David E. "Newt" Newton

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David Newton Obituary

NEWTON, David E. "Newt" David E. "Newt" Newton, 55, of Vernon, beloved husband of Patricia for 29 years, passed away Thursday (October 9, 2008). Dave was born in Portland, ME. He moved to East Hartford at the age of two, where he lived until he married. In 1986, Dave was diagnosed with leukemia and successfully had an autologus bone marrow transplant in 1989. In 2005 he was diagnosed with myelodysplasia syndrome, which he battled courageously. Dave worked at The Hartford as an IT specialist for 27 years, he retired in 2007. He loved to golf, fish, geocache with his dog Jazz and woodwork. He leaves behind wonderful memories for his loving wife, Pat; father, Ernest; sister, Linda and her husband Peter Cipolla of Florida; sister-in-law, Diane and Jeff Wright; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Huguette Fournier of East Hartford; nieces and nephews include, Maggie and Erik Franzen, Mike Cipolla, Matt Cipolla, and Bryan and Sara Wright. David was predeceased by his mother, Frances. Dave and Pat would like to thank all their beloved friends, especially Steven Gudzunas, for their friendship and support, throughout the years. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, on Sunday, October 12, from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, VA 20190-5362 or to the Leukemia Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for David Newton

11 Entries

Kay Botel

October 5, 2019

There isn't a day that passes that I am not reminded of Dave Newton.....we did the Jumble puzzles and I still do them so David is there everyday when I do the Jumble puzzle....Pat, is always in my thoughts also ....I have a picture on my desk of you and Dave and it always sparks very fond memories. Hope all is well.
Love and kindness,
Kay Botel

Jim Fournier

October 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Heaven must of been short on angels for the Lord to call him so early in life.

Connie McFadyen

October 19, 2008

Dave was a co-worker with me at the HIG. I remember when he was sick the first time and a group of us took a picture outside the HIG to send to him. At the time, I really didn't know who he was. But today I think of that day and remember it like it was yesterday. And as years passed by I had the honor to work with Newt on many different occassions and got to know him. Every year during the UW Golf outing, Newt graciously played golf with the girls and put up with our non stop talking. And Pat was always good to send Newt along with some great food on that day. We liked to call ourselves "Newt and the girls". Those are some great memories and I was looked forward to playing with Newt. He really was a good sport. He will certainly be missed and I was sadened to not be able to make it to the calling hours. My sympathies to Pat and the rest of his family.

Rich Catalano

October 17, 2008

Dave was a close friend and my lunch companion at the HIG. I'll remember him for his intelligence, dry sense of humor, and his attitude towards life. I never heard Newt complain about the difficult situation he was given in life. He played the hand he was dealt and went on with this life. Dave had many hobbies and outside interests. He was a real interesting guy when you got to know him. And if he was your friend, he would help you anyway he could. Pat, I'm glad you and Dave were able to visit me at my cottage during the summer. That was a great day. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrea Raymond

October 16, 2008

Dear Pat and family,
I am one of the nurses that took care of Dave. We shared many conversations about our vacations in Maine and he was kind enough to pass along some pictures of deer and moose which now (and have been for a while) my "wallpaper" on my computer. He will be sorely missed because of his thoughtfulness, kindness, and wonderful smile which brightened up every room in which he was treated; the other patients would enjoy his company. He was a special person and I am so sorry to have received a call from the office about Dave when I was up in Maine.

peter kuck

October 14, 2008

I will remember. He was a hard worker with a quiet sense of humor. What a loss.

Rudy and Kay Botel

October 12, 2008

Dave was one of those people that just made your day special. Dave and I worked together at the Hartford for a number of years and I shall never forget his work ethic and at the same time his sense of humor. He was just a special guy and he will be missed. My husband and I send our deepest sympathies to Pat and family at this very difiicult time. Rudy and Kay Botel

Quita Ryder

October 12, 2008

I worked with Dave for quite a few years at the HIG, though I left in 1984. I have kept in touch with his progress through my friend Nancy Cavanaugh and was very sad to here from her today that he has left us. I have many fond memories of Dave at the HIG and at parties with our mutual friends. My condolences to his entire family and you will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Jack Cassada

October 12, 2008

Dave was a friend and co worker of mine for many years at the HIG. I know he has so many friends and this is a very sad moment for us all. But we all have fond memories that will last forever. I played golf with Newt, shared some beers and many laughs. I always enjoyed his computer wave files that he would play..especially the stooges and the end of work day horn each time he logged off. He will be missed. Thoughts are with you.

Denis Medeiros

October 11, 2008

I went to High School with David and lived not far from him near Mayberry Village. I remember him as a talented musician especially as a drummer. While it has been 35-plus years I never forgot about him and his friendly demeanor. My sympathies to his entire family.

Marian Zewinski

October 11, 2008

My sincere condolences to Newt's family on his passing. I worked with him at the HIG and enjoyed his sense of humor...he was a lot of fun to work with. It was great to see him at the 25 Year Retiree outing this past Sept. He will be tremendously missed.

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