Police are carrying out investigations into the death of Education Officer, Frank Newton, 58 of San Sauveur.
Public Relations Officer (PRO), Acting Superintendent Claude Weekes told state-owned DBS Radio that Newton was found hanging at his girlfriend’s house located at Laudat on Monday.
He said that the incident is alleged to have occurred between 8:00am and 9:30 am.
“The police and ambulance services were informed and responded promptly,” Weekes stated.
The body was transported to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) where Dr. Robertson Thomas officially pronounced him dead.
A coroner’s inquest is to be convened followed by a post mortem examination.
oh my God. this is so sad. i remember Frank coming to my workplace and saw me teasing me about giving his son gp.. oh my, Frank made me laugh so much that day. you will forever be remembered. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Glory be to God i have something to remember you by. I was traveling (2013) and Frank saw me and gave me a christian baby book to record everything single thing about my baby. so thankful for it. He was such a good man and will always be remembered this way.
To his children (melburn, alburn and mahidi) hold on strong. to the newton family God is with you through this hard time.. just have faith and believe in him…
I want to extend my sympathy to all those of you who knew Frank well enough to love his frankness, his sometimes brutal honesty, along with his passion for science and generous spirit. To his family members, especially the children-, my heart pains with yours…Valerie-you just buried dad now brother. Working with Frank was great…He gave his all when he was in a good frame of mind…he will be remembered for the many Science Fairs and dedication to education.
I am saddened by this news!
To the Newton family be strong and my sympathies to you all. God bless
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And for those of you that have not entered into HIS rest. May I remind you that,you’re living in a spiritual world. If you do not have a personal relationship with HIM, you’re walking in darkness and do not know what you’ll stumble upon today or tomorrow.So be careful when commenting . Other than entering into HIS rest,for those who are pulling it through,it’s then only by HIS grace. For HIS grace,HE extends to all. Salvation, to those who seek HIM and ask,and allow HIM to be the Lord of their life.
Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD. Matt. 6:33
(Lol) $100 Road Maintenance Tax..
You said that,you’re fed up. I hope you’re not going to end your life over that. It dose not at all worth it. Here we go,sell the vehicle and walk the exercise will do you a great deal of good,it will also help with the stress.
And for those of you who think that having Phd’s, Master’s and Doctor rate exempts one from the barrages of life. You better thing again. He’s certainly not the first and he certainly won;t be the last. Here in the U.S it’s happening far more than it’s reported. And it’s by folks of all walks of live.But I noticed more so people that are actors,musicians and those with good paying jobs.
Only one thing that can protect a person fully from such mess. It’s to enter into the rest that YESHUA (JESUS) is offering. Truly when HE gives you rest,it dose not matter how furious the storms of life get around you, they just can’t move you.
Makes you feel good to believe that Jesus takes care of it all does it not. I understand your need to believe so. Only one thing – this is simply a myth.
My family and I were strangers in a strange land when Frank met us and invited us to his home. He was a jovial and generous host who treated us like royalty. This is the Frank we remember. I believe that when our lives are over Almighty God does not scrutinize our lives because He is keen to punish us for our sins. Instead, He examines our lives carefully to see what good we have done to see if there is any way He can have mercy on us. So let it be with Frank. May this testimony of Frank’s spontaneous kindness to me and my family count towards his salvation.
Frank was always an out spoken and jovial guy. Like most of us I think something happened to him recently that caused him to take a wrong turn and we are now seeing the permanent results. To the Newton family hold strong and let God lead the way. Please don’t believe these silly beliefs that once you cause your own death you go to hell. For no one knows the way of your lord,for the lord will be our judge through the infinite knowledge and wisdom possessed.
He was a mentor always gave good advise to young children he never missed gdowndooing to church he prayed alot .Again society look down on you never respect you for who you are
I too would like to add my voice of sympathy at the huge sadness of this tragedy. Frank was a former student of mine and a relative. He was such a bright man with a sparkling mind and always with a pleasant greeting even in his moments of stress. May all the powers be with him in this unknown part of his journey; and may his family and friends and all of us find solace and encouragement to extend to each other the warmth of sympathy and compassion, knowing that as humans we are all vulnerable in one way or another and that we can make things better by caring more for one another.
