Oral John Newhook

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Oral John Newhook (May 11, 1960 – July 2nd, 2020) of Norman’s Cove, NL

Predeceased by
Daughter, Kerri-Lea
Mother, Caroline Newhook (Smith)
Father, Cleophas Newhook
Sister, Joan Peddle (Newhook)
Father-in-law, Robert Mercer
Leaving to mourn
Loving wife of 35 years, Ivey (Mercer)
Sons, Gregory (Stephanie) and Tyler (Katie)
Grandchildren, Isabella, Jonathan, Norah (Greg and Stephanie)
Brothers, Don (Gloria), Ross (Doug) and Carter (Tracey)
Sisters, Glenda (Clarence) and Joy (Leo)
Mother-in-law, Elsie Mercer
Brother-in-law, Eugene, Ross (Carolyn) and Rodney (Pauline)
Sister-in-law, Deb (Art) and Lisa (Tom)
Large family of nephews and nieces
Special friends, Dion and Paula, Bert and Suz, Warren and Joanne
A cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Oral’s life will take place at a later date
“You’ll always be my best friend”
Posted in Obituary.

158 Comments

  2. So sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  3. So shocked n saddened to hear of this tragic passing , you will be missed, your voice, the way you could make the guitar sing n just you , thinking of you Ivy n your boys n grandkids , big hug to you all

  5. Sending my deepest condolences, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    My heart aches for you❤️
    Kennette King

  7. Ivy and all the family. So sorry to hear of Orals passing. Hang on to your beautiful memories. Thinking about you all. Hugs

  11. Ivey oh my what can I say such a shock so sorry to hear about oral my taughts and prayers going out to you and your family been thinking about you all day big hugs know that I’m am hear for you if you need be love you

  12. Ivey and family, so sorry to hear of Oral’s passing.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers. He will live forever in your hearts💙

  14. So so sorry to hear of your loss Ivy ,Condolences to you
    and your family.Rip Oral

    and your family,praying for you to get through this sad time

  15. So so sorry to hear of your loss Ivy ,Condolences to you
    and your family.Rip Oral

    and your family,praying for you to get through this sad time

  17. Sorry to hear of Oral passing.
    Deepest sympathy to Ivy, Greg , TJ and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep your memories close at ❤️

  18. Ivy and family , we are so sorry for your loss and that you are in our thoughts and prayers .
    May God comfort and hold you tight during this very difficult time. Hold tight to your memories to carry you through the tough times. Ivy also give our love and thoughts to Mom Elsie and your brothers Eugene, Ross, Rodney as they all share in your loss .
    Grace be with you all.
    Love and prayers

  21. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Oral’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.

  22. Sending my sincere condolences to the family. So sad. Know I’m thinking of you all at this difficult time. Hugs

  23. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you
    Without a doubt, Oral will be missed by everyone who knew him
    Hugs Ivy

  24. Ivey so sorry to hear about Oral’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God Bless you at this trying time.

  26. So very, sorry to hear of Oral’s passing, my heartbreaks for the loss of your best friend and partner in life. Although there are simply no words to ease your families pain, take comfort in knowing a whole community shares in your sorrow and supports you all in your loss. God bless

  27. I am so sorry to hear about Oral’s passing. For as long as I can remember, Oral has been such a big part of the music scene back home. I always enjoy listening to the local groups play during the summer when I am home and Oral was a part of this. Sending my condolences to Ivey and the Newhook family from Winnipeg.

  29. A wonderful happy soul, a gentle and good man. Ivey, there are no words to say how truly sorry we are. Please know you and your family are loved by all of us❤️ and he will be remembered as someone, like you, who makes the world a kinder place xx

  30. Ivy and family
    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hold onto your precious memories.
    Hugs❤️

  37. So sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. Thinking of Ivy and her family during this difficult time ❤

  40. So so very sorry for ya loss, thinking of your family. He was a great man and forever will be cherished! ❤️❤️

  43. Ivey and family, so sorry for your loss.
    Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time . God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏

  45. So sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. It was such a shock to hear. He was such a nice man. We always had nice chats whenever we were at the same meetings. He will surely be missed by so meny. Thinking of you Ivey and your family at this sad time.

  48. So sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences to Ivey and all the family. Hold close to all your wonderful memories ❤️❤️

  51. So sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts are with Ivy and family during this difficult time made more difficult because of the restrictions of the pandemic.

