Teresa Newman (nee Pawlak) was born in Empress, Alberta on June 12, 1930. She was a selfless, kind, caring, compassionate, and a well-known hugger. She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Whether you were related to the Newman family or not, everyone knew and loved her … many calling her Mom, Aunty, Grandma, and “Red” Grandma. And she loved it.
Teresa is survived by her four children Debra Newman; Lynn Chaba (John); Barry Newman; Jim Newman (Carol); sister Gloria Typlesky; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and thirteen grandchildren Corey Chaba (Jimmy Bustos); Michelle Chaba; Tammy Fraser (Andrew); Susie Cline (Steve); Crystal Mentes (Christopher); Katy Newman (Amanda Russell); Lucas Newman; Matthew Newman (Kimberly); Micheal Newman (Ria Charbonneau/Dana Glorieux); Nicholas Newman (Nicole Penny); Patrick Newman; Richard Newman (Melissa Robinson); Colin Torrance (Dawn), nineteen great-grandchildren Cristian Bustos-Chaba; Gabriel Bustos-Chaba; Isabela Bustos-Chaba; Austin Cline; Noah Cline; Mackenzie Fraser; Riley Fraser; Taylor Fraser-Chaba; Bromley Newman; Darnell Newman; Greyson Newman; Henry Newman; Holland Newman; Colton Willoughby; Logan Willoughby; Tristan Willoughby; Dylan Torrance; Ryan Torrance, Chloe Robinson.
There are so many extended family that we could name because mother had a habit of gathering and collecting extra children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren along her life’s journey. We have countless people whom we consider family… The Shubert’s in Acadia Valley, Wallers, Weeks, Bondy’s, Riddell’s and so many, many more.
Teresa was predeceased by her husband Clarence; her father Stanley Pawlak; mother Cynthia Thomas; stepfather George Thomas; sister Diane Gayton, and son-in-law Wayne Torrance.
Our family cordially invites you to join in celebrating her life on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 at 1 pm at Hainstock's Funeral home (9810-34 Avenue, Edmonton). Reception to follow. There will be a visitation at Hainstock's on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 between 5 and 7 pm.
“Remember I have fought some hard battles, and won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day.”
We love you mom.
