1949 - 2021
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the family of Charles Arthur Newton (Charlie) announces his passing on March 16, 2021 at his beloved farm.
Charlie was born in January 1949, the third of five children, middle child and only son to Charles Henry (Harry) Newton and Bessie Jean Newton (Hilditch) of the Penhold area in Red Deer County.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandy (McArthur); daughter Tracy (Cole) and their children Emma and Abby; and son and farming partner Wes (Lisa) and their children Ellie and Charlie. Charlie is also survived by his four sisters, Mary Newton (Al Mayo) of Bassano, Shirley Johnson, Lynda Newton, and Sharon Newton (Rob Fisher) of Calgary, AB and their families spread throughout Alberta and into the US.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Henry (Harry) and Bessie Jean (Hilditch) Newton, Sandy’s parents, A.J.(Mac) and Joyce McArthur, and his brother-in-law Derek Johnson.
No service will be held at this time due to social gathering restrictions. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alberta and Northwest Territories Office, 100-119 14 Street NW, Calgary AB, T2N 1Z6. For full obituary, please visit www.meaningfulmemorials.ca. Condolences for Charlie's family may be emailed to [email protected] Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service, Red Deer 587-876-4944
