NORWICH – James Newton Sr., 61, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Olive and Charles Newton, his daughter Michell Newton, and grandson Karl Chaffee. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Newton; his children, Kelly Harding, James Newton Jr., Jennifer Newton and Jeremiah (Beth) Newton; his grandchildren, Sarah Perkow, Anita and Cynthia Chaffee, Tabitha and Noah Newton, Jocelyn Newton; his great granddaughter Rose Collado; his brothers, Danny (Sharon) Newton, Chuck (Dory) Newton and Paul (Laurie) Newton; and his sister Beth Ann Layton. Also his special dogs, Abigail and Emily.
He was a long-time member of AA and a member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association. He was an avid fly fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed camping and motorcycling.
Funeral and interment services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home Inc., 300 East Main S.t, Endicott. His brother, Danny Newton, will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th St., 8th floor, New York, NY 10022.