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It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother Leone Newbold, age 79 years, on Monday, March 23, 2015 in Dawson Court with her family by her side.

Leone was born on December 11, 1935 to parents Carl and Lucille Hurst. As a child of a railroader, Leone lived in many communities until the family settled in Port Arthur, Ontario. Leone met and married her husband Bill Newbold and raised their family here. Together with her husband and sons, Leone worked alongside at the family business “Newbold’s Shell Service” until her husband’s passing. Leone then enjoyed the company of her children, grandchildren and later her great grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and travelling. Leone was a member of St. Paul’s United Church and attended regularly until she was unable due to her illness.

As an only child Leone’s family has grown and she leaves to mourn her sons Ed (Carrie), Bill (Leslie) and Larry (Debbie), by her daughter Patty (Gord) Waldie, by her 14 grandchildren Eddy, Suzy, Chris, Deryld, Michael, Kelly, Megan, Maddison, Matthew, Darby, Sarah, Devin, Miriam and Ashley as well as 13 great grandchildren.

Leone was predeceased by her parents Carl and Lucille Hurst, her husband Bill (July 1988), her son Peter in infancy and by her granddaughter Melissa in infancy.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in the Harbourview Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society.




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