Oh Frank,
May you receive grace and mercy on that Day. I remember our conversation re the importance of a living relationship with the Lord. I am deeply saddened. our working friendship goes back many years and it was always a joy to share science and spiritual tips. Special grace and comfort to the Newton family in such times of great distress
my sympathies go out to his family especially his girlfriend cause no body should see someone they love hanging dead, this is a memory she will live with forever pray that it does not consume you
Shame shame on the people he worked with. The back stabbers. His turn now yours will be later. Remember what goes around will come around full blast not only on you people but your children as well. He was a good person, but working with wolves in this place, Back stabbers and envious cockroaches what do you expect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Shame
Diabless, you do not know what You are Writing about………SHAME ON YOU !!!!!!!!
I believe his twin brother did the same at a younger age. His employer through his colleagues at work could have intervened a long time ago. There were visible signs that something was not right since 2006. I guess no one cared enough.
Anoni-must,
Look like you must put in ur 5cents piece on each and every topic.
Do you ever figured out why there are masons, carpenters, shoe makers, Blacksmiths, engineers ,fishermen, farmers etc etc Anon add urs.
Okay Anoni let’s dissect this.
His brother died by drowning okay get ur facts big mouth.How do you know all this and not asked them to intervene jjust as U expected them too have done.
Man Anoni U are one Maco! Now U mentioned since 2006 seeing U are so precise with ur knowledge U should be held responsible Joker.
AHs ike Anoni must are sickening.
Thanks to for all the well wishes in our time of mourning.We are holding on strong with God’s grace.He is in a better place..
Rest in peace uncle Frank…. I am so sad that the last time I saw u was really my last time… I will definitely miss u and ur jovial spirit…
May your family find in the arms of God the strength to endure this loss. This is sad.
I will miss Frank dearly! I loved his candid, yet beneficial advising. When I was in Dominica, he gave me full access to his garden; and even brought me and my son goodies from Roseau.
I can only imagine what his final minutes were like; the decision, the pain, the tiredness, and the lonliness. I wish I could be there for him. I would tell him that we all struggle with something; some spiritually, others physically, and many psychologically.None of us are exempt from life’s unfairness; sadly we all get a dosage at some point.
Oh my! This is so sad.. I wonder how many of you all tried to help Mr. Newton in his rough times. May his soul rest in peace.. we are not God so we won’t know if he is resting in peace..
This is so sad….to the family be strong. Knew Frank from work but it always appeared that he knew me so much better than I knew him, he knew my family. Very friendly guy, very outspoken….when u speak your mind people always have to label you as something.
Don’t know what drove him to this but we all know that Dominica is tough, Frank rest in peace, may you find peace Frank.
To the family please be strong.
Knew Frank from high school days and would like to extends my heart felt sympathy to his family and friends. Based on what i have read , I think this is an opportunity for a dialogue on mental illness. Frank’s passing would be in vain if we as a people do not start the conversation. This appears to have been a troubled man without a good support system. Depression is real and too often there is a stigma.
“Rest in peace” would mean that a person has gone to his or her grave with a soul that is alive in Jesus Christ. And yet it is so difficult to think that a person who is alive in Jesus Christ would even think of committing suicide–good Lord! Why do they do that?
Anyway to the family and friends of this man, it is not an easy situation which you are facing now-this is very, very sad. But think in your minds that you have the peace of God–the energy of the spirit–to take you through this difficult situation.
I pray that you have the strength, which you need, to build abiding faith in God, remember that He is your Shelter in this stormy blast; He will show you where you must go from here.
It is sad to know about his passing. He must have thought he could no longer cope with whatever burdens he struggled with.
My deepest sympathy to his family. Take heart. God is with you, comforting you. He sees your sorrow.
Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “I will never forget you My people. . . .” Be consoled.
Let us be confident in God that his soul is resting in peace from all the turmoils of this world that he encountered.
God is love!
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen!
I knew Frank very well, we grew up together in Marigot. Last carnival my wife and slept at his place in souferiere. My god i can’t believe this. What was so wrong? Anyway, may your soul rest in peace. God bless!
Me fed up too!
My deepest sympathy to Auntie Bessie, Marilyn , Sylvia, Cornelia ,Valentine, Jennifer and all the Newton Family in San Sauveur and Petite Soufriere ,May you all be comforted in the Lord during your time of grief. Only God know why , RIP Uncle Frank until we meet again.
