Nada Maria Newell

Nada was born on April 15, 1940, in Nova Sad Yugoslavia. She had retired after a successful business career in concert with her husband Tom. She came to Canada in 1965, to Montreal, then to Lethbridge, Alberta and, with her first husband, set up home in Prince George. She met Tom in 1993, marrying in 1999, and with the success of their business enjoyed the life of traveling (particularly enjoyed ocean cruising) and returning home to her beloved “Riley” who passed in 2018; at her request, he will join her. She took pride in her and Tom being selected as Patrons of the Spirit of the North Healthcare foundation. Inspired by her father’s pioneer career in filmmaking in Europe, she participated as Executive Producer and actress in the locally filmed “The Way to the Heart“ and her soon to be released documentary on local film production.

Nada is survived by her loving husband Tom Newell; sons Edward (Janice) and Robert (Corie) Glavina and son Kenneth (Shannon) Newell; daughters Tamara (Tom JR) Johnston and Ashley (Matthew) Killeen; grandchildren Nicolas, Erin, Haley, Hayden and Cole Glavina, Shaelyn and Kaleigh Newell, Emily and Laura Johnston, Rupert and Harrison Killeen; great granddaughter Minerva Meghan Glavina; sister in-law Nita Ledic;

niece Marica Ledic (Kevin); great Nephew Cody Lidstone; great nieces Alexandra Lidstone and Jordyn Ledic Saari.

Nada was predeceased by her sister Dorica Ledic, her brother Josip Ledic and her parents Franjo and Slava Ledic.

We are most thankful for all the efforts of Doctors Mann and Powell, the nursing staff at UNBC, the Cancer clinic and the nurses, including the caregivers, at the Rotary Hospice House. She also spoke so very highly of the Team of Doctors and nurses at the Mayo clinic in Scottsdale Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, it is the wish of Tom and Nada that a donation be considered to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation in Honor of Nada.

Online @ https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12869

As patrons of the foundation, funds will be directed annually to a tree of Angels to honour Nada’s love of the festival of the trees and the Christmas Season.

In recognition of the present Covid protocols, the service will be a private affair by invitation only to meet the maximum group limits. An internment will follow the service at the Mausoleum at the Prince George Cemetery—also a private affair.

Because no reception can be held at this time, a Celebration of her Life will be scheduled when the situation allows. There will be a broadcast of the service and internment and slide show of her life in pictures courtesy of Barker Street Cinema made available. Here is the link to watch Nada's service.

https://www.youtube.com/c/barkerstreetcinema