Thomas Allen Newman

THOMAS ALLEN NEWMAN QC 1925 - 2011 Passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Sunrise Senior Living Centre in Unionville, at the age of 86. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Pattie Louise, his three sons Tom, Mike and Peter, his 3 daughters Cindy (Ron), Shelly (Martin) and Tracey (Doug) and his 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Harry A. and Margaret Newman and his siblings Harry, Robert, Richard, William and Anne Daly. Tom was a member of the RCAF and then went on to a long career in law. In addition to practicing law, Tom had a passion for hunting, fishing and travelling. He also devoted a great deal of his time to volunteerism as a Founding Director of Ducks Unlimited Canada, a longtime member of the Toronto Central Lions Club, a founding member of the Pickering Rod and Gun Club and as an active parishioner of St. Paul's On-the-Hill Anglican Church, Pickering, Ontario. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428-8488, on Wednesday, November 16 from 1:00--3:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 17 at St. Paul's On-the-Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Salem Cemetery and a reception to follow at St. Thomas Anglican Church (101 Winchester Road, Brooklin). Tireless Tom, as you were once hailed by a famous sportswriter who spent the day hunting with you, we are all going to miss you. If desired, memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charitable organization of your choice. A Guest Book may be signed online at www.mceachniefuneral.ca