In memory of

Elizabeth Newton

August 21, 1923 -  February 6, 2019

Peacefully, at FountainView Care Community, on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Predeceased by her brother Michael and sister Margaret, Elizabeth (Sally to her family) is survived by her god-daughter, Jane Holmes (England), two nieces, Willow Newton Reed (Tennessee) and Lees Newton Stuntz (Massachusetts), two nephews, Dr. Edward Newton (North Carolina) and Dr. Warren Newton (Kentucky), their spouses, and numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Sally was an integral part of the Newton Family, participating in many celebrations and reunions for almost 60 years. Her sense of adventure and her lively, interactive interest in our lives was remarkable, and her indomitable spirit and unflagging good humour inspired us. Elizabeth will be missed by many friends who knew her through her teaching in East York and at Havergal College where she was a vice principal, as well as through her involvement in The Women’s Musical Club of Toronto and the ADK, an international organization of women educators, and through her interests in gardening, travelling and hiking, particularly with her friend Nora. Special thanks to the caregivers at FountainView and also to Latisha Maylor, Elizabeth’s personal caregiver who became a dear friend. A memorial service will be held at The Simple Alternative, 275 Lesmill Road, Toronto (416-441-1580) on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Visitation at 12:30 and Service at 1 p.m. Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to The Women’s Musical Club of Toronto, North York General Hospital foundation, the Bruce Trail Association or a charity of choice

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Laura Tufford Tyson (former student & friend)

Entered March 3, 2019 from Toronto

Miss Newton was grade 3/4 teacher at William Burgess School and again in grade 6 at R.H.McGregor. I was reunited with her in 1994 while walking on street in North York. We kept in touch and occasionally had lunch. One of her favourite haunts was Joey's in Don Mills. She loved to ride in my MINI, and she would recall the days when she drove the same car. I will always treasure her R.H. McGregor map of the world initiative, which her grade 6 students painted on the cement playground.
She taught me some wonderful values and I am so pleased that I was able to have such a long friendship which lasted over 50 years.

Janet Murray (Fellow member of the WMCT)

Entered March 10, 2019 from Toronto

The WMCT Foundation was established about a year after I joined the Club as Treasurer. Elizabeth was a true leader and supporter of chamber music, music education and performer development. The Club and Foundation were truly fortunate to benefit from her expertise.

Richard Allan (Second cousin)

Entered March 15, 2019 from London UK

Sally was one of the best and lived life to the full. We shall miss her.

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