Kevin Samual Arnold Newman of Kincardine, died suddenly and peacefully, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 17. Cherished son of Dan and Heather Newman. Greatly missed by his siblings, Darren, Jaclyne and Natalie Newman. Dearly loved grandson of Pat and Dennis Newman and Diane and Arnold Clifford. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins, Kim and Mark Schubert, Michelle Dahmer (Sam and Gini Dahmer), Becky and Tyler Rea (Kaleb and Chloe Rea), Jon Newman, Brigitte Rouleau (Ronnie, Daniel and Raelynn Rouleau), Jessica Newman, Melissa and Zach Berthelot (Evelyn, Charlie Berthelot), David Newman, Grant and Monica Clifford, Christine and Mike Gemmell (Dominic and Lachlan Gemmell), Julianne and Andrew House (Geriant, Gabriel and Grayson House), Meighan and Ross Hunter (Everleigh, Aderyn and Ewan Hunter) and Stewart Clifford. Kevin will be missed by the staff and students at Kincardine District Secondary School, along with his friends and community. He was an artistic and empathetic teenager with a quick sense of humour. He enjoyed being active, including skateboarding, rock-climbing and snowboarding. Kevin cared deeply about those around him, and loved using his talents and humour to bring joy to his friends, family and cousins of all ages. Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the visitation must RSVP by using the following link: memorials.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com/kevin-newman/4670511/index.php or by calling the funeral home between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (519-396-2701). All attendees must wear a mask and respect physical-distancing protocols. A private graveside service to honour Kevin’s life will be held at the Kincardine Cemetery on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, with Pastor Kenneth Craig officiating. Kevin was a very empathetic person, especially toward those who were suffering, left out or otherwise falling through the cracks. He took much comfort in his art, the outdoors and love of animals. Please consider these character traits if it is laid on your heart to make a memorial donation to a charity on behalf of Kevin, in lieu of flowers. |