Ernie G. Newhook
1936-2019
Ernie G. Newhook of Riverview passed away peacefully with his
family at his side on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at The Moncton
Hospital.
Born in Botwood, NL he was a son of the late Leonard and
Daisy (Peyton) Newhook.
Ernie retired from Co-op Atlantic
Foods in 2001. He loved being around the water as well as hunting and
fishing while living in Newfoundland. He enjoyed sports and coaching
in minor hockey.
He was past president of the Alzheimer’s Society,
was a recipient of the 125th Centennial Medal and a member of the
Riverview Lions Club for 23 years and serving as Lion Tamer and as
chairman on numerous committees. He was honoured with a life
memberships from Lions Club International and the Lions Foundation of
Canada Dog Guides.
Survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Newhook of Riverview;
son, Richard Newhook (Michelle) of Riverview; two sisters, Doris
Nicosia and Helen Bignell; brother, Robert Newhook (Phyllis) and eight
grandchildren.
In addition to his parents Ernie was
predeceased by his wife Jacqueline (Hayward) in 2016 and by a sister
Shirley Parsons.
Honouring Ernie’s wishes there is no viewing at the funeral
home, cremation has taken place.
Ernie’s family will be receiving family and friends at the
Riverview Lions Club, 701 Coverdale Rd. Riverview on Tuesday, July 30,
2019 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
A private family graveside service will be held at Fairhaven
Cemetery with Rev. Jonathan Gorham officiating.
Donations in Ernie’s memory made to the Alzheimer’s Society
or to the Lions Foundation Dog Guides would be
appreciated.
Special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Medical Staff of
the Moncton and Dr. Georges L. Dumont University Hospitals and also to
the Doctors, Nurses and support staff of the Victoria General Hospital
Hallifax where Ernie had his Heart Transplant Operation in May
1994. Thank you for giving Dad a chance to live, to
love and to spend these extra years with his wife, his children and
grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers &
Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506)
857-9544
Online condolences may be made
at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ernie G Newhook 19362019..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick