Lillian Idella Newman

Lillian was born on October 5, 1929 in Flom Township, Minnesota to the late Helmer and Ida Larson. After graduating from Twin Valley High School, she worked in International Falls, MN until she was united in marriage to Earle Newman in Fort Frances on December 4, 1954. They moved to Atikokan, ON in 1955 and lived there for 8 years. They moved back to Fort Frances in 1963 where she has lived since.

She was a member of Knox United Church in Fort Frances. She enjoyed oil painting, cross country skiing and crocheting as well as other hobbies.

She was predeceased by her parents Helmer and Ida Larson, husband Earle and sons Paul and David. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Melvin, Hjalmer and Palmer.

Lillian is survived by two sisters, Laura Warnsholz of Austin, MN and Marilyn Wentz of Fargo, ND as well as numerous nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ontario. Reverend Barbara Miller will officiate with interment in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.

The active pallbearers will be Georges Blanc, Paul Noonan, Gerry Parent, Brian Moen, Ian Adams and Gerard Noonan.

The honourary pallbearers will be close friends and family.

In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your own choice in care of Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8

On-line condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfracnes.com