Sylvia Paulina NEWMAN

1944 - 2021

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

Sylvia NEWMAN Obituary

NEWMAN, Sylvia Paulina Sylvia Paulina Newman (January 16, 1944), retired health-sciences librarian, prolific gardener, passionate cook, lover of choral music, avid traveler, espouser of Finnish culture, devoted friend, loving wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Arthur, Sylvia leaves behind son Paul Newman and step-daughters Catharine Bulmer and Linda Kelly. Proud Mummu to William and Owen, and Aunt Sylvia to Derek, Leslie, Alanah, Christopher, Rachel, and Emily. Sylvia was an active member of her community and will be deeply missed by her friends from the Kingsway-Islington Probus Club and fellow parishioners at St. George's on-the-Hill Anglican Church. To learn about the memorial service and memorial donations, please visit: https://afterword.co/stories/sylvia-paulina-newman

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Published by Toronto Star from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
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Dorothy Hall

June 10, 2021

Condolences to Sylvia’s family especially her son Paul. I first met Sylvia when she was the librarian at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto where I worked supporting our faculty and researchers. We soon discovered our sons were classmates at Ledbury Park Public School. The boys were paired together to complete a class project, Sylvia graciously welcomed my son into her home. There was no mistaking the love, devotion and pride Sylvia had for her son Paul.

Maggie Hoffmann/TimSulisz

March 2, 2021

We met Sylvia at the Kingsway Islington Probus club and realized very early what a treasure she was. Sylvia was very active and involved in the Club and took on various roles, including president. She was well liked for her positive outlook and ideas. We will miss her dearly.
Maggie and Tim

Kim Davidson

February 27, 2021

So sorry to hear the news. Sylvia and Arthur were my parents' long time next door neighbors on Woburn Ave. They were the kind of neighbors everyone wants to have and helped us in many ways, especially when my mom died. I remember her cats roaming the neighborhood. My dad passed in 2015 so I hope the four of them can have a reunion now.

Barbara Kirner

February 24, 2021

My deepest condolences to Paul & family. I met Sylvia when our children sang with the TCC. Together we followed the choir on their tour in England in 1992 and made a lifetime of memories. Thank you, Sylvia.
Rest in peace.

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