Obituary of Eric Newman

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Newman announces his death. He passed away peacefully at Kenneth Spencer Memorial Home on October 2nd. Born in Harbour Grace, NFLD on July 1st, 1934, He was the son of the late John and Florence Newman. 

Eric is survived by his children: Kelly Anne Pugh (son in law, Bob Pugh), Lloyd Newman, Scott Newman (Fiancé Cheryl Woitte); his grandchildren, Grant Pugh, Sherry Smith-Pugh, Emily and Matthew Black, Kendall and Jesse Brydges, Dawn-Mackenzie, Wyatt Newman, Caleb Newman, Melodie Newman, Emma Newman; and his great grandchildren: Aidan Smith-Pugh, Eli Smith Pugh, Locklyn Smith-Pugh, Logan Dawn Brydges, and Pax Brydges his honourary grandchildren: Ben Walsh, Tyler Firth, Jesse Fitzsimmons, and Jennifer Buller-Piette; his surviving siblings: Lonniekk  Pike, Violet (Newman) Hansen, and Shirley Foskett

Along with his parents (John and Florence Newman), He is predeceased by his wife Muriel Faye (Williams) Newman, Their beloved son, Kevlin Eric Hatfield Newman, His siblings Fred Newman, Raymond Newman, Mary Maude (Newman) Flemming, Maisie Graves and Judy Pike.

Arrangements have been entrusted Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, NB (506-433-1176). Visitation will be held from Outreach Pentecostal Church on Sunday, October 23rd from 2-3 pm. A celebration of Eric’s life will take place on Sunday, October 23 at 3:00 pm, Also at the church. Internment will follow at Riverbank Cemetery. 

Donations in memory of Eric may be made to Outreach Pentecostal Church or The Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through wallacefuneralhome.com