Robert Newland Obituary

Robert B. Newland DURHAM, N.H. - The Rev. Robert B. Newland, 77, of Worthen Road, died Nov. 14, 2010 at The Inn at Spruce Woods. Born Oct. 29, 1933 in Long Beach, Calif., he was the son of Paul T. and Margaret (Trainor) Newland. He received a degree in chemical engineering from Cal Poly and then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1957. In 1956 he met his future wife June Meyer. She and a friend rode their bicycles across country to California and there she met Bob. They were married the following year and recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Robert attended Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass., and in the early 1960s received his Master of Divinity degree. He was the associate rector at Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, rector at St. Aidans Church in Virginia Beach, and then rector at St. Mark's Church in Augusta, Maine. Robert enjoyed fishing and bowling, and loved to travel with his wife. He is survived by his wife, June Newland of Durham, N.H.; daughter, Peggy Goetz and her husband Brian of Durham, N.H.; son, Paul Newland and his wife Rebecca of Portland, Ore.; three grandchildren, Haley Goetz, Heidi Newland and Malena Newland. Services will be held next spring in Virginia Beach. Visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com to sign an online guestbook.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Newland

12 Entries

Betty Kennedy

November 18, 2010

Dear June,

We were so distressed to hear of Bob's passing. We have missed you both since you moved to New Hampshire, but I will never forget the wonderful times we spent together in your years in Virginia Beach, as well as the shared times at St. Aidan's. Remember that Bob and you were our first dinner guests in our home when he did the house blessing for us. I am still here and regret that we never were able to visit you in NH before his death. He was a real trooper! Bill and family join me in sending our prayers and deepest sympathy to all the family. With love, Betty, Bill, Cathy, Laura, John and Freddy.

Peggy Botteicher

November 18, 2010

Dear June,
I am so very sorry ot hear of Bob's passing. You and Bob welcomed me and my family to St. Aidan's as a new Navy family to Virginia Beach in 1975 where we stayed as active members until 1990 when we moved to the Roanoke VA area. Take care and God keep you in His loving arms. Peggy, Tom, Jennifer and Tommy Botteicher

Keith Willyard

November 17, 2010

Dear June,
Like so many, I was sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed my visits with him at Marian Manor and wish that I had known him in his earlier days. You both were a blessing to me and to our residents. Keith Willyard, Chaplain, Marian Manor, Virginia Beach, VA

November 16, 2010

Dear June,
I am saddened to hear of Bob's death. We enjoyed his presence at the Virginia Beach clericus for many years. You are in our prayers. Faithfully, The Rev. John A. Baldwin

Nancy Smith

November 16, 2010

Dear June and family,
We are sad to hear of Bob's death. We've been at St. Aidan's 30 some years now and Bob was rector when we arrived. I will always remember he helped me find a job at the English Country Day School, a preschool at St. Aidan's year's ago. We send our condolences to you all. Love, Nancy and Ed Smith

November 16, 2010

Dear June and Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Bob has died. We met Bob on our
first Sunday in Virginia Beach in 1975. And with his strong
early leadership, St Aidans has grown to be a strong,active
and devoted parish. I send my deep condolences and wish
you God's peace in the times ahead. Serge Demchuk

Robin Hudgins Horne

November 16, 2010

Dear Mrs. Newland & Peggy,
I remember your dad on Sunday mornings at St. Aidan's as growing up in Kingston. My dad is still on Kingston Drive. I wanted to send you my prayers & that I will always remember him as such a kind and healing spirit.
Love always,
Robn Hudgins Horne

Jeff James

November 16, 2010

My Dad worked for Bob at Procter and Gamble in Portsmouth. He liked Bob very much. I remember him from the early 60's at the P&G picnics. He was always a kid friendly guy. Dad always admired him for heeding the call to ordained ministry. Sympathy and prayers to his family.
Jeff James (son of Frank James)
Suffolk, VA

November 16, 2010

I grew up in St. Aidans church and have many fond memories of Rev. Newland. My family wants you to know you have our deepest sympathies. Ted Byng

November 16, 2010

Rev. Newland was here when we arrived in 1973 at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church and we are sad to hear of his passing...we wish to express our deepest condolences to the family...Tom and Alice Meinicke

John Meyer

November 15, 2010

Memories of my Uncle Bob,

Uncle Bob taught us all that you always enjoy and celebrate life no matter what the circumstances. No wheel chair ever held him back from traveling across the country to be with family and friends for weddings or ball games.

One of my most vivid memories of Uncle Bob is fishing with him, my cousin Paul, and my dad Art. I caught some horrible creature nicknamed the hopper chopper fish. We brought our catch back to Bob and June's house and had a wonderful feast.

I also love Uncle Bob's faith.

God bless you.

The Staff of Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home

November 15, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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