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Newton Melville Whitfield
ÌýÌý Mr. Newton M. Whitfield of
Estevan, formerly of Carlyle and
Alameda, passed away at the
Regina General Hospital, Regi-
na, SK on Friday, November 28,
2014 at the age of 91.Ìý
ÌýÌý Newton was born in the Ala-
meda District on March 5, 1923
to Mary and Melville Whitfield.
He took his schooling at the
Fairplain and Sandringham
School and then at Alameda to
complete high school. After
graduation, he enlisted in the
Royal Canadian Air Force
(R.C.A.F.) during the Second
World War. Enlisting in Air
Crew, he commenced training as a pilot. Basic training took him
to Brandon, MB then to High River, AB for his elementary flying
course. He later returned to Brandon to complete his training
and received his wings and commission in March of 1945. Since
the war was almost over Newton was sent home on two months
leave and in May of 1945 he received his discharge from the
R.C.A.F.
ÌýÌý Ìý He then took a diesel mechanics course through the Chicago
Vocational Training School by correspondence and went to Ed-
monton, AB to complete the practical portion. He returned home
to purchase land from his father. In the meantime, Newton found
the girl he would eventually marry!Ìý
ÌýÌý In the spring of 1958 a farm was purchased and on July 12,
1958 Newton married Jeanette Krieger. In the 60’s Newton and
Jeanette ventured into the livestock business and decided to
raise Charolais cattle - a new exotic breed originating in France.
In the span of 25 years the couple developed a respectable herd
that was recognized in both Canada and the U.S.A. In 1986 the
herd was dispersed at a big sale at the Alameda Auction Mart.
Newton and Jeanette lived on the farm until 1998.Ìý
ÌýÌý Newton was active in the community over the years serving
with the Agriculture Society, Alameda Credit Union, Alameda
Telephone Company, Alameda United Church (steward/trustee),
Alameda Legion and United Grain Growers.Ìý
ÌýÌý Newton is survived by his wife Jeanette; brother Grant; sister-
in-law Audrey; brother-in-law Cecil; numerous nieces and neph-
ews.
Ìý Ìý He was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Melville and
Mary (Thistlethwaite) Whitfield; brother Keith; sister Greta; sis-
ter-in-law Barbara; sister-in-law Marjorie; niece Merlyne; nephew
Layne.Ìý
ÌýÌý The funeral service was held from the Alameda United
Church, Alameda, SK on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 2:00
p.m. with Sandy Dalziel officiating.Ìý
ÌýÌý Interment at the Alameda Cemetery will take place at a later
date. Donations in memory of Newton may be made to the Ala-
meda United Church, G/Del., Alameda, SK S0C 0A0.Ìý
ÌýÌý Arrangements in care of Redpath Funeral Home - Oxbow
(483-2401), Neil Redpath & Kurt Ardron. To send condolences
to the family, please visit: www.redpathfuneralhome.com
