At her residence in Iondon on Sunday, February 21, 2010, Vivienne (Rlley) Newnham, formerIy of Seaforth, in her 88th year. She was an adventurous and courageous Iady, with a Iove of music, singing, history, gardens and traveI. AIways curious and creative, she was a IifeIong Iearner who dellghted in sharing the Iatest things she had Iearned. Vivienne was a spirituaI person who surrounded her famiIy and friends with unwavering Iove and positive thoughts. BeIoved wife of the Iate Robert W. Newnham (2005). DearIy Ioved mother of Cynthia Hathaway of Iondon, Rosemary and her husband Howie Pell of Kitchener and MichaeI Newnham and his wife Brenda Martin of Iondon. Ioving grandmother of Jonathan Newnham and his wife Christie of Brantford, Peter Newnham of Toronto and CaitIin Martin Newnham of Iondon. Ioving Canadian grandmother of Victoria, CharIotte and James Hathaway. Ioved by great-grandchiIdren Jonah Newnham of Brantford and Zachary Newnham of Toronto. BeIoved aunt of Diana Maxwell of ScotIand, U.K.. FondIy remembered by her sister Marion Maxwell of ScotIand, U.K.. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a son Robert M. Newnham, her parents Frank and FIora (Hellard) Rlley, a sister SyIvia BritIand and brother-in-Iaw Peter Maxwell. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Friday from 7-9 pm. A ceIebration of Iife wiII be heId at St. Thomas AngIican Church, John Street, Seaforth on Saturday, February 27 at 2:00pm. Rev. Karlne Farmer wiII officiate. Cremation has taken pIace. Spring interment at Egmondville Cemetery. MemoriaI donations to St. Thomas AngIican Church, The Van Egmond Foundation or to a charity of ones choice wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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Doreen Smith
With sincere sympathy, we will all miss her.
Doreen, Chris and Kier Smith
Janice Rodney-Hayden
I wish to send my condolences to the family. Vivienne was like a grandmother to my brothers and I. For as long as I can remember she has shared in all our family celebrations and supported us through the hard times. We will remember her always as the strong and generous lady that she was. I wish we could be there to honour her. Please know that we are thinking of you, and our hearts are with you.
Julie Ashley
Rose and Howie,
We are thinking of you and Cynthia and the rest of your family members at this difficult time. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet your mom when we enjoyed lunch together at the tearoom. She was a real live-wire, curious, full of joy—a true inspiration to me.
May you cherish the precious memories you have of your mom and may they be a comfort to you at this time. Know that you are loved, and in our thoughts and prayers.
-Julie and Ab Ashley
Ann Rolfe
Dear Mike, Rosemary and Cynthia.
So sorry to hear about your mom – it&&single&&s a sad time and we&&single&&re thinking about you all.
Jill Campbell
Dear Rosemary and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear mother. I am so sorry you have this sadness.
Jill Campbell
Cindy O&&single&&Brien
Cynthia, Rose, Howie and Michael,
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Cherish your memories of the wonderful person your Mother was.
Love,
Cindy, Jo-Dee, Emily and Carl
Trish (Rimmer) MacGregor
Your mom was a wonderful person. Always cheerful and friendly. When I was a young girl she was my brownie leader. I can&&single&&t remember if she was “Brown Owl” or “Tawny Owl”, but either way she had a wonderful way with children and youth. She taught us many crafts and handy bits of knowledge.
As I grew up in Seaforth I would run into her from time to time and she was always interested in what I was doing. Such a nice lady she was. I missed her when she moved away from Seaforth, and knowing that she has left this world….I miss her even more.
May good memories of your wonderful mother help to bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Trish (Rimmer) MacGregor
William Whitlock
Dear Cynthia and Rosemary:
My sincere condolences to the both of you on the lost of a great mother.
For the short time I knew your mom, she truly was a very interesting person and spunky.
God Bless
William
Nancy Newnham
First she was Mrs. Newnham to me and then she became known as Grandma to me, Jonathan and Peter. Throughout the years we have remained friends and always considered each other as family. She was a good, kind soul who was forever optimistic as she traveled through her life. The beauty of the world around her gave her peace and comfort. She will be missed but always loved.
Joanne Hickey
I am so sorry to hear that Vivienne has passed away. She and your father were really great neighbours when I was in Seaforth. Always willing to share their love of gardening. I know how much she missed Bob and am glad they are now together, continuing their travels and tending to a beautiful garden! The lawn chairs I bought from them are still on my front porch and used often. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne Hickey
Ann Prezcator
Dear Family:
Both of your parents were wonderful people. Your father taught my late husband, Wilfred at school in Clinton. He thought highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ann
Anonymous
With deepest sympathies. She was a very special lady to all.
Love, Craig and Vickie
Jane McClinchey
It is with great sorrow to hear of Vivienne&&single&&s passing! I have only known her as a caregiving client for the past few months. She has always shown a sweet disposition, a gentle and caring side; no matter the hardships that kept darting her direction. She was a true and gentle woman who touched my soul, and I know how loved she was by her devoted family. I pray that all family and friends, new and old can find the strength in moving forward and realized how blessed we&&single&&ve been by her crossing our paths!
janis and Peter Bisback
Dear Cynthia, Rosemary and Michael and families. Our deepest condolences to you all. I know how deeply the death of our parents affects us all. Your Mom and Dad were wonderful friends to the Whitman Family and I loved all the opportunities to chat with Mum at the Van Egmondville House and Hospice events. She was a great community booster. I am so glad she got to enjoy her new home in London. again, our prayers and love go out to all of you. janis and Peter Bisback
Anonymous
In fond memory of dear Vivienne with our love.
Lorraine Cantin & Antoine Garwah
Dear Michael,
Losing a parent, no matter how old she is or we, the children are, is a very painful time in one&&single&&s life. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lorraine & Antoine
Brenda and Jim McIntosh
To Cynthia, Rosemary and Michael:
We were privileged to know Vivienne through our work with
her on the Van Egmond Foundation Board of Directors.
Vivienne was definitely an adventurous and courageous lady
with a love for life. She was also a good teacher of the
history of the Van Egmond Foundation.
We would have personally expressed our sympathy to the
Newnham family with attendance at the celebration of
Vivienne&&single&&s life at the St. Thomas Anglican Church in Seaforth
but we are currently in the Rio Grande Valley of Southern Texas
at Donna.
Zain and Sherry Lynn
Dear Rose and Howie,
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family during the passing of your mother…a vibrant woman, who will be missed greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Love,
Zain and Sherry Lynn
Katie and Bill Teall
It was with great sadness that we read of the passing of Vivenne.We were neighbours of your Mom and Dad for many years and have really missed Vivenne since she moved to London. We send to you all our deepest sympathy . Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn and Robert Book
Vivian was a happy, loving woman who will be missed greatly. Our thoughts are with her family.