Guy A. Newton, Jr. Obituary (1938

Guy A. Newton, Jr., 74, of Berkley Street, Berkley, MA, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed peacefully at home on August 15, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Joanne M. Chicco Newton. Born in Dallas, Texas on September 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Guy A. Sr. and Evelyn Davis Newton. Guy received a Bachelors Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, where he also served in the Air Force ROTC program. He later earned a Masters Degree in Theology from the Andover Newton University and became an ordained minister, serving several churches. He continued his education and received a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University. In earlier days he was a pilot and worked as an air traffic controller, family counselor, and owned and operated several restaurants with his wife Joanne. Prior to meeting Joanne, he raised his children as a single dad, with their well-being his single drive and focus. Guy was also a proud author, having published eight books. He wrote his memoirs, "Peanut Butter Parables, Lessons in Life and Faith" and also a seven book action adventure series. He was a man of great creativity, working with wood and building furniture. He also enjoyed working in his garden, sailing, and fishing. Guy had many health concerns throughout his life and received a lung transplant in 2002. His strength and endurance were a true testament to his character and faith. In addition to his wife Joanne, Guy is survived by two sons: Guy A. Newton, III of Florida, and Jeffrey Newton of West Roxbury, two daughters: Bonnie Adams of Florida, and Sandra Champagne of Florida, eight grandchildren: Shauna Newton, Gabrielle Newton, Stephanie Adams, Lauren Adams, Thomas Adams, Matthew Adams, Chloe Newton and Casey Clark. He was the brother of the late Anne Tarr and the late Patricia Kaye. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday morning, August 24, 2013 from 9 - 10:30 AM in the Evangelical Covenant Church, 841 North Main Street, Attleboro. A funeral service will follow visitation at 11 AM, officiated by Rev. Doug Bixby, Senior Pastor. Guy will be laid to rest in North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, and for those wishing to remember Guy in a special way, memorial contributions may be made to: Evangelical Covenant Church, 841 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 or New England Organ Bank, 60 1st Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451, www.neob.org.