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grell soon it will be u i have the right stuff for u seeing u talk so much i got some for u
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Boy things so tight in the country people just killing themselves for that
boy peter st jean vex
this is so sad . let us guard our thoughts and words because only the heavenly Father who is holy and righteous is qualified to pass judgement .
Tears, tears , tears! Why bro why? This is very very saddening to me and my family. I always admired you and will cherish the thoughts of knowing you and deceased twin brother Franklin. May god have mercy on you and grant your soul peace.
To Mrs. Bessie (mother) the Newton family (Regina, Dolly, Joanese, Thomas, Cathy, Magret..etc) stay strong. My sincere condolences to you all.
Frank, boy!!! Hasta la victoria siempre! Only you and God know. Condolences to the entire family.
HOTEP!!
NKRUMAH Kwame- Never made contact since we last met in 2010 Dec. I tried many times many ways
Check the saca muela from mahaut now bath estate for my infor
Always .
Mr.T Contact being made on a sad note Re: Frank
Lost for words,always greeted me and had a little convo. So sorry to hear such news.
I am very sad to hear of Frank . Another good educated being could not escape his troubles. Frank was a good person and i am sorry to hear that he thought that was the only way out. Really break my heart. A man with 3 masters and almost a PHD was struggling so much , it is very sad . I hope that people learn form what just happen to a good man like frank . I am saying that because i know him very personally and he has relate a lot of his disappointments with the way he was treated at work , pain and other struggles etc. to me , but i just won’t go into public details.learn to treat people better while they are here with us , not when they die we want to gather and mourn , celebrate lief with them instead.People will say oh frank was m… but he wasn’t he was a victim of our society.’May his soul rest in peace now . We have lost a great mind. MY husband always said to me , boy frank good in his science and i will always remember that.
Treat others well. This is the teaching of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The same applies on this Website.
Life could be difficult to bear. We know it is not easy. It is tough. Everyone is undergoing some sort of burden, even at work. People have to be strong in spirit to withstand it.
We must be compassionate about what occurred to him. God is the Judge.
If only he had given his sorrows to the Lord in prayer. If we just think what Our Lord went through to his crucifixion, eventually, there will be a silver lining.
Faith, hope and trust in God. Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Divine Mercy said to a nun, Sister Faustina Kowalska of Poland, now departed and is Saint Faustina: “Trust in Me and Me alone.”
You can purchase the book, “Divine Mercy In My Soul.” It is a great, holy book for everyone in general. We can learn much from it, how to love and serve the Lord, love people and to live in holiness, at peace with others and obtain the ultimate goal, Heaven.
What the heck you doing with three masters and a PHD and still struggling? Sorry to sound insensitive her but that doesn’t make smart sense at all. something was wrong with his thinking a long time ago. You cannot spend your life with getting three masters even working on a PHD to be struggling something is wrong with this picture. I am saying this for others to take note and not to be cruel. Sorry it turned out this way bro
Frank was a man who valued education. He pursued it like a child who yearns for attention. I admired him for loving the books and teaching others to see education as a positive option. Unfortunately, no career will stop illness, disease, or death from happening. Frank’s passion was learning and that has never been a crime.
Please people stop being ignorant and judge others. Unless you have been where he was at you can not judge. He is my cousin and I’m deeply saddened by his death. Let us all continue to pray for peace and for the family to be strong.
What the heck you doing with three masters and a PHD and still struggling? Sorry to sound insensitive her but that doesn’t make smart sense at all. something was wrong with his thinking a long time ago.
Me, there are many like him. Degrees don’t cut it no more you have to be a crook ,greedy kick anyone in ur way. Join the Neo DLP not the original DLP.
Become a passport agent & a lawyer to make it inDA today.It have man who cannot speaka good sentence and turn P.M. There are guys who never worked b4 but carried Rosie’s brief case and turn advisor in P.Ms office and making $thousands /month. Have gas station and other investments There are those who were in the USA Africa studying never worked come DA and getting 12k $ /month and even suing peeps foolishly and winning.
Frank should have joined them but they don’t want degrees they want dependability.
Sad story. I am saddened by this tragic way he left us. He was in pursuit of peace that unfortunately he could not find on this side. A great Brother to so many. He made his mark on the education landscape.
I encourage us to be more responsive to the plight of others. There are always signs. If we can’t help please get help to those who are very burdened. Life is meaningful only in the context of how we share it with others.
