Edward Joesph Newhook

In loving memory of Joe Newhook who passed away with family by his side on Monday August 31, 2020 at Case Manor in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. After a long battle with Alzheimers Joe is now at peace. Born in Trinity Bay Newfoundland on August 15, 1934. Predeceased by his parents Emanuel and Sarah Newhook. Joe will be deeply missed by his wife Phyllis and sons Edward (Shirley), Howie (Lori) and survived by sons Curtis and Wayne. Saddened by their loss are grandchildren, Lisa (Chris), Tammy (Nicola), Cori, Michelle (Derek), Melissa (Mike), Ashley (Ron), Stacey (Brian). Great grandchildren Jesse (Tara), Ty, Austin, Morgan, Marriah, Gavin, Brendan, Brianna, Ryan, Brayden, Makaela, Matthew, Macy, Annabelle and Emma. Great great grandson Carson. Joe’s brother’s Bob (Liz), George (Gloria) Art (Bonnie) and his late sister Miriam (Bob) as well as many nieces and nephews will also miss him.
His struggle is now over and he is now at rest. He will be missed forever.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimers society.

You didn’t die just recently,
You died some time ago.
Although your body stayed a while,
And didn’t really know.
For you had got Alzheimer’s,
You failed to comprehend.
Your body went on living.
But your mind had reached its end.
So we’ve already said, “Goodbye”,
To the person that we knew.
The person that we truly loved,
The person that was, “You”.
And so we meet again today,
To toast your bodies end.
For it was true and faithful,
Until right at the end.
And so, when we remember,
We’ll think of all the rest,
We’ll concentrate on earlier,
And remember all the best.
For in the real scheme of things,
Your illness wasn’t long.
Compared to all the happiness,
You brought your whole life long.
We think of you as yesterday,
When you were fit and well.
And when we’re asked about you,
It’s those things that we’ll tell.
And so we meet in remembrance,
Of a mind so fit and true.
We’ve here to pay our last respects
To say that. “We love you”.

Author Dick Underwood 2010