Joseph Attwood Newhook passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Joseph (affectionately known as Joey or Joe) was proudly in his 99th year, born in Norman’s Cove on February 22, 1928 to his late parents Joseph and Patience (nee Thorne) Newhook.
Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Mildred Jane Newhook (nee Parrott) and the loving father of Geraldine Gillingham, Sandra (Glenn) Mitchell, Velma (John) Coombs, Wilfred (Pheobe) Newhook, Lorne Newhook, and Dennis (Beverly) Newhook. He is also lovingly remembered by his 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Hazel Newhook, extended family and friends. Joseph is predeceased by his son Kevin, two grand-daughters Kimberley and Mary, brothers Samuel (Sally), Eric (Mary), Absalom (Ruby), Robert, Leslie (Verna), sisters Selena (Harold), Elizabeth (Ken), Sarah (Jack).
Joseph was a hard-working family man and will be fondly remembered for his humour and fun-loving personality. He was constantly joking around and making everyone laugh, especially his beloved wife. Later in life, Joseph enjoyed being outside labouring in the garden, cutting up and storing his wood and working on other projects with joy… and a little bragging about what he could do “at his age”. His most recent claim to fame was being the oldest resident of Norman’s Cove, which he also loved to brag about.
Joseph was a pillar of the Church of the Good Shepherd, assisting with its construction, ringing the bell, “belting out” hymns and lending a helping hand whenever he could over the years. He was a good and faithful servant.
Godspeed Joey. You will long be remembered for a life well lived, full of hard work, deep faith, and endless laughter.
Visitation will take place at Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Norman’s Cove on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 7pm – 9pm and Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 10am – 12 noon.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2pm at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Norman’s Cove. Interment will follow after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Norman’s Cove.
Velma,John and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Hugs,so very sorry on the loss of;your Dad,Pop,Father in law
RIP Uncle Joe. I have fond memories of summer vacations in Norman’s Cove and visiting with all my Aunts, Uncles and cousins. I treasure mom’s pictures of family parties at Nan and Pap’s house.
I know Uncle Joe was welcomed to what lies beyond by Aunt Mildred and all the Newhook clan.
Love to all the family and wish I could be there.
So sorry for your loss !
Rest in peace, uncle Joe. So many have been waiting for you. Oh what a reunion.
I have many great memories visiting Norman’s Cove on our summer vacation’s which were always met with big . Wish I could have been there.
Sending our condolences and big hugs to you all