My sympathy goes out to all his family, relatives, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. Mr Newton, we know you wanted well for humanity. Your spirit will leave on. AMEN!
He being highly educated, it is sad he did not find this peace on earth.
Peace is found only in Our Lord Jesus Christ. He said: “My peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled. Neither be afraid. In this world you will have trouble. Take heart. I have conquered the world.”
GrDr.Grell the psyccologist from Newtown was extremely well qualified suffering from mental disease too.
I am sorry for your loss family, friends and colleagues….. I met Frank in 2001 and he was a very caring man. Hold the strain Dominicans and pray! Let us lay our burdens at Jesus’s feet. He can deal with them all because he is God.
Oh my, I can’t say rest in peace I don’t know although this would be my wish. ou taught me back in the 80s at the St.Andrews High School now NECS…..You were a good teacher, and a good person.
Condolences to the family
You should say, “May his soul rest in peace.” God is his judge. We never know what transpired between him/his soul and God when he made the transition from life to death.
God knew what he was going through.
Some of you do not believe that God created Purgatory where souls that are not bad enough for Hell and not yet ready for Heaven will make atonement.
The true story goes that in the ancient days a man committed suicide by throwing himself over a bridge into the water. His wife was distraught. She feared his soul went to Hell. She went to confession to a holy priest and poured out her concerns. He told her: “His soul is in Purgatory. Between the bridge and the river he asked God for pardon.”
Never underestimate God, his love, compassion, mercy and forgiveness”
This is why we Catholics pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and give Holy Masses for them.
Keep in mind, God is the Judge. Not human beings and according to their mentality.
read your bible and you will understand why he cant rest in peace its not judging him read the bible
Will he really rest in peace though… So sad. Cant say rest in peace, just feeling for those he left behind, may you all find comfort.
God knows everyone has frailties. We must not play God.
He obviously did not die immediately. Even after he was hanging, prior to dying, he could have realized his error and asked God for pardon.
If everyone says he was a nice person, there is hope.
I have so much to share with you and of what I read which really occurred and are documented in books.
Granted, we are not to take our life. In brief, God will outweigh the good and bad he did. If the good outweighed the bad, rest assured he will be saved. This should be consoling.
Whenever anyone dies, no matter how and if our conscience tells us to say “Rest in peace”, we should. The Holy Spirit inspires.
This is why some of us say, “I pray that God had mercy on his soul.” It all lies in God and with him.
Another unique Soul has departed under unfortunate circumstances…
Frank Newton you demonstrated to the Gachette family in Soufriere the true sense of family love and your demise has left a void behind and a broken Auntie Avouette Gachette (95 years old) – the lady you also regarded as your Mother. Your close bond and keen friendship with my cousin Freddie Gachette – from DGS days early to middle 1970s has taught me a real lesson about the value/purpose of true friendship. You remembered me when I visited in February this year… how can I ever forget the abundance of fruits and vegetables you constantly supplied me from your parents’ estate.
To your suviving Mother, siblings, family & friends our deepest sympathy goes out to you folks, as Frank was a treasure to the Gachette family and above all his long lasting friendship with Freddie who’s so broken and hurting by the sad news of his demise.
You’ll always be remembered by us and long may your legacy rein!
Dave…
I am completely saddened by this horrific news!!! Frank was a brilliant man with so much humour and wit. He loved the lord too and its just too sad that he did not find the help that he needed; from all the people that he knew. God will forgive you Frank, only He knew your difficulties. It was truly a pleasure knowing you and you will be surely missed. Peace be with your soul.
OMG!!! This is a big shock to many Dominicans. So sorry for his family and friends and to the people of Castle Bruce to Petite Soufriere who loved this man and his bubbly personality, you will be missed by many. RIP Newton, you were definitely a good man and you put a smile on everyone you talked to.
oh my God.. oh my God
Is this frank Newton who is a Cuban grad ex-teacher from the good hope area?
Will someone confirm?
Yes he is
He was Caption
Yes sir…Twin brother to deceased Franklyn Newton and nephew to Regina Newton-Walsh.
May he RIP.
Yes, he was Crook profiler
Dave Boowoo! hace mucho anos conpie! estas perdido en London
Sabes quien es? Crook Profiler? Desde Machuruchu con Kwame? Fuemos los tres amigos.
sabes quien? Communicar con el saca Muela para mi enformacion.
