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Greenfield, MA - P. Newell Freeman Jr. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on October 22 at the age of 87. Newell was born in Greenfield, MA on August 7, 1937. He attended Eaglebrook School for Boys in his youth and graduated from Tabor Academy in 1956. After graduation from Tabor, Newell enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Upon completion of basic training in Parris Island, SC, Newell was stationed in Japan until recieving an honorable discharge in 1959. Completing his military dservice, Newell retuned to MA. where e attended Babson College until his graduation in 1962.
After gaining valuable experience in the coated paper industry in both MA. and ME. Newell retuned to Greenfield where he founded Burkhardt/Freeman Inc. a specialty paper company in 1978. Over his lifetime he had the privledge of serving in various leadership roles within the Greenfield community including the President of the Franklin County Youth Hockey Association, Board member of the Franklin County Hospital, and Memeber of the Bay State Health Systems Financial Committee.
Newell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia (Ginny) Fielding Freeman, sons Tripp and Craig Freeman, daughter in law Nicole Pierce Freeman and grandchildren Myles, Kiernan and Avery Freeman.
There will be a Celebration of Lfe, Saturday, November 2 at the Greenfield Country Club from 1-3 PM.
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Somsak Yamasmit
November 14, 2024
RIP my classmate
Brad Howe
November 8, 2024
Not only was he a classmate of mine at Tabor where we both graduated in1956 but he was a brother Marine. I too joined the Corps right after graduation.
Semper Fi brother. Fair winds and following seas.
Doug and Judy Fusonie
November 4, 2024
Newell was a good friend of ours.I have fond memories of skiing with Newell in various venues and he always had good help in technique.Judy and I
enjoyed time with Newell and Ginny at their home in Greenfield and visits in Florida.He will be missed by all.
He will be missed by all of us. Doug
Linda Hobbs
November 2, 2024
Ginny and Everyone, I´m so sorry for your loss. Newell was so funny and full of life. I´m wishing you all peace and love while you go through this hard time.
Linda Hobbs
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Tim & Doris Hanley
November 1, 2024
Our condolences to the entire Freeman family. Newell "Super Newie" and the whole Freeman family are truly the best neighbor's anyone could ask for. He was blessed with a great family, great friends and a great zest for life...he will be missed! Tim & Doris Hanley
Joan Hosmer Griffith
October 29, 2024
Ginny......My friend Ed Galvin, in Salt Lake City, told me this morning of Newell's passing. My sympathies to you and Tripp and Craig and all. So many memories, over so many years. I can see Newell's face now, and feel his spirit. That was a wonderful picture in The Recorder. IT seems like yesterday that you and Newell were stopping in and visiting at my parents, in the kitchen or by the pool. I am away now, and otherwise would be there on November 2nd for his Celebration of Life. It will be special, I am sure.
Fondly, Joan Hosmer Griffith
Suzie Charron Hale
October 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Newell´s passing. Many fun memories, especially hockey ones, of Newell and the whole Freeman family.
With deepest sympathy
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