Brian Frank NEWMAN

Passed away peacefully at Port Fairy on January 24, 2026

Aged 94 years

Loving husband of Margaret (dec.).

Loved father and father-in-law of Rhonda and Vern Hockley, Lee and Paul Solomon.

Admired Pa of Kane and Hanh, Todd and Omi; Hayley and Davy, Jay and Maree

and Great Pa of Maya, Layne, and Harper.

Special thanks to the amazing team at Belfast House for the care and attention shown to Brian

In accordance with Brian’s wishes a private funeral will be held

Funeral Notice

Service

Tributes

  1. To Rhonda and Lee, sending you all my love on the passing of your Dad. It was an absolute privilege to care for him and your Mum for a period of time
    From Maryanne

    Maryanne Mugavin January 28, 2026
  2. Rhonda, Lee and families . Brian was not only a top notch fisherman but a generous top man and a privilege to know.

    Alf and Rose

    ALF KELLY January 28, 2026
  3. Thoughts are with you all.Barbara Sinnot.

    barbiesinno@g mail..com January 27, 2026
  4. Rhonda, Vern, Lee and Paul and families. Remembering Brian as a great fisherman and the first fisherman to have a timber boat built by Ron Stewart in Port Fairy.
    Vale Brian.
    Garry and Karen Stewart

    Karen Stewart January 27, 2026
  5. Deepest sympathy to Rhonda,Vern,Lee,Paul and families on your loss
    From Bruce and Pauline 🌷🌷

    Pauline Elliott January 27, 2026
  6. To Rhonda and Vernon, Lee and Paul and their families my love is with you all as you say goodbye to Brian. R.I.P. Brian. ⚓️

    Pam Andrew January 27, 2026
  7. Rhonda ,Vern ,Lee ,Paul and families our thoughts are with you at this sad time RIP Brian 🌹
    Love Donna and James

    Donna Smith January 26, 2026
  8. Our sincere condolences to Rhonda and Vernon, Lee and Paul on the the passing of Brian

    Jim and Toni Dalziel January 25, 2026