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Frances Newman

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Frances Newman obituary, 1922-2022, Greenwich, CT

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1922

DIED

2022

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Frances Newman Obituary

Frances Newman
1/14/22
Frances Newman passed on to eternal life on January 14, 2022 at Nathaniel Witherall Nursing home at the age of 99. Her calm demeanor, warm kind smile, whimsical outlook, and fashion sensibility will be forever missed. She was the epitome of style and grace in all that she did for a century.
The daughter of Carl and Elsie (Burrell) Karpas, Frances was born August 8, 1922 the oldest of three siblings. Raised in New York City, she graduated from the Wykeham Rise School in Washington, CT. Attending classes at Columbia University, she graduated from the New York School of Interior Design and worked for Interiors magazine. Her dedication to volunteerism began in New York where she helped coordinate and administer a Toys for Tots program.
Married to Marvin Newman in 1953, the family moved to Greenwich in 1966 where Frances would live for the rest of her life. She served on the Board of the English Speaking Union, Greenwich Chapter; The Women's Club of Greenwich, and served as one of the Hospitality Chairpersons of the Greenwich Women's Republican Club. She was also an active member of the Greenwich Antiques Society and the Connecticut Ceramic Circle. Frances was a longtime volunteer and assistant coordinator at the American Red Cross, Greenwich Chapter.
For the last 8 years of her life she was a resident at Nathaniel Witherall where staff will always remember "Beautiful Frances" for her kind words and seemingly never-ending fashion and style. She leaves behind her daughter Pamela Pooley and her husband Eric Pooley of North Salem, NY; her son Bruce Newman and his wife Meredith Newman of Deep River, CT; and five grandchildren, Megan Pooley, Caitlin Pooley, Ryan Newman, Griffin Newman, and Miles Newman.
A Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, which would have been the weekend of her 100th birthday; details will follow for family and friends in early summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Friends of Nathaniel Witherall, www.thenathanielwitherall.org

Published by Greenwich Time on Jan. 24, 2022.
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It will be a year since Frances left us...I know she is smiling down at us and always the fashionista wondering what to wear for the Christmas festivities in heaven. God bless her family and beloved friends.

Eileen Raucci

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December 13, 2023

I remember Frances when she was a valued member of both the Greenwich Antiques Society and the CT Ceramic Circle. She was a dependable and talented volunteer, but also pretty, stylish, friendly and fun. She has left us with many happy memories.

Nancy Connors

February 6, 2022

We used to do dog therapy at Nathaniel Witherell. Frances always greeted us with a smile and glowed with happiness. How wonderful that she lived such a long and joyous life! She was a shining star and the Pearly Gates have new pearls.

Susie

January 27, 2022

I worked at Bank of America for many years and always enjoyed when Mrs Newman came in. She was such a lovely person who will be greatly missed

Rusty Merry

Friend

January 26, 2022

Dear thoughtful Frances had many fine qualities...always sincere and positive. Her style was impeccable... a lovely lady.

charlotte barbaresi

January 26, 2022

Frances brought style and grace to any room she entered. A wonderful lady who dressed to the nines for every occasion. I will miss her smiling face her pearl necklace and velvet headband. RIP lovely Frances.

Eileen Raucci

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January 25, 2022

Please except my sincere condolences for the loss of your mom. She was a bright presence at Witherell, always friendly and cheerful. I used to refer to her as Ms. Greenwich, because she epitomized to me what someone from Greenwich would look like. Blessings to your family.

Elisabeth Franklin-Quigley

Other

January 24, 2022

Francis was such a treasure. She always had a smile and was such an endearing person. She was so kind to Christine at The Nathaniel Witherell and I treasure our conversations at lunch and dinner. She is now with those we loved and cherished in Heaven.

You were the best Francis!!

Love,
Donna

Donna Webster Hunter

January 24, 2022

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