Maureen Carole Newton-Mason (Nee-Smibert)

Maureen Carole Newton-Mason (Nee-Smibert) passed peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.  She was surrounded by her children, Jeff and Chris Mason, her loving sister Wanda Smibert and companion Maurice McGill.  

 Born in Stratford, Ontario, to Archie and Lydia Smibert in 1937.  Dear sister of Barry, Vaughn and Wanda Smibert. Beloved mother to sons; Jeff (Heather) Mason (of Ottawa Ont) and Chris (Riva) Mason (of Abbotsford BC). Grandmother to Ryan (Trevor), Krista, Cole (Destiny) and Sean Mason; and her nephews, Scott (Lisa) and Trevor (Lisa) Smibert.    

 She will be dearly missed by Maurice McGill of Huntsville.  He was a wonderful companion over the past number of years. We are grateful for his dedication to our mother.  A special thank you to Scott Johnson, for his watchful eye and for always being there. 

 Nursing was her calling and graduated as a RN in 1958. She worked in numerous nursing specialties and was a role model in her profession.  Fondly remembered by life-long extraordinary friends, her nursing fraternity, church community and her work with Huntsville Hospice. 

 She had a full life, anchored by her love of family and friends.  She had a passion for German Shepherds, loved the outdoors, driving tours, cooking and eating her favourite ice cream; pralines n’ cream.  She enjoyed exploring different cultures and visiting historical venues, travelling the world.  She especially looked forward to special calendar events to decorate her home and get all dolled up to celebrate the occasions. 

 We have been over-whelmed by the love and support our family has received from her loving family and friends. She will be truly missed by everyone she touched. 

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Huntsville Hospice or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. 

A celebration of life will take place Monday 25 October 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church, Huntsville, Ontario. Covid protocol limits indoor seating capacity and the church is now at capacity. To participate virtually, the celebration will be “livestreamed” using the Youtube platform. To tune in, visit Trinity United Church, Huntsville, Ontario - Home (weebly.com)