NEWLANDS, Michael John

The family of Michael John Newlands is saddened to announce that he passed away September 26th after a brief illness, in Barbados his home for almost 40 years. Michael was a longtime professor in Manchester, Memorial University in the chemistry department and at the University of West Indies. He was an avid reader, gardener, and lover of classical music. He instilled lifelong learning and an appreciation of nature in his children. Leaving to remember his life, his wife

Monica in Barbados, her son Toby (Sylvana) and grandchild Sophie in Western Canada; his sister Janet Barker and brother Jon Newlands and their families in England, Scotland, and New Zealand: Michael’s children Sarah Porter her children Steven Porter ( Melissa), Laura Porter-whittle ( Brian)

and great-grandchild Raina (Rey) and Helena Butler (

Joe) their children and a great- grandchild. Mass to take place in Barbados.