Steve Newton

Steve Arthur Newton, 87, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home after an illness.

He was born in Ware, MA, on February 20, 1938, a son of the late Guy and Junita ( Davis) Newton. He grew up in Ware, where he attended school, later moving to New York for 10 Years, returning to Athol for many years, and moving to Orange in 1980. 

He was a truck driver and logger, having worked for Tyler Mill Works and Hubbard Lumber. He also operated a Speedway and Citgo gas station for several years. 

Steve is survived by his companion Carol 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 six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, and one sister, Midge Brasells, One brother Louis Newton. He is predeceased by his daughter, Susan Peters, one brother, Guy Newton, and three sisters, Dale Dorow, Linda Young, and Lorraine Soucy.

Calling Hours will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, 5-7 pm in the Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Road, Orange, MA 01364 from HIs burial will be at Getsumete Cemetery, Athol, MA