Elizabeth Louise Newman
April 25, 1930 ~ April 23, 2010
Elizabeth Louise Newman, 79, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010. She was born April 25, 1930 in Norwalk, Connecticut, daughter of the late George and Margaret Weed. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary; and another sister, Peggy.
Elizabeth was an avid fan of her soap operas. She enjoyed reading and shopping; especially shopping trips with her daughter-in-law, Andrea. She also liked the New England, Patriots, the Florida Marlins, and Perry Como.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 60 years, Eugene Newman; three sons, Richard Newman and wife Marlene of New York; Eugene Newman and wife Beth of Chicago; and James Newman and wife Andrea of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren, Sara Martignetti, Laura Newman, and Peter Newman of New York, Harrell Newman of Chicago, and Amanda, James, and Kelly Newman, all of Rocky Mount; and one great-grandchild, Eli Martignetti of New York. Elizabeth is also survived by her brother, George Weed of Virginia Beach.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-8:00p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to celebrate Elizabeth's life will be held at 1:00p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> |
Tuesday 4/27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> |
Wednesday 4/28, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Lit a candle in memory of Elizabeth Louise Newman
I chose a yellow candle because Betty loved sunflowers and her twin sister Mary loved yellow roses.
Dear Uncle Gene, Gene, Jimmy and Richard and their families, I just heard of Aunt Betty’s death when I tried to phone on her 80th birthday. I awoke on the morning of her birthday and was ‘crying inside’ when I thought of her. I had not been compelled to be in touch with her for a very long time. The last phone contact I had was at Richard’s in Highland New York and, when I called, the number was not in service; so I called my sister Barbara in Connecticut. That’s when I found out that Betty had died on Friday. Knowing the Weed girls and their pranks and senses of humor, I somehow feel that the three of them, now together again, must have been tweaking me from above! I’m sorry I’m so far away and unable to be at Betty’s funeral. I will never forget the gatherings at Nyack, Haverstraw and Washingtonville – always eventful – and somehow I get the memory of lasagna or spaghetti! I just spoke with Uncle George and he told me how Betty had lost her inhibitions about cursing. I automatically pictured Aunt Betty having Aunt Sue’s ‘mouth!’ As Aunt Sue (Grandma’s sister) could and would always swear like a trooper! I pray that she is at peace with the Lord, our true Comforter. And send love and condolences to you all. Sally and Don
I remember Betty & Gene mostly from when I was a kid and we would go to Aunt Margaret and Uncle George’s house on Lake St. Betty & Gene would be there with their 3 sons who were just boys then. There was always a crowd. My mother (Harriet) told me about Betty & how she was always so neat as a young girl. Bettu & Mary shared a room when they were growing up. Mom said that Betty’s shoes would be lined up & her side of the room would be perfect; whereas, her twin sister Mary would have her shoes thrown in the corner any which way. Betty always had a ready smile. The last time I saw her was when she came to CT about 5 years ago and everyone was at my house in Easton. We shared some memories and the shutney sulina (I have no idea of how to spell that Hungarian favorite food!) that my husband cooked outside. Love, Cousin Pat McEwen Kugeman
Dear Newmans – all of you! We’ll all be there in heart, please be sure of that – and we’re happy Aunt Betty is at peace, smilin’ down on her Sweetheart who took such good care of her – we sure do love you, Uncle Gene, and even more for that. I’m happy Uncle George got to visit and remind her that Georgy Porgy loves her too. We have a wonderful family, those up above and those still here – all the fun we’ve had, I too have such nice memories of Aunt Betty and Uncle Gene, and Richard and Marlene hosting us – in the north country and the south country – I know we don’t get to visit often, but with family, you’re always close in our hearts. We’ll all be together someday, with those above, and then we’ll have some of that good lasagna together that Sally talked [emailprotected]! Lots of Love,, and God Bless you all. Diane