Henry E. Newton, a resident of Woburn for sixty years passed away peacefully at the Winchester Hospital, September 13, 2017, following a lengthy illness. He was 86. Henry was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen C. (Halloran). Born in Boston he was one of eight children of the late Frank E. and Elizabeth (DiCicco) Newton.
Henry was raised and educated in Boston and Stoneham. He enlisted into the Unites States Navy and honorably served his country during the Korean War aboard the USS Philippine Sea CVA-47. Following his return home, Henry began his career as an electrician and was a proud member of the Electrician Union Local 103 for many years prior to his retirement. Henry was an avid Boston sports fan, enjoyed being social and was an active member of the Grace Chapel in Lexington. However, his greatest joy was his family. He will be fondly remembered for his devotion to his family and especially his support and love of his grandchildren whom he adored.
Henry is survived by his children; Maryann Lonergan and her husband Michael of Woburn, Nancy Amari and her husband Ronnie of Melrose, Martha Newton of Woburn, Thomas Newton and his wife Anne of Hollis, NH. He was the loving grandfather of Alyssa Courtney, Allison, Christopher and Casey Lonergan, Ryan and Jonathan Amari, Thomas Jr., Amanda, Nathan and Rachel Newton. He is also survived by 8 loving great grandchildren. Brother of Joseph Newton of CA, Jean Zaremba of Wakefield, Sally Strachan of North Attleboro, Richard Newton of Lynnfield, Betty Sullivan of Hopkinton, Edward Newton of Lynnfield and the late Francis Newton.
A funeral service will be conducted in the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN Monday, September 18th, at 12 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.