  52. Ivy and family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

  60. Ivy and family. So very sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. God Bless.

  61. To Ivey and family, so sorry to hear of orals passing, he will be missed by all who knew him, God bless you and your family

  62. Ivy and family and extended families: i am shocked and saddened to hear of Oral’s suddenly passing . I am so sorry that you have to go through such a great loss. Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time, and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. It certainly reminds us that life is so fragile and unpredictable. God bless him . May he rest in peace with those loved ones gone before. May God give you all the strength to comfort each other as you face the coming days.

  63. So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you Ivy and all your family. Thinking of you all.

  65. Ivey, TJ, Ross and the entire family, be it some small consolation that we are all thinking about you at this difficult time. The Burrys.

  66. Ivey, I am so sorry to hear about Oral’s passing.Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. Hugs

  68. Ivey, Our hearts go out to you and your family at this very sad time. May God’s love, along with the love, kindness and support of your family and friends give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love and prayers, Ida and Terry

  69. What to say there are no words to say prayers for all the family you were a very special brother in law you stood by my side when my own dad could not and you walked me down that aisle 38 years ago you were there when Jason was born our New Years baby you spent hours playing guitar to him while he sat in his little chair you will always have a special place in my heart I love you and your beautiful family you have a beautiful wife two fine sons real gentlemen they are and three very special grandchildren your memories will live on for sure I pray for everyone I wish we could be there xoxo

  70. Someone who shared so much life with you,will always be there.words cannot possibly express enough,how deep my sorrow is for you and your family.

  71. Ivey and family So sorry and shocked to hear of Oral’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. There are no words to express how we feel right now for you and yours. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers,. Oral RIP

  74. Prayers for peace, comfort and healing are being sent to those who are mourning the loss of your loved one.
    Jesus said “Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.”

  76. Ivy, so sorry to hear the news of Oral’s passing! Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time!

  77. Ivey, I am shocked and saddened by the loss of your best friend. There are no words my friend. Please know I am with you in spirit, giving you big hugs. Wish I could do more. To you and your family, my sincere condolences, sending love, hugs and prayers during this difficult time. Love you 💙

  79. Condolences going out to Ivey and family on the passing of a husband,father and grand-father. Remember the good memories and it will give you comfort in this sad time.

  82. Ivey @ family
    There are no words that I can say today to make. You feel better. We were so shocked to hear about oral’s passing .We will never forget all the good times we shared together . Sending thoughts and prayer to you all at this very sad time . Hugs to all

  85. Ivy and family
    There are no words I can say that can help you feel less sadness at this time. But I hope that knowing so many care and are thinking of you and your family, will help ease some of your pain. My condolences.

  86. I am deeply saddened to hear of Oral’s sudden passing. It is difficult to find comforting words with such a great loss to you and your family at ghis time. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May fond memories bring you comfort and peace . May God lift you up, and give your courage and strength in the days ahead . God bless you and your family..

  87. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you may you fine comfort in knowing so many care. A very sweet person indeed. Hugs

  90. So sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you Ivey and all of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

  91. Dearest Ross, Kym and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. We are thinking of you and your family. Much love and hugs, from both of us.

  92. Ivey and family
    My sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Oral. My prayers are with you all as you get through this very difficult time. God Speed. May he rest in Peace.

  94. Sorry to hear of your lost . Our condolences to Ivey and the family, and to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as well

  100. Ivy, Greg, TJ all of Newhook and Mercer family, We are so sorry and sad for your loss. It’s so hard to say goodbye to a life long friend. Over the years there’s so many memories that will always make us smile and cherish and shed a tear. I can’t believe it. RIP my friend. Ivy know that I am always here for you. Love ya ❤️

  101. Ivey, so sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. Just know that your memories will keep him near and that he will always live on in your heart.

  102. So sorry for your loss,no words can comfort you right now, just know your pain is shared by many, your hearts held in prayer. Lean on each other. Forever in our thoughts. Sincerely.

  104. Words are not sufficient to express our thoughts at this sad time. Ivey, may you find comfort and strength from the memories of the time you shared together with family and friends. Our condolences to the Newhook and Mercer families.

  109. Ivey and family , we are so sad to hear about Oral’s passing . May you find strength in the difficult days ahead and your cherished memories always keep him close to your hearts . We certainly remember the great times in Fort McMurray in the 80’s and how Oral loved to play and sing . RIP Oral

  110. Thinking about you Ivey and all your family at this very difficult time and praying for god to give you strength to get through the days ahead. Speak his name often and cherish the memories. Hugs

  111. So sorry to hear of Oral’s passing ,he will be remembered and missed .Sincere condolences to the family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ivey ,Greg and TJ .

