Sarah Eunice Newland, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born in Jamaica, the last surviving of eight children born to the late David and Alice Mears. Sarah was a longtime resident of Connecticut before moving to Newport News six years ago.

She enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking and traveling, and was a Nursing Assistant for 20 years at Southbury Training School in Connecticut. Sarah was a member of the Church of England.

Survivors include her four children, Sarah Newland of Jamaica, Aubrey Newland of Georgia, Mark Newland of Connecticut, Colin Coke of Virginia; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Carl Newland.

A private graveside service will be held in Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News,Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to a favorite charity of your choice.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, Virginia. Condolences may be left at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.