Anne O'Conor Newton, Tucson, Arizona, passed away on April 27th 2018. The ultimate matriarch of her family, she was mother to nine children: Kathy Rodman, Nonie Riley (Rob), Dennis Newton (Judy), Anne "Frosty" Paone, Teddy Leonard (Andy), Nick Newton (Jill), Mary Hoffman (Mark), Meg Satherlie (Graham) and Chrissie Mena (Rey); twenty-one grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren, with two more 'greats' on the way this year. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 67 years, E. William "Bill" Newton, son Dennis Newton, sister Mary Ellen 'Mel' McNulty (Jim) and brother Dr. Vincent O'Conor (Jo). Born in Chicago and raised in Winnetka, Illinois, Anne received her degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University and taught at Crow Island School in Winnetka prior to raising her large family. Anne loved to write and in her 50s started writing poetry and lyrics. She was proud of becoming published and of her membership in ASCAP. A lifelong learner, she continued to take classes on a broad spectrum of subjects. She loved gardening and was president of her garden club for a few terms. She was insatiably curious, an avid reader and started each day with the New York Times crossword puzzle. She also enjoyed challenging her children and grandchildren to Scrabble games during cocktail hour. Anne raised her family in Golf, Glencoe and eventually Northfield, Illinois, where she designed and built a large welcoming home for her family and their many friends. Having been a camp councelor and swimming instructor in her youth, she amazed her children with her spectacular diving ability at Middlefork Club. Anne genuinely loved people and celebrations. She was an expert entertainer hosting hundreds of gatherings large and small including legendary Christmas Eve parties, weddings and birthday festivities. She had a way of making everyone feel incredibly special. Her family is grateful to the dignified care she received in the past few months from Casa De La Luz Foundation (Hospice). Anne will be laid to rest with her husband at Fort Sheridan Cemetery in Lake Forest, Illinois at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations, can be made in her name: Casa De La Luz Foundation (Hospice) 7740 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona 85704 http://www.casafoundation.org/ways-to-give/donations