Samuel Parkman Newbury

1931 - 2020

Samuel P. Newbury of Farmington CT died peacefully January 22, 2020. Sam was born August 21, 1931 in Providence RI, son of Nathan Newbury, Jr. and Elizabeth Stuart Dingley. He graduated from Milton Academy 1949, Harvard College 1953, and Harvard Law School 1956 with honors. Sam was an attorney specializing in Trusts & Estates at Hill & Barlow in Boston for 30 years. By reason of the onset of blindness, he retired early from the practice of law, but devoted many subsequent years to various responsibilities on Squirrel Island. Sam is survived by his wife Ann, his beloved daughter Katrina, her husband Richard, and their children Gillian and Benjamin who adored their Papa Choo. He is also survived by his first wife, Hester, and his three brothers, Ted, Jerry, & Jack. At Sam's request there will be no services. Carmon Funeral Home-Avon is assisting with arrangements. Please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Squirrel Island Preservation Foundation, c/o Nina Garrison, 35 Shelby Lane, South Portland ME 04106 He was here, none knows why / he has gone, none knows whither.