David B. Newell Sr.

CLINTON – David B. Newell Sr., 67, passed away at home, on Saturday Feb. 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Fairfield on March 15, 1956. He was the son of Thomas I. Newell Sr. and Marjorie A (Ellis) Newell (deceased). He attended Lawrence High School and graduated in 1976.

Dave’s career was with Fred’s Vending where he worked for 25 years. Before that he was a milk delivery man for Fitzpatricks Dairy. Dave coached the P.A.L. football and baseball teams for 20+ years. As a true fan he watched the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox every weekend. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He liked the outdoors and camping with family, and he very much enjoyed playing pool and cribbage.

Dave held many lifelong friendships and enjoyed times spent around the campfire telling stories and cracking jokes. Dave was often in charge of safety meetings at camp and encouraged it frequently.

Dave is survived by his wife Tina (Short) Newell of 36 years; son, David and his wife Nicole and their children; daughter, Katie-Lyn and her husband Josh and their children; brothers Tommy and his wife Dru and their family, Danny and his wife Maureen and their family; his sister Mary and her husband Timmy Tinker and their family; he is also survived by his brothers-in-law Dana and girlfriend Liz, John and wife Ali and family, David and girlfriend Jaclyn, his sister-in-law Debbie Short; and family and lifelong friends, Joe Violette and Billy Chapman.

The family would like to thank the amazing care that was given to Dave by his Personal Support Specialist, Valerie. They would also like to thank the Maine General Hospice team.

Public visitations will take place from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2024 at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home at 107 Main Street in Fairfield. A service will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home.