Book of Memories for Doris Newton

Condolence From David, Karen and Reilly Taylor

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:43:48 EDT

Wayne and Family, your mom was a very kind and dear lady and I will always remember the delicious cookies she always made and we got to enjoy. With Love, David, Karen and Reilly

Condolence From Larry and Linda Litt

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:06:10 EDT

Clayton and family....So sorry to hear of the passing of Doris...We have just come home from the west and I went online and found out.We surely would have gone to visitation and the funeral had we been here...Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time...Remember all the good times...Thinking of you Larry and Linda Litt

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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:21:49 EDT

Story shared: Doris Newton Eulogy by son Wayne Newton

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:28:22 EDT

Doris Catherine Macke was born on a farm not far from Clifford in Carrick Township, where she grew up as the kid sister of two brothers, Harold and Orville, whom she adored. She met her husband, Clayton, when she was working as a cashier in Clifford at Smith's grocery store and he was next door at Wightman Telephone. Married June 11, 1955, they first lived in a second-story apartment on Elora Street with a budget so tight they couldn't even afford a telephone - ironic considering that Clayton worked for the phone company. Doris and Clayton were married 57 years, truly life partners whose approaches to life were both in harmony and complementary. Larry was born in 1956 and by the time Wayne arrived in 1958 they were able to buy a house on Queen Street where they have lived ever since. When Doris's father died unexpectedly of cancer, the family farm was sold and Doris took in her mother, Sadie, who lived in the Newton household under Doris's care for almost 20 years. Doris's foundation for life was built by the Evangelical United Brethren Church, first as part of the Mildmay congregation and later in Clifford until the denomination merged with the United Church. Faithful in attendance, generous in her support, Doris taught Sunday school during the 1960s, played the piano, and volunteered with women's groups including helping to provide funeral lunches. Her faith was quiet yet confident and real in her community and with her family. Proud of her two sons, Larry and Wayne, and daughter-in-law Barbara, that was eclipsed, believe it or not, with the arrival of two grandsons, Adam and Ian. Doris was thrilled by every accomplishment of her grandsons, no matter how small or trivial, and cherished their visits and she, of course, spoiled them with her famous home-made cookies, squares and pies just as she had done for Clayton, Larry, Wayne and Barbara. We will miss Doris, and we are sad for the suffering, the blindness and physical pain she endured during her final years as a resident of Hanover Care Centre. Many bedside visits were hard and trying experiences, leaving family and friends to wonder what God's plan was. If it were a test of faith and patience, then certainly it was passed by people like Clayton, Larry and Wayne and Clayton's sister Audrey who has been a rock of support and comfort during this time, and Doris's best friend, Marion Pfeffer. Doris would not like to be remembered for how she was when she died, her physical body eroded and her dignity gone. Remember her for her kindness, her faith lived, and her commitment to her family and friends. Love people in your life as she loved those in hers.

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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:15:32 EDT

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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:13:10 EDT

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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:12:11 EDT

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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:56:26 EDT

Condolence From Gerald & Jill Machan

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:13:38 EDT

Larry & family, please accept our sympathy during this difficult time.

Condolence From Brian & Myrtle Demerling

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:36:04 EDT

Dear Clayton & family: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of Doris. She has had a long struggle and we know that she is at peace now with her Lord and resting in a better place.

Memorial Candle lit by Heathermae & Jordan Tristen Newton

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:05:38 EDT

Heathermae & Jordan Tristen Newton