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.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Sydney Memorial Chapel (49 Welton St, Sydney, NS B1P5R3). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Westmount United Church (15 MacLennan Dr, Westmount, NS B1R1H6).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmount United Church or a charity of your choice.
