July 28, 1924 – July 31, 2013
Newell is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie, of 64 years; his sister, Dr. Enid (Bob) McRuer; his sons, Brent (Martha), Craig (Marie-France), Kevin (Pam); his daughter Susan (Ken) and grandchildren, Christina (Steph), Andrew, Lynda (Steve), Avril, Kathleen, Lauren and Graham.
Newell, a long-time resident of Victoria, was well known as an auto dealer, entrepreneur, MLA for Victoria and CEO of BC Development Corp. His interests included flying, having trained as a WWII RCAF pilot; a lifelong love of cars, travel and most importantly his love of family.
A service will be held Monday, August 19th at 2:00 pm at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets in Victoria with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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ANDREW SILVINA AND VICTORIA TIMMIS
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Glen & Jean Culham Marj & Family
We are saddened to hear of Newell’s passing.We wish you all your family well as you all live with the memories of all the happy times you all had together.
Deepest sympathyGlen & Jean
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W. Roy Hindle Dreadfully sorry to hear of Newell’s passing.
Deepest sympathies .
Sincerely , W. Roy Hindle
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Sophia and Harry Wolkowicz Dear Craig,Marie-France and Family,
Deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear father.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Sharron Higgins Condolences to all the Morrison family.
Newell was an esteemed elder at First United Church and a special friend to my Parent’s in-law, Irving and Leona Higgins.
Sincerely, Sharron Higgins
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Gerry and Pat Neely our condolences to the family upon Newell’s death after a life well lived and for the many public contributions made by him
Gerry and Pat Neely
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Jacquelene, Sheldon, Zoe and Drew Seigel Brent, Martha and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. Though we never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, he certainly was a big presence and was respected by so many.
Take comfort in the many wonderful memories that you have all made as a family.
The Seigel Family
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Ron Tomlinson I was a honour and a pleasure for Miriam and me to have known such a gentleman as Newell. His bereaved family deserves to be proud of the many positive contributions that he made to our community.
His personality and achievements will continue to serve as an inspiration.Ron and Miriam Tomlinson
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Heinz and Mary Mueller Sorry for the loss, he will be missed.
To Marj and all the family,
Newell’s passing represents a milestone in the lives of many
people and is the end of an era.
Newell was a wonderful mentor and friend, particularly to aspiring and enthusiastic young people.
He was always so ready to help and provide advice and guidance.
He was a tremendous family man who extended his kindness in a fatherly way to many beyond his own immediate family.
his stories were always fascinating, based on his experiences that were so unique.
he was a very special, one of a kind person, we shall never see again.
he was admired, revered and loved by all who were privileged to experience his friendship.
Memories of times with Newell will always endure because time spent with him was so special.
With much love and affection.
Andrew Silvina and Victoria Timmis