February 20, 1926 – July 1, 2019
Passed peacefully away on July 1, 2019, at his home in Norman’s Cove, surrounded by the love of his family, Absalom John Newhook in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife Ruby Louise, infant son, John, brothers: Eric, Samuel, Robert and Leslie; sisters: Selina, Elizabeth and Sally. Left to celebrate his life and his legacy of unconditional love, his children,hell Linda (Aaron), Roger (Beulah), Dave (Lori), Eric (Valerie), Jennie (Lloyd) Philip (Karen), Keith (Laurie) and Peter (Donna); as well as 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph; sisters in law, Verna Newhook, Hazel Newhook, Jennie Varner (Jim), Myrtle Hiscock, Doreen Riche (Dick); brother in law, Don (Winnie) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 2, 2019 from 3:00 to 9:00 PM, Wednesday July 3rd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Thursday, July 4th from 10:00 at Good Shepherd Church, Norman’s Cove. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, July 4th at 2:00 PM. Internment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Norman’s Cove.
God blessed you with a huge heart. You were a very special person in my life. You treated me like your own and I love you for that. May your family find comfort in great memories. Rest In Peace
My condolences to all the family, I will miss your singing that we always heard when we were walking the hallway. What a sweet man, and you will surely be missed. Save in the Arms of Jesus
So sorry to hear of Mr. Newhooks passing . I’ll never forget the day he came to Shag Rock and was placed in a room with my 84yr old Daddy they hit it off right away . Daddy treated him like he would a best friend and it was so sweet to see them together. Daddy would say now don’t put that bathroom light in his eyes ( Mr. Newhook) as I was leaving their room at night because it will hurt his eyes and Mr. Newhook would say Mikie is some good to me lol .. God love his heart he was such a wonderful man !!
Our deepest sympathies to the whole Newhook family at the news of Absolom’s passing. A wonderfully long life truly well lived, and blessed by such a big, loving, well-knit family. Keeping you in our prayers as you celebrate his life, and his blessed reunion with Ruby.
Will always cherish my visit glad to have met him on behalf of Farnquist family thinking of your family at this time ❤️
So very sad to hear of Uncle Aps’s passing. We are in Manitoba visiting family so are unable to be there with you. He and Aunt Ruby were such wonderful people.