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Obituary for James "Jim" Newman

James "Jim"  Newman
Newman, James Weston, age 68, Truro, passed away on February 4, 2020 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. He was born a son of the late Harold and Florence Newman in Sydney, NS. Jim served in the Militia as well as working for multiple newspapers and as a school bus driver with the CCRCE and with Stock Transport for École Acadienne. He is survived by his loving wife, Maureen (MacNeil); children, Heidi Ann (Mark), Fredericton, NB and Paul James (Sandi), Charlottetown, PEI; grandchild, Aralyn, who was the light of his life. Also surviving are his sisters, Jeanette Thurston, Quesnel, BC, Catherine Newman, Sydney and Gloria Newman, Halifax; brothers, Robert, Midland, ON and Hal, AB. Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by his sister, Mildred and niece, Vicki Lynn. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Saturday, February 15th from 12pm-2pm in Campbell Hall of the Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St., Truro. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com