Francis Eugene Newton

Francis E. Newton passed on 8/26/2024 in Easton MD at 89 years old. He is survived by his wife Geraldine Newton and four children Mary Deighan, Vincent Newton, Christine Cassell and Danny Newton, as well as his children's spouses, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His son David Newton predeceased him. 

Born to Mary Regina Pratt and Charles Newton, his early years growing up in Kansas City Missouri were filled with colorful characters, exotic animals and mobsters as he helped his mother with her hotel on Washington Street and then her farm nearby. His teen and early adult years were just as interesting as he was taught by Jesuit Priests earning his BA degree in Philosophy at Rockhurst College, escorted a President, competed in boxing matches for the Golden Gloves and played with a band at a burlesque showplace.

Frank had an illustrious and meaningful work life that started in the Army at the language school at Monterey Bay. It spanned decades, continents and critical issues in the defense of the United States as he rose to the senior executive ranks of the federal government. His persistent drive, discipline and success made him an icon. After retirement from federal service he applied his well honed skills, drive and discipline to being a Skipjack Captain on the Chesapeake Bay mentoring others in the proper way of sailing. He was known by all that knew him as a hard but fair taskmaster, kind in his approach and effective in his method. He will be sorely missed. His final resting place will be at Lakeview Memorial Park, Sykesville MD in a private service with family.

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