  112. Ivy I am So very sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. I best remember Oral from my days working at Employment Services in Chapel Arm. He was very patient, pleasant , comical and soft spoken. He was so appreciative of the help I gave him. Each time I saw him he always spoke and had a smile. My heart breaks for you and your family at this very sad time. Cherish your wonderful memories. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hugs to you all♥️

  113. Ivey and family,
    We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Oral’s sudden passing.
    Our heartfelt condolences go out to you as well as all the Mercer and Newhook family.
    So deeply sorry for your loss.

    Hugs to All. 💙

  117. Ivy so sorry for your loss I was shocked and saddened when I heard that he had passed you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  119. Ivy we are so shocked and saddened. There are no words. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you all.

  120. We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband/father/grandfather/brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

    Wade and Tanya

  122. Ivy,
    So sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

  124. Sorry to hear about Oral’s passing. I will remember him for his smile and music. Hang on to the happy memories

  125. Very sorry to hear about Oral’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you, Ivey and your family during this very difficult time.

  126. So sorry to hear of Oral John’s passing at such a young age. I am sure he will be missed by all. My condolences to Ivey and family. Rest in peace Oral.

  127. Ivey and family, an heartfelt condolences, God bless you all.you all have great memories to hold close to your heart’s forever, hugs to you all.

  128. Ivey and family, we are so saddened to hear of Oral’s passing, he’ll be missed by many and may all your happy memories help you through this difficult time. Hugs to you all.

  129. So sorry to hear of Karl’s passing. May all the precious memories of the time you spent together bring you comfort . God bless

  130. A genetic cousin is almost like a brother and the loss is felt in a painful way. So sorry to see my cousin pass from us so soon. He will be remembered mostly as that funny little boy who became a buddy to our sons. Such memories! Later emerged a talented musical young man who will be missed by many. Our love, compassion and prayers are going out to the family during the trying days ahead!

  131. We were so sad to hear of Oral’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care.

  132. Ivy and Family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  133. My condolences to the family i went to High School with Oral and used to go to his parents for lunch just down the road from HTCH.

  134. We are so sorry for you loss. Oral was such a nice person and fun to be around. Thinking if you Ivy and your family.

  135. Ivy and family, we were so saddened to learn of your great loss.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

  136. We are so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to believe we were so close growing up together. He will be forever missed. Take care and cherish all the great memories.

  137. We are so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to believe we were so close growing up together. He will be forever missed. Take care and cherish all the great memories.

  138. Ivey my thoughts prayers and hugs go out to you and your family.
    We think of you with fondness and friendship
    Please think of the great times you had with Oral
    Love you both Always

  140. Ivy and family, We were so sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you find comfort in all the precious memories that you made together. Hugs to you all.

  141. We where deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of Oral’s sudden passing. Our deepest condolences to Ivy, his children and all of his family and friends.

  142. Ivy and family,Bob and I extend our most heartfelt condolences..We were so sadden to hear of Orals passing he is going to be missed by all who knew him..As the days continue to pass we hope you find comfort and support in the people around you and the wonderful memories you will carry in your mind and heart.

  145. Hi ivey and family i was so shocked to hear of orals passing we were the same age and i have lots of fond memories of us and our crew when we young without a care in the world he will surely be greatly missed by his family and friends . take care

  146. Ivey, we are at loss for words. We send our condolences to you and all your family at this difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Oral was a great man and will be truly missed.

  150. So sorry to hear of Oral’s passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! Hugs!

  151. Ivey and family: We are so sorry to hear of Oral’s passing. There are no words to help ease your pain right now but please accept our sincere condolences. Your memories will help you through this difficult time.

  153. Ivy and family, so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

  155. Ivey and Family
    We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Orals passing , he was such a kind hearted ,friendly and talented man . My heart breaks for you and your family . May God give you all ,strength and comfort in the days ahead . Oral will be missed by so many but never forgotten
    Hugs to you all !

  156. There are no words that can help ease your pain, but please know that your family is here to help in any way possible. Keeping everyone in our prayers.

  157. Ivey we were shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Oral. You and your family are in our thoughts. Hug each other tightly and remember all the great times you shared – hugs to you

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