Steve Newton

 Stephen Arthur Newton, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday April 26, 2025 at home with his loving partner of 45 years Carole Burns by his side.

He was born in Ware, Ma. on February 20, 1938 to the late Guy and Juanita (Davis) Newton.

He grew up in Ware, where he attended schools, later moving to New York for 10 years. He returned to Athol many years and moved to Orange in 1980. He was a truck driver, and a logger having worked for Tyler Mill Works and Hubbard Lumber. For several years he had a trucking company, and taxi service. He operated two Gas stations (Speedway and Citgo). Stephen enjoyed hunting, fishing and hard work. He received acclimations for his charity work for underprivileged children in the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. All year he would load up a trailer full of clothing, shoes, and furniture to drive down and donate to help families in need.

He was a big fan of family barbecues, inviting people over to go swimming, and making pounds of bacon for Sunday breakfast. He will be remembered for his fondness for long rides in the car, hot coffee, and McDonald's double cheeseburgers.

Stephen is survived by his companion Carole A. (Hanshaw) Burns, his children Steven Newton, John Newton and his wife Cheryl, David Newton and his wife Bonnie, Judi Vitols and her husband Kevin; Victor Masaitis, John (Sherry) Masaitis, Deanna (Keith) Melanson, Deana (Ronnie) Wright and many Grandchildren & Great- Grandchildren, his sister Midge Brasells and a brother Louis Newton.

He is predeceased by his daughter Susan Peters, his brother Guy Newton and three sisters Dale (Lutz) Dorow,Linda Young and Lorraine Soucy. He is also survived by his first wife Gertrude Corser.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm at Mack Family Funeral Homes, 110 New Athol Rd., Orange Ma.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at Gethsemane Cemetery, Athol Ma.