Martin J. Newby

Martin J Newby, 70 (known to many as Newby or Marty) of Lakeville, MA, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Newby was predeceased by his beloved wife Karen (Ross) Newby, his loving parents John and Clocile Newby, his sister Mary (Newby) Glabirth, and his granddaughter Angel Rose. 

He is survived by his loving sons, Martin Jr. (MJ) and Michael Newby and his wife Vanessa of Lakeville. Newby was a proud loving grandfather to Gavin & Brayden. He is also survived by his siblings John (Butch) Newby and wife Crystal, Ruth Ann (Newby) Mertz, James (Jim) Newby, Cathy (Newby) Ennor and many extended family and friends.

Newby spent his formative years in Louisiana, before leaving high school at the age of 17 to join the United States Navy. He proudly served his country for 20 years, before retiring as a Senior Chief. 

During his time stationed in Virginia his life changed forever when he met a special nurse named Karen. They married in 1978, beginning their 41 years of wedded bliss. They enjoyed many adventures traveling with the Navy, eventually making Lakeville MA their final home. After retiring from the Navy, Newby worked as a mechanical technician with Ref-Fuel, later Covanta Company. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and telling a good joke. He particularly loved a nice cold beer, sunbathing by his pool or cruising on his pontoon boat enjoying the tranquility of Long Pond with his family and friends. He was also a creative cook. His family particularly loved his homemade beef jerky. For many years he was the proud caretaker of his community Veteran Cemetery.

Newby’s presence in our lives will forever be missed.  In honor of Newby’s memory donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers, https://t2t.org/

Memorial Visitation for Marty will take place on Saturday October 19th 10AM - 12PM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 280 Bedford St., Lakeville, MA 02347. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow at the Veterans Cemetery at Thompson Hill on Rhode Island Road in Lakeville.

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