In Memory of

Stella

Newitt

Obituary for Stella Newitt


NEWITT, Stella Josephine (Jessie Stevka) May 20, 1936 - August 1, 2018 -
Now safe in the arms of her Saviour, Stella passed away at home after a long, courageous
battle with cancer. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Bill; daughters
Terry Stremler (Jeff), Kim Smeda (Craig); four cherished grandsons, Jesse Stremler,
Jakob, Braden and Tyler Smeda; sister Anne Calvesbert (John); sister-in-law Hilda
Newitt; nephew Richard Calvesbert (Cheryl) and niece Shannon Carbone (Frank); dear
friend Carolyn Fawcett, and many wonderful friends at Central Baptist Church
Brantford, where she served faithfully for many years. Also very special to Stella were
the "cousins" get-togethers over the years! The family extends special appreciation to
all who cared so lovingly for Stella throughout her journey, especially Dr. Paul
Barnfield and.nurses Amy and Mel, of the BGH Cancer Clinic, and her very special
caregivers, dear nurse Starla Myers, and her "wonderful" PSW Sue! Friends will be
received at the Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford, on Friday,
August 3rd from 2-4 pm, and 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel
Saturday, August 4th at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stella’s memory may
be made to Central Baptist Church Brantford, Central Baptist Academy or the BGH
Cancer Clinic.