Obituary of Mary Newman

NEWMAN MAY - At the Charlotte County Hospital, on Sunday, June 4th, 2017; Mary “May” Scott (Andrews) Newman; wife of the late Wilford Franklin Newman of Campobello, NB. Born in Scotland she is the daughter of the late Thomas & Elizabeth (Andrews) Murray. May was the last surviving WW 2 veteran as a resident of the island. She served with the Scottish Land Army (Womens’ Land Army). She came to Canada as a war bride, very proud of her heritage and to become a Canadian. She worked for over 40 years at the Campobello Gift Storeand May was a longtime member of St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Campobello. May is survived by her 3 sons Wilford (Karin) of Toronto, ON, Alvin (Mary) and Robert (Eleanor) all of Campobello, NB, sister Margaret and brother Thomas both of Scotland 6 grandchildren, Treena Garrison (Brian), Nicholas (Betti – Jo),Eric (Lori), Thomas (Kim), Kyle and Brett (Chelsea), sisters in law and brother in law, nieces, nephews and cousins. May was predeceased by 1 brother William. Resting at St. Anne’s Anglican Church , Campobello from where the funeral service in celebration of Mays’ life will be held on Thursday, June 8th, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Janice Watters officiating. The interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery followed by a reception in the church hall. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation at the church on Wednesday evening only from 7 – 9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the church memorial fund, cemetery fund or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB E3L 2B2