Carol Newman

Carol Newman

  • Oct 07, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Vivian (Curtis) Newman, of Bridgeview Hall, formerly of Lower Derby, NB. On, October 3, 2024, God called Carol home. She passed peacefully at Percy's Place Miramichi surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born in Gray Rapids, NB, on March 19, 1947, she was the youngest child of 10 born to Lloyd and Emily (MacDonald) Curtis.

She will be greatly missed by her loving children Preston (Karen) of Douglastown and Tanya of Renous; and her pride and joy grandchildren Zachary and Ellie both of Douglastown. Carol is also survived by two special sisters Myrna Sullivan and Ida Sullivan both of Gray Rapids; sister-in-law Audrey Matchett of Bridgeview Hall; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws Franklin and Barbara (Newman) Duthie of Miramichi and Garfield and Pauline Newman of Lower Derby; as well as several nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Besides her parents, Carol is predeceased by her loving husband David; brothers Leslie, Currie, Marshall, and Lindon; sisters Edna, Beatrice, and Rachel; brothers-in-laws Roy Curtis, Irving Sullivan, Albert Curtis, Dave Jardine, and Hazen Sullivan; and sisters-in-laws Lena Curtis, Mabel Curtis, Daisy Curtis, and Vera Curtis. 

Carol loved to cook, clean, and entertain. There always seemed to be someone drop by and the teapot was always on. Christmas was her favorite time of year, and she would bake for weeks to prepare for the house full of company she and David would have over the holidays. Her brown bread, donuts, and chocolate cake with boiled icing were favorites among her family and friends.

Anyone that knew Carol, knew how obsessed she was with having a clean home. For many years, she was a stay at home mom, but in the late 80's she decided to go to work cleaning houses. Soon, word of mouth spread about her impeccable work ethic. She and her niece Florence began to clean more and more. For almost 30 years, they cleaned many homes and businesses throughout Miramichi, and met many great people along the way.

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