Newman, Raymond “Dean”

September 25, 1921 ~ September 18, 2013

NEWMAN, Raymond “Dean” – Age 91, formerly of Brigden, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia. Beloved husband of Eileen (McEwan) for 67 years. Loving father of Wayne (Patti) Newman, Dale (Vicki) Newman and Barry (Tammy) Newman. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Brad (Page), Nick (Katie), Shaun, Katelyn, Scot, Jae-lin. Dear brother of Ona Campbell and Jean (Ross) Smith. Survived by in-laws Gordon (Betty) McEwan and Donalda Patterson. Predeceased by his parents William and Sadie (Nicol) Newman, brothers Lyle (Catherine), George, Robert (Doris), Melvin (Margaret), Lee and in-laws Donald Campbell, Eunice (Pete) Henderson, Geraldine (Jack) Tancock and Donald Patterson.

VISITATION
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Brigden on Friday September 20, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

FUNERAL SERVICE
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00am from the funeral home. Interment to follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.

DONATIONS
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Brigden United Church or C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.

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  1. Our beloved Uncle Dean. Our memories of the Newman clan and the kindness Dean showed to us when we visited will be cherished forever. Rest in peace uncle.

  2. Dear Barry,Tammy, Jae-lin, Scot
    So sorry to hear of your Dad(Grandad) passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
    Hugs and prayers,
    Ellen, Dan, Jonah, Nathan

  3. For the Newman boys and their families.] We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Dean was a great friend. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. God Bless, Aunt Eileen.

  4. Wayne, Dale, Barry and families,
    I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a great man, always smiling. I remember how he enjoyed working in the vegetable garden and working in his “beautiful” petunias along side the driveway. The best neighbors anyone could ask for. My thoughts are with you. Connie Jaques, Owasso, OK

  5. Dean was such a special man with a big smile and acknowledgment for all. I have many fond memories of Dean who supported the Kiltie band.
    So sorry for your loss, hoping you find comfort in each other.

  6. Wayne, Patti and family, sorry to hear of Wayne’s Dad’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
    Debra May

  7. Wayne,Dale,Barry & Families
    We are so sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. Thinking of you and Eileen during these difficult times. Give Eileen a big hug from her brother. Due to Betty’s illness we will not be down for the funeral. God Bless. Gordon & Betty

  8. Dear Wayne, Patti, Brad, Ryan and Nick and all the Newman family: so sorry for the loss of your “Grandpa Dean”. Holding you in prayers…may you feel God’s love envelope you now, and always.
    with love from Mark and Sue Woodhouse (Fiona, Paige and Morgan, too).

  9. We wish to express our condolences to the Newman families, Dean was one of the first people I met when I came to Brigden. He will always be remembered in our prayers as a great man, Fire Chief, Christian and friend.

  10. So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful man. Our thoughts are with all of you and your families. Sincerely Ron and Jackie Atmore.

  11. So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad Wayne and Patti and all the Families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Ron and Maureen Bailey and Family!!!