He was warmly described by his sons as a forthright man of high integrity and undivided loyalty; thoughtful, intentional and inclusive; a great storyteller with a sense of humour and an amazing collection of one-liners. He will be missed and remembered forever.
Obituary:
RONALD FRANCIS NEWTON
January 14, 1926 - December 16, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Francis Newton on Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Guelph General Hospital, in his 97th year. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Winnifred Newton. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Scott). Loving father of Joan Burgess-Swant and her husband, Doug of Chatham, Scott and his wife, Marie of Toronto and Tom and his wife, Annette of Aurora. Proud grandfather of Wesley (Mallory), Sarah (John), Philip (Dominique), Andrew (Amie), Christine (Joey), Allison (Jordan), Jillian (Lucas) and Emily; and great-grandfather of Jack, Sam, Penelope, Bobby, William, Fox and Helios. Dear brother of Roy Newton; and predeceased by his sister, Peggy and her husband, John Suckling; his sister-in-law, Ruth Newton; and his son-in-law, Robert Burgess. Ron was a devoted husband to Marjorie for 68 years, a loving father and grandfather and a dedicated Rotarian for 70 years. His love for his family and their pets was unparalleled.