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Clifford Newman Obituary

NEWMAN, Clifford James Died peacefully on June 11, 2017 in Victoria, B.C. He was born on June 27, 1934 in Victoria, BC. Cliff is survived by his wife Kathy; children Mike (Susan), Steve (Deana), Cathie (James), Cheryl, Geoff, Russell (Paris) and Bruce (Victoria), grandchildren: Emily and Sarah Newman, Riley and Mya Newman, Brandon, Nathan, Travis and Jennifer Clark (Newman), Adam and Justin Courtnall, Ally, Lawton and Brooklyn Courtnall and Cassie and Jackson Courtnall. Cliff grew up in Vic West and went to Vic High. He started playing soccer in high school and then with the Gorge Soccer Association as an adult and was still playing with some of the same players in 2017. He worked for The Ministry of Forests (then called BC Reforestation from 1952 until retirement. His greatest pleasures were being involved in all of his family's sporting events and golfing with his buddies. The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Dan Warren and the doctors and nurses on 6th Floor North at VGH for the wonderful care they gave Cliff. A Celebration of Cliff's Life will be held at Pro Pats Legion, 411 Gorge Road East on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.gorgesoccer.ca. Condolences may be offered to the family www.mccallgardens.com
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Jun. 17 to Jun. 19, 2017.

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Starr McMichael

July 27, 2017

To the Newman and Courtnall families - What a bright spark, wry wit and big heart...Cliff was most definitely one of a kind. I am so very sorry for your loss. Starr McMichael

June 30, 2017

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. I always remember the New Years Day's when we were younger and we'd show up late. Uncle Cliff would eye us up and smile, knowing what we had gotten up to the night before, and then he'd dispense some wonderful advise! What a great sense of humour and wonderful smile he had. He'll be missed.
Wes Lyon

Alec Walton

June 30, 2017

I always enjoyed talking to Cliff on the soccer sidelines while he was watching his grand daughter play. Lovely man - will be missed

June 27, 2017

To the Newman Courtnall family~
I have so many years of wonderful memories, and I realize that you together can remember what was and share the feelings of those rememberances.
Thoughts & Blessings to you all~
Arlene Abbott & Family

June 26, 2017

To the Newman and Courtnall families - another good guy gone too soon. Cherish your memories, they are precious.
Marie, Ed. Longpre and family

June 25, 2017

Such a long time since I last saw Uncle Cliff. Nevertheless, he can never be forgotten. My thoughts to my cousins and their families. Linda Boyd

June 22, 2017

We write with heavy hearts and will forever miss Cliff. We remember his laugh, sense of humour and smile at all family gatherings. Our love to you. xo Jon, Diane, Jason & Sean

June 21, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the entire family on the death of Cliff. I worked with him back in the late 50's and he was best man at Chummy Crabbe and my wedding in 1959. I hadn't seen him for many years but bumped into him at Shoppers Drug Mart the first week of May. He stopped dead and looked at me for a minute and said "CRABBE". That was Cliff, he will be missed.

June 21, 2017

To all Cliff's family, Our heartfelt condolences. Cliff was a good man with an even better sense of humor. He will be missed but remembered often. Our loving thoughts are with you. Kevin, Tracey, Kyra, Taryn

June 20, 2017

Our hearts are so saddened to learn of Cliff's passing. Wayne and I will never forget Cliff's wonderful tribute to Arch at his service. Our best and sincerest thoughts to Kathy and the whole extended family. He was well loved by many!

Wayne and Jean McMillan

June 19, 2017

Cousin, friend and all time great host and guest .guy.
Both of us , Kath your wife and Kath , my wife became great friends.
So many great times in our home and yours , especially times in Maui, watching the Whale with my wife's father to dinners and extended evenings... Our family will not be the same without your presence , humour, but genuine love .
Miss you Cliff
Kath and Den.

June 19, 2017

The Members of the BRITISH COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION wish to extend condolences to the family and friends of Clifford Newman for their loss

King Lee

June 17, 2017

My deepest condolences.

June 17, 2017

Kathy and extended family,
I was deeply saddened hearing that Cliff had passed away. Although I didn't run into him often, he was often in my thoughts. The Gorge Oldies golf tournament is one place we would meet every year, there was never a handshake, it was always a big hug. I will miss that big welcoming hug even more than I missed his very entertaining emceeing at the golf tourney. May good friends and family help you all through this difficult time. R.I.P. my friend....norm baker

June 17, 2017

Kathy and family.Cliff will be missed by all.He was a wonderful man.
Bill Copithorne

Dawn Jones (nee Wakelyn)

June 17, 2017

Kathy and family! My deepest condolences on the passing of such a great husband, father, and grandfather. I have known Cliff for many years, mainly through my parents and his involvement in Gorge soccer. I will always remember his wit and sense of humour, it will stay with me forever. Hugs to you all.

June 17, 2017

A first class guy and forever my teammate.
Chummy

June 17, 2017

Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Cliffs passing, he was a wonderful man with a fun sense of humour. My family are all so sad for you all. My love Carolyn Holroyd

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