1920
Newell
2009
Newell S. Bugbee
October 25, 1920 — February 23, 2009
Newell S. Bugbee of Reading passed on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Arnold House Nursing Home. He was 88 years of age.
Born in Waterville, Maine, Newell was the son of the late Lillian (Higgins) Bugbee and Leslie U. Bugbee. Newell was a warm and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sorely missed.
During high school Newell was active in drama, school newspaper, he was a honor student and a member of the Glee Club. He was a member of the camera club and Vice President of the Senior Class.
Newell was a passionate patriot, loved the USA, and was proud of his service to his country. During WWII, Newell proudly defended our freedom by serving in the United States Army, 841st Ordnance Division. He was a Staff Sergeant in the European Theatre.
Newell worked for General Motors for 40 years. He also owned Merri-Mart in Lawrence for 5 years. Newell was an avid history buff, loved science, gardening, and enjoyed fishing with family and friends. He was a great story teller, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Newell was the beloved husband of the late Katherine P. (Larracey) Bugbee. Loving father of Laurinda Gallant and her husband George of Ashland, Karen "Bonnie" German and her husband Manuel of Reading, Wendie Bugbee of Pittsfield, NH and the late Patrick Bugbee, Dr. Darlena Blucher and Capt. Gary Bugbee, US Army. He ws the cherished grandfather of 10, greatgrandfather of 4. Dear brother of Alta Giroux of Augusta, ME, and the late Thurl Bugbee and half brother of Leslie Bugbee Jr. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Doherty-Barile Family Funeral Home 11 Linden St. READING Saturday at 8:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Newell's Life in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 9:00 am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Friday from 4-8 pm in the funeral home. Parking is available in the municipal parking lot on Linden St. Interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Waterville, ME.
Please honor Newell with donations to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Born in Waterville, Maine, Newell was the son of the late Lillian (Higgins) Bugbee and Leslie U. Bugbee. Newell was a warm and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sorely missed.
During high school Newell was active in drama, school newspaper, he was a honor student and a member of the Glee Club. He was a member of the camera club and Vice President of the Senior Class.
Newell was a passionate patriot, loved the USA, and was proud of his service to his country. During WWII, Newell proudly defended our freedom by serving in the United States Army, 841st Ordnance Division. He was a Staff Sergeant in the European Theatre.
Newell worked for General Motors for 40 years. He also owned Merri-Mart in Lawrence for 5 years. Newell was an avid history buff, loved science, gardening, and enjoyed fishing with family and friends. He was a great story teller, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Newell was the beloved husband of the late Katherine P. (Larracey) Bugbee. Loving father of Laurinda Gallant and her husband George of Ashland, Karen "Bonnie" German and her husband Manuel of Reading, Wendie Bugbee of Pittsfield, NH and the late Patrick Bugbee, Dr. Darlena Blucher and Capt. Gary Bugbee, US Army. He ws the cherished grandfather of 10, greatgrandfather of 4. Dear brother of Alta Giroux of Augusta, ME, and the late Thurl Bugbee and half brother of Leslie Bugbee Jr. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Doherty-Barile Family Funeral Home 11 Linden St. READING Saturday at 8:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Newell's Life in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 9:00 am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Friday from 4-8 pm in the funeral home. Parking is available in the municipal parking lot on Linden St. Interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Waterville, ME.
Please honor Newell with donations to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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