Garnett Newman

NEWMAN, Garnett Roy November 15, 1925 - November 18, 2010Garnett Roy Newman, beloved husband of fifty-seven years to Audrey of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the age of 85 years. Garnett will be lovingly remembered by his children: Ivy (Brian) Phillips, Diane (Randy) Jones, Garry (Rondi) Newman, Brian (Terry) Newman, Cheryl (Dwayne) Newman, Linda (Paul) Bonsel; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by five brothers, two sisters along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Garnett was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. Garnett was born in Christiana, Jamaica. He left there in 1942 and in 1952 made Calgary his home. He was a community and family man. He played cricket with the Calgary Astras during the 1950's and 1960's. Garnett owned and operated the Caribbean Bakery with his wife and family and was well known for his famous meat patties. Dad retired as a bakery manager with Safeway at the age of 67. Garnett loved to garden and was an avid Stamps and Flames armchair critic. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Prince of Peace Community Centre Banquet Room on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. If so desired, a memorial tribute may be made in Garnett Newman's name directly to Prince of Peace Manor (285030 Luther Rose Boulevard, Calgary, AB, T1X 1M9) . To email expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com, Subject heading: Garnett Newman. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 1605 - 100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road), Calgary, AB T1X 0L4. Telephone: 403-272-5555. www.mountainviewmemorial.ca