John New

Obituary of John New

NEW, JOHN C Died peacefully on Sunday February 13, 2011 at the age of 89 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Una R. New (nee Gillis), his wife of sixty-six years who survives him. Father of Janet (Richard Belknap) and Douglas (Kathleen), grandfather to Kate, John, Mark, Catherine, Sarah, Jennifer, Christopher, James, Robert and William and great grandfather to Olivia. Retired President of Corby Distilleries and Executive Vice President of Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts. Our family is grateful to the staff of E.W. Bickell Centre and Kensington Gardens for the care and compassion that they gave him. Our special thanks to his caregivers, Edith Fabros and Gladys Macasu, for their devotion to him in his last years. A private family service was held on February 18, 2011. If desired, memorial donations to support James and William New in their Ride to Conquer Cancer at: to11.conquercancer.ca. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.