Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has offered condolences on the passing of former Mayor Desmond Newman.
“On behalf of Whitby Council and the entire community, I extend condolences to the family and friends of former Whitby Mayor Desmond Newman,” said Roy.
Elected in 1966 as the youngest mayor in Whitby’s history, he was a true community builder whose legacy will be felt in Whitby for generations to come, she said.
“During his decade as mayor, Newman helped shape the Whitby we know today – championing the amalgamation of the town and Township of Whitby and helping lay the foundation for the Regional Municipality of Durham,” said Roy. “He recognized the importance of investing in infrastructure that supports a growing town, advocating for projects like the Iroquois Park Sports Centre and helping to establish J.O. Ruddy General Hospital (now Lakeridge Health Whitby) and Whitby Arts Inc. (now Station Gallery),” she continued.
“Whitby has lost a respected leader, but Newman’s legacy lives on in the community he helped build,” Roy said.
Flags at Town Hall have been lowered to half mast and a memorial book will be placed in the lobby of Town Hall for those who wish to share condolences.
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