Erwin M. Newell's Obituary
Erwin M. Newell, 74, of Greentree Villas in Boynton Beach passed away Sunday October 15, 2017. Erwin was formerly of Rochester, New York where he was an enthusiatic member of the Shriners. He was Past Potentate of the Damascus Shrine Masons, Past Master of the Flower City Masonic Lodge and a member of the ERAC Lodge. Many from Rochester will remember Erwin for all the work he did organizing the Shriner’s Circus, in which he sometimes volunteered to be in some of the circus acts. He leaves his loving family, Brenda, his wife of 52 years; his three devoted sons, Michael Newell, Douglas (Donna) Newell, and Mark Newell; and his loving grandchildren Jessica, Dylan, and Devin. Cryptside services will be held 12:15 Wednesday October 18, 2017 at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel at Jog & Woolbright is in charge of all arrangements. The family asks that anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Erwin’s memory to think kindly of either the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or the American Cancer Society, 235 S County Rd #20, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
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