Obituary for John Michael New
John Michael New
1936 - 2020
John New, late of Midale, SK passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 84 years.
John will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 26 years, Carla New (Birch) and his children: son Martin and his daughter Kathleen and son Bracken and his children Danger and Arcadia.
Also left to cherish John’s memory are his sisters Sally and Gillian and his brother Owen; along with his sisters- in- law Connie Rosowsky and Arleen Stovin and numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. Also left to feel his passing are his friends and comrades of the Estevan and Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion.
John was preceded in death by his parents: Kenneth and Elsie; step - mother Hazel New; father- in- law Lorne Birch; mother- in -law Hazel Birch; sister Susan Wilde and brothers-in -law, John Wilde, Orest Rosowsky, Richard Knightly and Larry Stovin.
Cremation has taken place and no service will be held at this time due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
John New was born April 21, 1936 in Devonport, Devon, England to Kenneth and Elsie New. They then welcomed two daughters, Susan and Sally to the family. John later welcomed a half sister Gillian and half brother Owen.
When John was 10 he went to Norwood Prep School which was a private school. This was where his interest in the military was sparked. Once he tried shooting revolvers and rifles, he was hooked. John had won a scholarship to Kelly College but decided to forgo university and joined the army.
He entered the army in 1956 and his military career took him to different countries and had him participating in various operations. He was stationed in Malaysia and became a marksman and worked as an electrician in a leper colony and for the Gurkha Regimental Goldsmith. He also patrolled the communist terrorist jungles and dealt with challenges like spiders, big snakes and more. He then was stationed at Osnabruck, West Germany where he mainly did electrical needs for the army. Sports were a large part of his life in the army, playing cricket, rugby and hockey. The army is also where John discovered a love for the theatre and performing. There were other different military exercises and after nine years he decided to leave the army and go to college.
He attended St. Luke’s Teacher Training College and majored in math and minored in French. He was recruited by the Saskatchewan Board of Education and John along with his wife and young children sailed off to Montreal. They arrived just in time for the rail strike so from there they travelled by bus to Saskatoon and then brought to Landis (near Biggar). In 1978 John received his Postgraduate Diploma in The Education of Exceptional Children. Schools John also worked at were Kindersley, Saskatoon, Hodegville, Regina, Alsask and ended his career in the little community of Midale. During these years, John had another son Bracken. John taught many classes over the years including special education, French, physical education, music, math, art, English, sex education and drama.
John met his soul mate Carla in 1990 and wed 4 years later on August 29 , 1994. John and Carla were very active in their community of Midale. They also spent a lot of time at the Weyburn and Estevan Royal Canadian Legions as well as John helping with the Army Cadet Program in Weyburn. John was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years.
John loved collecting stamps, cooking, playing darts, and antiques. He was part of the Souris Valley Antiques Association and they loved participating in the Midale Threshing Days. They loved to holiday and vacationed in England, Paris, Arizona and camping all over with their motor home. They also found a hideaway at Mouse River that they purchased and called the Love Shack. They spent many a summer down in Mouse River and made many friends and memories over the years.
Those who knew John always knew that he had many the story to share. He was an amazing story teller and that made him an excellent teacher! John also loved to share his many English traditions such as his Christmas pudding, Christmas crackers and his love of scotch.
John had battled some health issues the past couple of years but his stubborn Englishman came out and he battled his health issues with great strength. Alas, this last time John’s body was tired and he was unable to fight and he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 29.
Due to the covid restrictions not allowing people to travel, there will be no service. One of John’s favourite activities were the yearly Scotch Tastings through the Legion. The family would like you to raise your glass, make your own toast to John and find comfort in your many memories of him.
Donations in John’s memory can be made to either the Royal Canadian Legion – Estevan Branch – 1317 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0Z1 or the Weyburn Branch – 150 3rd Street NE, Weyburn, SK S4H 0W2.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to the New family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.
1936 - 2020
John New, late of Midale, SK passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 84 years.
John will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 26 years, Carla New (Birch) and his children: son Martin and his daughter Kathleen and son Bracken and his children Danger and Arcadia.
Also left to cherish John’s memory are his sisters Sally and Gillian and his brother Owen; along with his sisters- in- law Connie Rosowsky and Arleen Stovin and numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. Also left to feel his passing are his friends and comrades of the Estevan and Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion.
John was preceded in death by his parents: Kenneth and Elsie; step - mother Hazel New; father- in- law Lorne Birch; mother- in -law Hazel Birch; sister Susan Wilde and brothers-in -law, John Wilde, Orest Rosowsky, Richard Knightly and Larry Stovin.
Cremation has taken place and no service will be held at this time due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
John New was born April 21, 1936 in Devonport, Devon, England to Kenneth and Elsie New. They then welcomed two daughters, Susan and Sally to the family. John later welcomed a half sister Gillian and half brother Owen.
When John was 10 he went to Norwood Prep School which was a private school. This was where his interest in the military was sparked. Once he tried shooting revolvers and rifles, he was hooked. John had won a scholarship to Kelly College but decided to forgo university and joined the army.
He entered the army in 1956 and his military career took him to different countries and had him participating in various operations. He was stationed in Malaysia and became a marksman and worked as an electrician in a leper colony and for the Gurkha Regimental Goldsmith. He also patrolled the communist terrorist jungles and dealt with challenges like spiders, big snakes and more. He then was stationed at Osnabruck, West Germany where he mainly did electrical needs for the army. Sports were a large part of his life in the army, playing cricket, rugby and hockey. The army is also where John discovered a love for the theatre and performing. There were other different military exercises and after nine years he decided to leave the army and go to college.
He attended St. Luke’s Teacher Training College and majored in math and minored in French. He was recruited by the Saskatchewan Board of Education and John along with his wife and young children sailed off to Montreal. They arrived just in time for the rail strike so from there they travelled by bus to Saskatoon and then brought to Landis (near Biggar). In 1978 John received his Postgraduate Diploma in The Education of Exceptional Children. Schools John also worked at were Kindersley, Saskatoon, Hodegville, Regina, Alsask and ended his career in the little community of Midale. During these years, John had another son Bracken. John taught many classes over the years including special education, French, physical education, music, math, art, English, sex education and drama.
John met his soul mate Carla in 1990 and wed 4 years later on August 29 , 1994. John and Carla were very active in their community of Midale. They also spent a lot of time at the Weyburn and Estevan Royal Canadian Legions as well as John helping with the Army Cadet Program in Weyburn. John was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years.
John loved collecting stamps, cooking, playing darts, and antiques. He was part of the Souris Valley Antiques Association and they loved participating in the Midale Threshing Days. They loved to holiday and vacationed in England, Paris, Arizona and camping all over with their motor home. They also found a hideaway at Mouse River that they purchased and called the Love Shack. They spent many a summer down in Mouse River and made many friends and memories over the years.
Those who knew John always knew that he had many the story to share. He was an amazing story teller and that made him an excellent teacher! John also loved to share his many English traditions such as his Christmas pudding, Christmas crackers and his love of scotch.
John had battled some health issues the past couple of years but his stubborn Englishman came out and he battled his health issues with great strength. Alas, this last time John’s body was tired and he was unable to fight and he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 29.
Due to the covid restrictions not allowing people to travel, there will be no service. One of John’s favourite activities were the yearly Scotch Tastings through the Legion. The family would like you to raise your glass, make your own toast to John and find comfort in your many memories of him.
Donations in John’s memory can be made to either the Royal Canadian Legion – Estevan Branch – 1317 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0Z1 or the Weyburn Branch – 150 3rd Street NE, Weyburn, SK S4H 0W2.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to the New family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.