mikaela, Colton, Auston and Matias. Predeceased by brother Ronald (Barri) of Toronto. Brother-in-law of Keith Bennett (Ada) of Finch, and Lawrence Peever (the late Kathleen) of Ottawa. John graduated from Kemptville College and was involved in agricultural organizations at both the Provincial and National levels for most of his life. He was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2012 and into the Order of St. George in 2014. John served in the Canadian Forces for 38 years and was inducted into the Order of Military Merit in 1974. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Friday, May 4 ^th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m and 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church North Gower on Saturday, May 5 ^th at 12 p.m. Reception to follow at Strathmere, the Garden House, 1980 Phelan Road, North Gower from 1:30 to 4 p.m. For those unable to attend the service, please join us at Strathmere. In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com .