Family will now focus on young survivors Continued from page 1 9 · Wednesday, January 18, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com but things had been increasingly tense in recent months as they headed to court over child support issues. In a statement Monday, Newman's family thanked friends for their support, and announced the establishment of a trust fund for Thomas, Joshua and James, who are aged 12, 10 and 7. "Katherine Newman's family would like to sincerely and with heartfelt gratitude thank all those "Due to the continuing police who have through kindness and investigation and in sensitivity caring comforted us in our time of grief. In this time of unfathomable to the three young survivors, tragedy your thoughts and prayers there will be no further comare appreciated," the unsigned ment from the family." statement said. Newman, also known as Bunny, Statement from the family was the daughter of retired of the late Katherine Newman Hamilton Superior Court Justice Walter Stayshyn. The family noted there have ties to help the boys. They have set been many requests for opportuni- up an education and care fund for Newman's children to be administered by family members. Donations may be made at any branch of the Bank of Montreal to account number 0006 398 6401 or at http://NewmanBoysTrustFund. ca. Hamilton police Chief Glenn De Caire took a moment to remember Newman at Monday's police services board meeting. Newman's aunt, Irene Stayshyn, is a board member and was absent from the session. "Our deepest condolences to all the members of the family," De Caire said, adding he wanted to remind members they have an opportunity to assist Newman's children through the trust fund. "Due to the continuing police investigation and in sensitivity to the three young survivors, there will be no further comment from the family," the statement continued. -- The Hamilton Spectator fashions Petite & Regular NEW YEAR'S NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS? SPECIAL 10 Lessons for $20.12* 012 in 2 o d o pe gs t Thin t i n s h a e o p l e 50 -70 SIDEWALK SALE WINTER % COLLECTION % off (some exceptions apply) ew p 1 . Ge eet n M . 2 a ve f u n o f t h e 3 . H e t o u t o re e m dance 4. G hous o a r n t t a i re 5 . L e l l Fr e d A s udios Ca n Da ce S t If you would like to get in shape, meet new people, and have a ball this year, call the dance professionals at Fred Astaire Dance Studios and start the year off on the right foot. One call will make 2012 a year to remember! *By Yourself or with a Partner New adult students only One call takes care of them all. MAPLE GROVE VILLAGE, OAKVILLE (905) 845-0655 HAMILTON: 1092 Main Street W. OAKVILLE: 225 Lakeshore Rd. East 905-522-3237 905-815-3237 (2nd Floor) HAPPY ANNA Best wishes for many, many more! January 18, 2012