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Donald Newell

d. February 11, 2021

Donald C Newell, 80 of Norwich, passed away February 11, 2021 at CMH following injuries sustained From an auto accident.

He was born September 9, 1940 in Richfield Springs, NY to the late Harmon L SrAnd Mary G (Davis) Newell. On October 3, 1957 he married Nancy R  Biviano. A marriage that lasted until her death in 2016.

He worked on the family farm until he began work for the City of Norwich as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic where he retired from in 1990. After retirement he enjoyed the company of His cherished dogs and spent Sunday’s watching his favorite driver in Nascar Dale Earnhart Sr. Other Times he was helping his son in his auto business.

He was a 40 year member of the City of Norwich Volunteer  Fire Dept, Alert Hose #1. He was a member of the  Midstate  Antique Stock Car Club and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2004. He spent many years racing stock car at several NYS Dirt Tracks, some years in his own car and later in His son’s cars.

He is survived by his son, Donald J (Shelley), daughter Pamela (Fiancée Bill Hufnagle) Norwich NY Grandchildren Joseph, Ashley & Mathieu Newell, step – John Squires, Troy Stagaman (Nicole) and Samuel Newell
Great-Grandchildren   Milania, Emilia Newell and Dillion Stagaman ,  Brother Richard (Margaret) Newell and Sister-in law Theresa Riddle
He was predeceased by his wife Nancy , grandson Tommy Newell, Brothers Harmon Newell Jr, William Newell and half- brother Burt Blackman.


Memorial donations in his name may be made to the City of Norwich Fire Dept 31 E Main St #1 Norwich Ny 13815. Graveyard Services will be held in the Spring of 2021 at St Paul’s Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at Park Place, Norwich NY

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