Chester W. Newell, Jr., 93, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Southington Care Center. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to the late Eliza Lida Estabrook Newell. Chester was born in Bath, Maine on March 4, 1927 and was the son of the late Chester W. Newell, Sr. and Lucy Doris Wakefield Newell. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WW II and the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Chester was and Iron Worker for Local #424 for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking and working on cars. Father of Craig Newell (Barbara), Donald P. Newell (Debbie), Cathy-Jean Rogers (Michael) and the late Pamela L. Larsen and Gary “Steve” Newell. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his son-in-law Bobby Larsen and a grandson Robbie Larsen.
Private services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Sorry to hear of Chets passing. He was a dear, and honest freind. All the best to the entire family. Heart felt wishes Todd Underwood
Thanks Todd for all your friendship and companionship throughout the years for mom and dad
We misses not having everyone with us but more important to stay safe, Love, Cathyjean
We have many fond memories of meeting him at the Chowder Pot! He was great to work with and I learned from him.
My sincere condolences for the loss of Chet. He was a kind and generous guy, and a friend. He always had a smile and a kind word whenever we met. He will be missed. Rest in peace “Uncle Chet”.
Don and families
Our sincerest sympathies in the passing of your dad . He was certainly a true gentleman and all around nice guy. Chet Rip and God bless 🙏
Thanks Tom and Donna,
Dads with Mom now, which gives me a whole lot of comfort
Cathyjean
I am so sorry to hear of Chet’s passing. He was a kind, generous and loving man dedicated to his friends and family. He always had a kind word and welcoming heart. The world was a better place with him in it. My sincere condolences to the Newell family. May he Rest In Peace.
Thank you Donna for all your kind words, love to you and your family
Cathyjean
Sorry for your loss.. He was a great man..
Don and Debbie. Doug and I are both so very sorry for the loss of your father. May he RIP.
Sorry about your dad. He was a wonderful man, and we loved him.
All of his family here in Maine will miss my Uncle Chet (Uncle Buster) so much. Sending love and (((HUGS))) to the family.
Thanks Linda, we all miss our Maine family as well, Dad finally decided to join everybody else in heaven.
RIP Uncle Chet. Sending love and deepest sympathy to his family and friends. -Patricia
Sorry for your loss