Mr. Newton was my boss when he lived in Sudbury, Ontario as owner of Futuristic Developments Ltd.   I started to work for him in 1969 at the age of 18 and was very impressionable.  Of course being so young, I idolized him.  He was very handsome and first class and treated me extremely well as he did with all of his employees and trades people.  The day I got my drivers license, he handed me his keys to his Cadillac Eldorado and said "here, go and get me a cruller at Country Style donuts"  I had said, I just got my license & he said "I trust you" While announcing staff for bonuses at a Xmas party, he called everyone up as if it was a football team.  Never did I think I qualified for a bonus, but I was the last one and he announced me as the Quarter Back of the team (I was only the receptionist.) I was so honoured.   I did visit him back in 1974 or 75 when he lived in Guelph I believe Hwy 6 somewhere with Mr. & Mrs. Verkaik (Bill worked for Mr. Newton as well)  I was sad when the company closed in Sudbury and he moved away.  He was proud of my photographic memory & made a bet with someone that came into the office about my memory.   He handed me his drivers license and asked me to read it...I did and then I repeated it and he won the bet.   I am now 71 years old and to this day I still remember his license number.    I am so sorry I hadn't kept in touch over the years because he certainly set the standard for great employers and I adored him.  To his family, please accept my sincere condolenses on your loss.   I was in Kitchener a couple of years ago for a concert - I wish I had known he lived there - my son is in Waterloo.    He touched alot of people in his lifetime I am sure.  

Hi Sandy,

Was so very sorry to hear about John's passing. He was a lovely man and I will always have fond memories of him and you from our visits to Florida and Cambridge. Lots of love from Emmett, Vaneesha & Shay xx

Deepest condolences to Sandy and family.  Heather and I are so sorry for your loss.  We know you are strong and our thoughts are with you.



Johnny,  May your memory be eternal and may you  Rest In Peace”!
Sandi we are so sorry for your loss!
You and John have been the dearest friends and we will forever treasure our friendship and the wonderful memories we shared in your home both in Florida and here in Cambridge! 
I will forever remember you and John picking us up at Ft Myers airport … with your beautiful tans and huge smiles and all set and ready to give us a wonderful time during our visit…… starting with beer foe Bob and all the papers with the sales at the clothing  stores for  you and me!
We thank you for all the dinner parties and the wonderful circle of friends we have met through you!
We will forever love you both !

May you have a good trip to Heaven John and embrace with the Angels that will be waiting to unite with you again! 🙏

Johnnie you will never be forgotten! Our hearts and souls are with you and Sandi.
All the wonderful times at the Newton dinner table with all the wonderful friends you shared with us will be cherished forever!
The Diaz Family could have never made it through the tough times without you and Sandi!  And the happy memories will always make us smile. Our visits to Cambridge will always be the best vacations we ever had.
Love you and will always miss you!
Jaime and Laurie 

So sorry for your family's loss.
I lived on Gordon Street for 32 years and I was very fortunate to meet and have some amazing chats with John. He was truly a great gentleman. 

Sandy,
Desi and I are so sorry for your and your family’s loss.  I have heard so many great stories about John from you and your friends!  He is a legend and his memories will live on forever. Lots of love to you and your family from Desi and me. God bless.

Sandy we are so sorry for the loss of your loving husband and our lovely friend John. We are very fortunate to have our wonderful memories of some fabulous times together which we are so grateful for.  All the times when yourself and John would greet us at Fort Myers airport with drinks in hand getting the party started. The great holidays we spent with you both on Egret Street. The New Year’s eve parties , laughs and tears and everything in between we shared. Life is never long enough for those we love. Rest In Peace John ❤️❤️🥂☘️

Sandi,  I feel that, if you're lucky, you get yo meet a few "characters"  in your life. John was one of mine.  You always made sure John had a great healthy and social life. I was included in many of the dinner parties you had for him  at your Florida home.  We will all miss John.  I just hope there are plenty of cookies on his next journey!   God bless.

Sandi and family. Our hearts go out to you all. John and you Sandi  have been very lucky to have so many happy years together full of love . I remember when you met . He made your face light up with happiness that I hadn’t seen in quite  a while. Rose and I paid you a visit near Christmas years ago. John and Don had brought home a tree from the farm. To say the least I don’t think you were impressed with it. Actually I remember the exact words you said about it. But I’m not going to repeat what you said right now. I am not sure how many people are allowed at the service I would really like to come.

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John Robert Newton

8 mai 1929 – 28 mai 2021

Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

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