FORESTVILLE: Russell L. Newton, 69, of North Hill Road, Forestville, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Jamestown on February 8, 1955, the son of the late Edgar and Althea (Harvey) Newton.
He was a graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School Class of 1973 and worked as a Dimensional Metrologist for Cummins Engine in Lakewood for 29 years.
Russell was currently a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Gowanda, starting in Randolph in 1979 and was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed music and could play many different instruments, including the bagpipes. Russell & his late brother, Bryan, had a band together and enjoyed spending time on the boat together. He loved to hunt, fish & golf with friends.
Survivors include his niece Chelsea Newton of Sinclairville and several cousins. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Susan Ecker Newton, whom he married on May 21, 1986 on the farm in the Town of Villenova and who died July 15, 2015 and his brother Bryan Newton, who died April 9, 2022.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Thursday evening (January 2nd) from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM. There will not be a funeral service. Private Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the New York State Firearms Association, 154 Cobblestone Ct., Dr., Victor, NY 14564.
To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
5 Comments
Linda McNamara
Russell, You, Sue, Bryan and your parents and other family members are together again and at peace. No more suffering. Fly free from the bonds of form, into the light of eternal love and peace. Thank you for your presence in the world. Tell Bryan I still miss our friendship. Linda
Stephanie Schell
Had a passion for playing music.
Kelly Hammond
WOW, where does one start in going back though the history of memories with Russ? His Dad’s blue Dodge Coronet and the sticky throttle that would take us from an idle to a full throated roar in the flick of the pedal. Sometimes it was just noisy and other times it was terrifying…..ahhh but what a memory my friend. Then there was the horse crashing into the barn at full speed I guess that could be considered another stuck throttle story. We went our separate ways but the memories and tenderness of friendship endured. Decades later at my Mom’s 80th birthday party Russ was the first one to come and gave mom an old milk bottle filled with 80 coins he’d collected. The bottle was stopped up with a paper towel and sealed with masking tape. Mom cried over the simplicity and characteristic thoughtfulness of that gift from our dear friend Russ. Many more memories and so little space, suffice it to say that Russ with remain forever enshrined in our hearts and memories.
Paul
i remember Russ teaching my chords on the guitar. i will remember you.
William Ferneza
Thank you, brother. Until we meet again.
Paula and William Ferneza