John Newell's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

John Newell

October 6, 1935 - May 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

John Newell's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

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John Newell

October 6, 1935 - May 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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John Newell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Newell (Sydney, Nova Scotia), who passed away at the age of 89, on May 29, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Jack Newell (Jack); his sisters, Elizabeth Lewis (Betty), Evelyn MacMillan, Jean Ginter (Doodie) and Patricia Hurlehey (Pat); and his brothers-in-law, Dr. Gerald Turner, Rev. Clayton Lewis, Sandy MacMillan, Ken Palmateer, Ed Ginter and Frank Hurlehey.

He is survived by: his wife Carole (Turner); his son Glen (David) of Toronto; his siblings, David (Beatrice), Linda Crockett, Thelma Palmateer and Alberta; his sister-in-law Beverley Turner; and his close friends, Nancy, Greg MacDonald, Ainslie, Brendan, Harper, Maisie MacKinnon, Ryan MacDonald, Christopher MacDonald (Karen), Coxheath, Desiree Cable and John. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmount United Church or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sydney Memorial Chapel



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Wed

June 04

Visitation

Sydney Memorial Chapel
49 Welton St, Sydney, NS B1P5R3

Thu

June 05

Funeral service

Westmount United Church
15 MacLennan Dr, Westmount, NS B1R1H6

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