May 15, 1946 - April 25, 2019

Garfield Newman was born in Great Harbour Deep on May 15, 1946 to Catherine and George Newman. He lived there until they resettled to Englee where he went to school and then on to University where he became a teacher. On November 14, 1975 he married Frances Compton and they settled in Englee where Garfield continued to teach and they raised their family. In March of 1997 he retired from teaching after a 30 year career. Garf enjoyed his retirement working in his garden taking drives and meeting with his friends. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and they enjoyed him. Garf became sick this past Fall and entered hospital three weeks ago. He passed peacefully away on the evening of Thursday, April 25, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife Frances, children Lois (Sheldon), Danielle (Barry), Kelly (Steven) and Tyrone (Mandy) as well as his grandchildren Kyle, Dillon, Christopher, Deacon and Katie. He is also survived by his sister Verna (Wayne) as well as his nieces, nephews, sister in law Bernetta Newman, and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents George and Catherine Newman as well as his brother Robert. He will be sadly missed. Visitation will be held from The United Church in Englee on Saturday, April 27, 2019 and Sunday, April 28, 2019 with the funeral taking place on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John McGonigle. Interment to follow.