Frederick J Newman

Princeton – On October 6th, 2006 at a Bangor hospital after battling the side affects of a mugging in Sanford, Fred Newman, 51, passed away surrounded by his three sons and family. Born on August 15th, 1955 in St. Stephen, N.B., a son to Virginia and Everett Newman of Princeton. Fred was a loving and caring person, wonderful and dutiful father. Fred worked for Georgia-Pacific, then Domtar for 31 years, first in the Yard crew as an equipment operator. How he loved the heavy equipment operation and being involved with the maintenance. His final years were in the Finishing and Shipping Department. Fred currently held the office of Secretary for Local 27, United Paperworkers Union. Fred also served as Union Shop Stewart, Vice-President and Union President. He fought and won many jobs back for numerous individuals, he tirelessly negotiated contract language and benefit packages for his fellow employees. Fred was always willing to help out and was giving to so many people, sometimes too much and was often taken advantage of. Fred was an accomplished and published poet. He spent hours finding just the right word, phrase or feeling. His favorite reading genre was Science Fiction Fantasy and his favorite author was Stephen Donaldson. He loved comedy movies and would laugh uncontrollably to Jerry Lewis. Frederick James Newman Sr. is survived by his parents, Virginia and Everett Newman of Princeton; his three sons, Frederick James Newman II and companion Doris Linton, Daniel Everett Newman and companion Skye Trott of Princeton, and Jeremy Andrew Newman and wife Lisa of Columbus, OH. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, MacKenzie Hanson of Baileyville, Miranda and Hunter Newman of Columbus, OH; his brother, David Newman and wife Patricia; sister Carol Higgins and husband Dana; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and his very special cat, Baby.


Visitations:
6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, October 10th, 2006 at Mays Funeral Home (map/driving directions)




Services:
7:00PM at Mays Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 10th, 2006 (map/driving directions)