Edwin W. Newman

1945 - 2016

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Noe-Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory - Morehead City

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Morehead City, North Carolina

Edwin Newman Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Edwin W. Newman
Start: 2016-07-10T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Lake Johnson Park Conference Center

Edwin W. Newman

Morehead City

Edwin W. Newman, 70, of Morehead City, formerly of New Bern and Raleigh, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at home.

Memorial service in Raleigh, July 10 at 4PM. Lake Johnson Park Conference Center, 4601 Avent Ferry Road.

Born in Winter Park, Florida on August 23, 1945. Spent childhood in Florida, New Jersey, and Virginia, family settling in Wilmington where his father retired from the US Coast Guard. Graduated from New Hanover High School and UNCW where he was editor of his college newspaper, the Seahawk. Began newspaper career at the Wilmington Star News, worked as a reporter and editor for the News and Observer, Raleigh Times, Jacksonville(FL) Journal, and the Lexington(KY) Herald Leader. Ed retired from the News and Observer in 2007, and worked as a bookseller online and at New Bern Antiques until 2015. His interests centered around literature and history, especially military history. He was writing a memoir about his father's service in the Navy Armed Guard during WWII at the time of his death. Ed also loved boating, and spent many happy days on the water with family and friends.

Wife of 47 years, Mary Anna Porter Newman, daughter Cecelia Joyce and son-in-law Keith Joyce, two granddaughters Anna and Elizabeth. Sisters Margaret, Marie and Lenora Newman, sister in law Kay Porter Leager, one nephew and 4 nieces. Father Edwin Booth Newman and mother Muriel Wells Newman.

The family is at home, 108 Bay Ct. Morehead City. The family wishes to thank the staff of Carteret Home Health and Hospice, and Dr. Andrew Armstrong, Kristen Marie Tracy Davis, and Tara Hermann of Duke Cancer Clinic.

Family requests memorials to the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina, 3520 Tupper Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 and online at [email protected] or Carteret Home Health and Hospice, 501 N. 35th St. Morehead City, NC 28557.

Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. of Morehead City. Access online obituary and internet condolences through www.brooksfuneralhomeand crematory.com

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Published by The News and Observer from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Newman

Sponsored by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory - Morehead City.

10 Entries

Timothy Veise

July 8, 2016

Maryanna, I was saddened to hear that Ed's galant fight with cancer had finally come to an end. I did not know him as well as some, but I was greatly impressed with his interest in and knowledge,of history. I also thank you for including us at his birthday celebration last year, it gave me a chance to know him even better.The world is not a just place,It is just a place,It was just a better place , when Ed was here.Sincerely, Tim Veise

Victoria Jenny

July 4, 2016

We are so sorry! Your family is in our prayers. I will always remember his kindness to our boys! They loved the day that he took them out on his boat!
Phil &Victoria Jenny

Ginny & John Goss

July 3, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

July 3, 2016

Mary Anna Newman,
Condolences are extended you, the family and friends. I got to know Ed's dad when I first started search for the
USN Armed Guard WW II Veterans.He was one of the Armed Guard GREATEST HEROES and a friend.I hope you finish writing his dad's memoirs. You can GOOGLE: USN ARMED GUARD WW II and see what the Unit did in WW II.
Charles A. Lloyd Chrm. 1982-2016
115 Wall Creek Dr. Rolesville, N.C.

Sharon Campbell

July 3, 2016

I am sad that Ed is no longer with us, but am grateful for the time in recent months that I got to spend with you, Mary Anna, and Ed in Beaufort and Morehead City. Despite his pain and discomfort, he was a pleasure to be with and always seemed to enjoy company and spirited conversation. I've always enjoyed his company dating back to the RT days. You and your family are in my thoughts, and I will see you next Sunday in Raleigh.

Burgetta Wheeler

July 3, 2016

Mary Anna and Cecelia, I was so very sorry to see this. Please know you and your families are in my prayers. I have so many fond memories of working with Ed. What an exceptional human being.

Steve Hoar

July 3, 2016

Ed and I worked together on the copy desk at The News & Observer in Raleigh. I didn't he was ill and regret he had so short a time to enjoy retirement. Ed was a fine fellow, well-read with a subtle sense of humor, and an ace journalist. May he rest in peace.

Rachel Parnell

July 3, 2016

I am so very sorry to learn of Ed's passing. Mary Anna, my thoughts are with you and your family. Ed was a fine man.

Ann Berry

July 2, 2016

I was sad and shocked to see Ed's obituary, not having even known he was ailing. What a thoroughly decent, understated, erudite man--the kind I hope they're still making, somewhere. MaryAnna and all, you have my sympathy and I'll hope to see you at the memorial.

Ron Howard

July 2, 2016

Ed's range of knowledge of history and literature was detailed and widely appreciative. He was an erudite and courteous gentleman. My symapthy to his family.

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