Pamela A. Newell

Pamela A. (Hoyt) Newell, 83, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long illness.

She was the wife of the late Piatt Andrew Newell.

Born and raised in Fort Fairfield, Maine, Pamela was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Ella L. (Armstrong) Hoyt. She graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1960. Shortly after, she moved to Boston, where she worked as an administrative assistant until her marriage in 1970. She then settled in Mattapoisett, where she would spend the rest of her life.

Pamela was a devoted mother and grandmother who found deep joy in the company of her family and friends. For more than 30 years, she looked forward to her weekly Monday afternoon Mahjong games with close companions. She loved to entertain and often hosted gatherings in her home. A lifelong animal lover, she cared for many cherished dogs and cats over the years. She was an avid reader who especially enjoyed mystery novels and loved sharing that passion with friends through her book club. She was also a longtime member of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church and served on several church committees over the years.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Newell, and her husband, Joseph Smith, of Dedham; her son, Peter Newell, and his wife, Eileen, of Mattapoisett; four cherished grandchildren, Ella Modzelewski, Samuel Modzelewski, Piper Newell, and Reese Newell; a niece, Joyce Nelson of Florida; and a brother-in-law, James Newell, and his wife, Sally, of Vermont. She also leaves behind cousins David Armstrong, Dale Armstrong, and Linda Hayes, all of Fort Fairfield, Maine; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat, Gatsby.

Pamela was predeceased by her sister, Natalie Nelson; her sisters-in-law, Paula P. Doty and Nancy C. Newell; and her brothers-in-law, Henry H. Newell and James J. Doty.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 10th, from 4-7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11th, at 11 AM at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the ASPCA.