It is with profound sadness that family and friends announce the untimely passing of Dr. Christine (Chris) Newton on February 10, 2024, from a short, but valiant, fight against cancer.
Born April 21, 1943, in Vallejo California she was the youngest daughter of Miles C. and Margaret R. Newton. After Margaret’s passing, Miles remarried Ms. Elizabeth (Lou) Newton (Hafford) She then spent most of her childhood in Fremont, OH, with her 2 youngest brothers, where she graduated in 1961 from St. Joseph Catholic Central High School.
Upon graduation, she went to University of Detroit where she successfully studied Dental Hygiene and practiced in the Detroit area and Okemos, Michigan. In the early 1990’s, she decided to further her education by attending Dental school at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1994 with her D.D.S. Dr. Newton went on to have a successful dental practice of her own in Rochester Hills, Michigan for over 20 years, retiring at the age of 73.
Dr. Newton leaves behind two loving daughters Dr. Elizabeth Hankins (Trish Hendy) and Jessica (Paul) Melson (Hankins), and “Nana” to 2 granddaughters, Audrey (20) and Maura (15) Melson and many beloved grand fur babies.
She is also survived by her siblings, John (Nancy) Newton, Richard (Sharon) Newton, Roger (Jamie) Hafford and her only sister Marta (Hank - deceased) Wold (Newton) along with a plethora of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and her dear friend Charlotte Partlow.
Dr. Newton found much pleasure in reading broadly, and in sharing books with her friends, family and especially her cousin Mary Lynne O’Brien. She was a private and quiet person, but also loved to travel and have new experiences! She was fearless and independent, yet sensitive with a philanthropist heart, supporting everything from Democratic campaigns around the country to being a major donor to The Lakewood Orchestra Program, helping numerous students realize their dreams.
Mom, everyone you left in this world hates that you are gone, but we are happy that you were welcomed into heaven, now free and without pain. We will always love and miss you until we can meet again.
We are in the process of preparing our mother’s celebration of life over the 4th of July weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. A memorial mass will be held on July 6, 10am at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 15800 Montrose Ave, Cleveland Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lakewood high school orchestra c/o Beth Hankins 14100 Franklin blvd Lakewood Ohio 44107