Paul passed away on September 1, 2024, at North York General Hospital, in his 82nd year. He was predeceased by his father, Dr. Donald Newbigging; mother, Madge Newbigging; brother, Dr. Peter Newbigging; and his niece, Wendy Newbigging. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; sister-in-law, Lois; nephews, David (Pui), Michael (Felicia), his niece, Susan (Chris), and their children; and many friends.
Following graduation from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto in 1966, he worked for one year at Vancouver General Hospital. Upon returning to Ontario, he opened a Family Practice in Thornhill and was on active staff at York Central Hospital (Mackenzie Health) in Richmond Hill. He also served as the president of the Medical Staff Association for a period. Paul was much loved and respected by many of his patients for more than 40 years.
The family wishes to gratefully thank the NYGH ER staff and the ICU staff for the excellent, kind, gentle care Paul received. In keeping with a lifelong love and concern for our environment, donations may be made in his memory to TreeCanada.ca or NCC (Nature Conservancy of Canada) to plant a tree.