June 1926 – June 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, being 4 days short of 99 years old.
After living almost a century, this lady raised seven children, lived through two pandemics, a depression, and a world war. She was strong willed and full of determination. She was always there to help her family in anyway. She will be greatly missed.
She is predeceased by her husband Silas, her son Silas T, daughter in law Linda, Son in law Gerard and Great grandchild Aiden. Also, her four brothers John Thomas, Ernest, Frank, Baker Bill and her one and only sister Gladys.
Leaving to mourn her children Murdock, Sally (Junior), Ann (Greg), Shirley (Robert), Joan (Brian), Kyle (Tonya), daughter in law Florence and her brother Clarence (Cathy). Along with her 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, a large circle of nieces, nephews, and extended family, and friends.
Visitation is to be held at the Good Shephard Anglican Church on Friday 2:00 to 4:00 for family and 6:00 to 9:00 for family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Saturday at 2 pm at the Good Shephard Church.
Interment to follow at a later date.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Good Shepherd Church in Bessie’s memory.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloways Funeral Home
So sorry for Bessie’s lost she was a family friend to be of the temples/newhooks
To the Newhook family,you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.Mrs.Newhook was a very sweet lady.She will always ,be with you in your hearts and menories
So sorry to hear of Bessie’s passing, she was the type of person who you meet once and never forgot! She had a great sense of humour and always made everyone around her laugh . She truly was one of a kind!
Condolences to Ann, Greg & family a
Kyle, Tonya & family and all of Bessie’s family .
Love , Liz & Hedley 💔
Condolences to family …she leaves me with many years of memories….a happy bubbly friendly lady …I remember her laughing at me while she picked bakeapples with BOTH hands and how she walked the bogs effortlessly…won’t take mom long to show her the best pond for fishing