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Michael Anthony Newton

1946 - 2013

Michael Anthony Newton

1946 - 2013

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BORN

1946

DIED

2013

Michael Newton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 4, 2013.

NEWTON, Michael A. - 66 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on January 2, 2013, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Ottawa, he was a son of the late Cecil and Mary (Docherty) Newton. Michael lived and worked photography most of his life. Currently he was employed by Auction City (Manheim Auctions) in Lower Sackville and Enterprise Car Rentals at the airport division. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Arline (Jennings); sons, Michael and Courtney, both of Dartmouth; daughters, Bernadette (Allen) Fraser and Michelle Newton, both of Dartmouth; brothers, Peter (Charlene), Thomas (Caroline) of Bridgetown; Robert of Dartmouth; sisters, Joan (David) Allen, Annapolis Royal; Edie Newton (Eugene Organ), Conception Bay South, N.L.; Cathy Ramsay, Brantford, Ont.; Gladys Newton, Bridgetown; grandchildren, Courtney, Mickah, Michaela, Ashley, Devynne, Allen, Seth, Laurin and Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Jerel and newborn Antonio; as well as an abundance of nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Daniel and Issac. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 6, from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. in A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, from St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 10 Maple St., Dartmouth, Father Jim Richards officiating. Interment will be in St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bridgetown. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Shiners or a children's charity of choice. To view or place an on-line message of condolence please visit: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com
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June 25, 2013

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April 22, 2013

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March 7, 2013

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B fraser

June 25, 2013

Mickah finished her courses at SMU last week
and Allen graduated today :) Courtney is doing ok,looking for work:) Laurin is reading now and making sentences:) Michaela and Devynne are doing ok,they like the rest of the grandkids are struggling with your passing and miss you something awful!!!!
I'd love to say things have been easy
but who would I be kidding? Mickah said she seen your twin tonight
that thought cute harder than a knife.
Mom's relaxing a little "I know time helps" we found a lot of picks you've taken
over the years.
Michael's still home,he seens as he is doing ok as well, he found your wedding ring and your initial ring the day of your funeral
"I think this made his and Mom's day :) nice move lol"
Got Michelle another place and she seens to be doing pretty good for herself. In all we are playing our cards our own way an life is slowly moving forward, well its your Birthday tomorrow an its been a sad day for us all, I have no idea as to how anyone will feel tomorrow, so I felt a need to write as I always have, well HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD xoxoxo love an miss you

Michaela&Devynne

April 22, 2013

Lolo's final writting an reading to her Grampy

Lolo

March 7, 2013

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michaela newton

February 10, 2013

i miss you so much grampy , in the beginning it rlly hurt to know my grampys not here , still does but your in a way btter place.nyour not hurting anymore,your free , and i'll see you up there , shine over us and make us all smile like u always did . xoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxo love you and miss you so much

Princess Grampy

February 6, 2013

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Linda Chiasson

January 8, 2013

Thinking of you in your time of loss. Mike will be missed by a lot of people especially his familly. Lots of Love Bobby and Linda Chiasson. God bless and keep you as he is keeping Michael. You will meet again, never to be separated.

Darrelyn Jennings

January 7, 2013

RIP Uncle Mike, always on my mind forever in my heart.....

January 7, 2013

Edie, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
God Bless.

Barry Fowler

January 7, 2013

My deepest sympathies to all of the Newton Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Cynthia Taylor

January 6, 2013

Love you Uncle Michael !
Love Jane
Burford, Ontario

Lesley Meisner

January 5, 2013

To the children of Cecil and Mary..I am so saddened today to read of Michaels' passing. I did not know that your Mom and Dan had also passed. What a wonderful family you are. I pray that God Grants you the Serenity to get through these hard days, and that He will grant you Peace in the beautiful memories you have of Mike, and that you will find him in your sister-in-law and his children, and most especially in your hearts. I have included my email address so please be in touch. Gladys, I will call you soon. God Bless you all at this sad time. Sincerely Lesley (Ellis) Meisner

Mom Newton's 90th birthday!

Charlene Newton

January 5, 2013

Michael & Laurin

Charlene Newton

January 5, 2013

Peter, Gladys & Michael

Charlene Newton

January 5, 2013

Scott & Anne Marie Banks

January 5, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy to Peter, Charlene, Ben and the entire Newton family. We are holding you all in prayer.

January 5, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy to Peter, Charlene, Ben and the entire Newton family at this very sad time. We are holding you all in prayer.

Scott and Anne Marie Banks [Bridgetown, NS]

John Harris

January 4, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for the whole family. Mike's infectious grin will be with us always, secure in our hearts, as will he.

Glenn & Dora Heisler

January 4, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Michael's family at this time of great loss.

Patty Phillips (formerly Newton)

January 4, 2013

My heart goes out to Michael's devoted wife Arline. May Michael find comfort with his brothers Danny and Ian and his parents who will without a doubt recieve him with open arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

January 4, 2013

R.I.P. Mike, God be with you ......Sister in law Cheryl Cunningham

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