Mr. Newton M. Whitfield of Estevan, formerly of Carlyle and Alameda, passed away at the Regina General Hospital, Regina, SK on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the age of 91. Newton was born in the Alameda 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. He then took a diesel mechanics course through the Chicago Vocational Training School by correspondence and went to Edmonton, 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! 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. 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. Newton is survived by his wife Jeanette; brother Grant; sister-in-law Audrey; brother-in-law Cecil; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Melville and Mary (Thistlethwaite) Whitfield; brother Keith; sister Greta; sister-in-law Barbara; sister-in-law Marjorie; niece Merlyne; nephew Layne. 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. Interment at the Alameda Cemetery will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Newton may be made to the Alameda United Church, G/Del., Alameda, SK S0C 0A0. 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 Â