El Senior T en La Juma muchos anos
My heartfelt sympathies to the family. They must be an extremely special people and JEHOVAH has a special blessing for them all. Greater the pain, the tradegies, the tragic losses, GREATER THE REWARDS, just hold onto the MIGHTY hands of God. Look up Look up people. God is STILL in control. He is able to help you all through this. Be strong.
I wonder if those who worked with him ever tried their best to help.I knew some people called him mad,but will still post comments here portraying something else.One never knows what one is going through!!!!!!Some can manage it, others can’t.! VERY SAD INDEED! RIP FRANK!
Well while you are wondering…..let your wondering rest…..Because we did!!!!!!!!! I worked with him…..Let him rest in peace!!!!!!!
I knew Frank very well and I am sorry and saddened he had to go like that. We were class mates at DGS. As someone mentioned before, he was very proud of his cousin Major Frederick Newton and talked about him all the time at school. On a few occasions I accompanied Frank to the Defense Force Headquarters to visit him. Frank was devastated when his cousin was executed by hanging by the stat despite pleas to save his life by many including Amnesty International and the Catholic church. I am not sure if Frank ever got over this tragedy of his family.
This is a reminder for all of us that life is tenuous and fragile- RIP Frank and sweet rest.
Very sad to read and may his soul rest in peace. I knew him from DGS and the Cadet Corps.
Rest in peace Frank. Dominica has lost another great scholar. I will always remember the great moments we shared in Cuba. My condolences to the family and friends.
That is my family. So sad to hear of his passing. To his mom i say accept my sympathy,the lord never gives us what we cannot carry. To my sister i say wish that i could be there with you,and to the rest of my family,you will need each other. I pray that you will cherish the memories that you shared with him.
Since his twin brother, Franklyn, died many years ago, Frank has been exhibiting signs of instability to the extent many who knew him thought his had a mental illness. I knew him reasonable well from his days in the Dominica Cadet Corps. I think his family may have had too many tragedies (remember the impact that the hanging of Major Frederick Newton had on him).
RIP MR NEWTON…U WERE SUPER COOL WHEN WE WORKED TOGETHER AT CORNWALL STREET..
so sad…feel ya bro..RIP
Rest in peace my friend. Rest in peace.
RIP Mr. Newton. Integrated Science was good when you taught it
OMG THIS IS SO SHOCKING……. MAY U FIND THE PEACE U WERE IN PURSUIT OF…TEARS ,,,, I AM SO OUT OF WORDS
he went to meet his brother. Rest in peace my friend. rest in peace.
Why did you have to do that Uncle. I was looking forward to seeing you this week. You will be missed dearly.
This is sad. Toi many suicides and attempted suicide. I am sure the honorable PN will probide financial support fir burial expenses
Please spell check before posting urrrrggggg
May his soul Rest In Peace.
My Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The Original “A Doubting Thomas”
10/08
You are just a FOOL.
You are jusr a FOOL
You are the real “Doubting Thomas” look at the difference between that stupidity which you wrote here and his own sentiment below yours.
You are not –correction
We do not need any politics in this time of our grieving. If you cannot say anything good especially if you did not know our beloved please keep your comments to your self. Thank you.
Yes boi young people just killing themselves in that country of lost and no oportunity. That country not for young people . I fell like killing myself sometimes but I believe that grass is greener on the other side.
Hold strong. I know the feeling but Fear of God will pull you through. Find something you love and bury yourself in it. The world is a harsh place but you have got to be strong. Pray, pray pray. The almighty father listens and he will help you through whatever you’re going through.
Also, simple and short words to keep saying as, “Jesus have mercy on me. Jesus help me” will do. It provides much comfort and peace.
DNO you may need to report statements like these or do not post them. This is a cry for help.
i am sooooooooo sad. i am in shock and cant believe i wont see you again. you were a great friend and i hope you find peace.
Wow ANOTHER ONE,OUR PEOLPE ARE LOSING HOPE.
OMG this is sooooo sad
Oh my god ,lord
Sleep well Mr. newton
Sad sad day for the Newton Family. Uncle Frank ??? only God knows. Whatever it was no one knows but….I am lost for words. To my fav cuz Pam and Dian Sanderson I am here for y’all and also the rest of the family. May the good Lord give you strength through this times of grief.