Joan Newton

Elizabeth “Joan” Newton of Blenheim, formerly of Barrie passed away at the Blenheim Community Village on Monday September 20, 2010 at the age of 74. Joan is survived by her husband Carl, by her children David Slusarchuk and Cassity Kingswell, by her step-children Doug(Nancy), Craig(A.J.) Sean(Lisa) Newton, Leesa(Dave) Woodhouse, Susan(Greg) Graham and Lynne(Kelly) Broadbent as well as her grandchildren Jocelyn, Jamie, Eric, Ben, Chad, Brittany, Michael, Cheryl Ken, Donald, Michelle, Louise, Phillip, Walter, Sean and Fran. Also survived is her companion “MAXI” (a miniature schnauzer). Joan studied Accounting in college. She also ran her own Daycare in Barrie. She loved bowling and arts/crafts and spending time with Carl at Lions Conventions until her illness made it impossible for her to attend. In keeping with Joans wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at The Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday September 22, 2010 from 1:00 pm- 2:00pm. A funeral service officiated by Rev. Curtis Marwood will be held at 2:00pm. Friends wishing to remember Joan with a memorial donation are asked to consider Cancer Research.