It is with great sadness that the family of William G. (Bill) Newell announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday February 29, 2012 at the age of 84 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Shirley Newell (nee Attwood) of 59 years, children Janice Sweetland (Barry), Scott Newell (Maxine), Denise Newell, five grandchildren Scott Randell, Heather Randell, Andy Sweetland, Billy Newell and Sarah Newell as well as a large number of acquaintances, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents James & Winifred Newell. Cremation has taken place, visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Friday March 2, 2012 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from the First United Church Park Street on Saturday March 3, 2012 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Myles Vardy officiating. Inurnment to take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the redevelopment fund of the First United Church, Park Street. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca.