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Newton, William (1850-1950)
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+ | <center><h3>AGED MAN CALLED 18 DAYS BEFORE HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY</h3></center> |
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+ | Fairview, Mich. — Wm. Newton of this community passed away at the West Branch, Mich. hospital on Sept. 10, just 18 days before he would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Mennonite church Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13, and burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. |
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+ | Mr. Newton could be seen walking the streets of Fairview until quite recently. Some weeks ago he entered a convalescent home at Mio, Mich. While there he fell and fractured his hip, and was then admitted to the hospital, where he soon succumbed from the effects of the injury. Doctors stated he also suffered from cancer. |
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 21 October 2014
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Sep 21 p. 1
Birth date: 1850 Sep 28
text of obituary:
AGED MAN CALLED 18 DAYS BEFORE HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY
Fairview, Mich. — Wm. Newton of this community passed away at the West Branch, Mich. hospital on Sept. 10, just 18 days before he would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Mennonite church Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13, and burial was made in the Fairview cemetery.
Mr. Newton could be seen walking the streets of Fairview until quite recently. Some weeks ago he entered a convalescent home at Mio, Mich. While there he fell and fractured his hip, and was then admitted to the hospital, where he soon succumbed from the effects of the injury. Doctors stated he also suffered from cancer.