1944
Richard
2024
Richard G. Newton
May 2, 1944 — February 26, 2024
Nashua, NH - Richard George Newton, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Richard was born in Worcester, MA, to George and Florence (Boyd) Newton on May 2, 1944. He graduated from North High School and continued his education at Worcester Junior College. Seeking adventure, he moved to Germany and enrolled at the University of Mainz, where he studied for three years. After returning home, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968 and stationed back in Germany. After his service, he studied at Clark University in Worcester, earning his bachelor's degree in 1974.
Richard spent many years in the banking industry before switching gears to a long career in IT. He worked as the Director of Technology at Doctor Franklin Perkins School in Lancaster, MA until he retired.
Richard led an impressive life. He continuously regaled friends and family with tales of surviving the Worcester Tornado of 1953, backpacking across Europe, and operating a Howitzer 150.
In his free time, Richard loved working with computers, watching Gunsmoke, and spending Sunday afternoons with his grandkids. He loved chatting and debating for hours on end about anything and everything. Between his candid way with words and an infectious giggle, there was never a dull conversation.
Richard loved to travel and was happiest anywhere warm, Hawaii being a favorite. Another cherished trip was a once-in-a-lifetime cruise along the Rhine River that he shared with his family.
Richard is predeceased by his mother and father, Florence and George Newton, his sister, Diane Barton, his brother-in-law, William Young, and his best friend and blood brother, Leonard McGlynn.
He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Deborah Newton; his daughter, Rachel Bevans and her husband, Alexander of Framingham; his daughter, Jennifer Newton, and her partner, Jeffrey Kristoff of Sterling; his sister, Jacqueline (Newton) Young of Hubbardston, and his grandchildren, nieces, and close friends.
Richard was a gentle and loving father and husband, always offering words of wisdom. His timeless advice, "Live it up, kid!" will continue to resonate as we honor his memory.
There will be a family celebration of Richard's life held privately.
Richard was born in Worcester, MA, to George and Florence (Boyd) Newton on May 2, 1944. He graduated from North High School and continued his education at Worcester Junior College. Seeking adventure, he moved to Germany and enrolled at the University of Mainz, where he studied for three years. After returning home, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968 and stationed back in Germany. After his service, he studied at Clark University in Worcester, earning his bachelor's degree in 1974.
Richard spent many years in the banking industry before switching gears to a long career in IT. He worked as the Director of Technology at Doctor Franklin Perkins School in Lancaster, MA until he retired.
Richard led an impressive life. He continuously regaled friends and family with tales of surviving the Worcester Tornado of 1953, backpacking across Europe, and operating a Howitzer 150.
In his free time, Richard loved working with computers, watching Gunsmoke, and spending Sunday afternoons with his grandkids. He loved chatting and debating for hours on end about anything and everything. Between his candid way with words and an infectious giggle, there was never a dull conversation.
Richard loved to travel and was happiest anywhere warm, Hawaii being a favorite. Another cherished trip was a once-in-a-lifetime cruise along the Rhine River that he shared with his family.
Richard is predeceased by his mother and father, Florence and George Newton, his sister, Diane Barton, his brother-in-law, William Young, and his best friend and blood brother, Leonard McGlynn.
He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Deborah Newton; his daughter, Rachel Bevans and her husband, Alexander of Framingham; his daughter, Jennifer Newton, and her partner, Jeffrey Kristoff of Sterling; his sister, Jacqueline (Newton) Young of Hubbardston, and his grandchildren, nieces, and close friends.
Richard was a gentle and loving father and husband, always offering words of wisdom. His timeless advice, "Live it up, kid!" will continue to resonate as we honor his memory.
There will be a family celebration of Richard's life held privately.
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