Samuel Parkman Newbury of Farmington, Connecticut died peacefully Jan. 22, 2020.

Sam was born Aug. 21, 1931 in Providence, Rhode Island, son of Nathan Newbury Jr. and Elizabeth Stuart Dingley. He graduated from Milton Academy 1949, Harvard College in 1953, and Harvard Law School in 1956 with honors.

Sam was an attorney specializing in trusts and estates at Hill & Barlow in Boston for 30 years. By reason of the onset of blindness, he retired early from the practice of law, but devoted many subsequent years to various responsibilities on Squirrel Island, Maine.

Sam is survived by his wife Ann; his beloved daughter Katrina and her husband Richard, and their children, Gillian and Benjamin, who adored their Papa Choo. He is also survived by his first wife, Hester, and his three brothers, Ted, Jerry and Jack.

At Sam’s request there will be no services. Carmon Funeral Home-Avon is assisting with arrangements. Please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Squirrel Island Preservation Foundation, c/o Nina Garrison, 35 Shelby Lane, South Portland, ME 04106.

He was here, none knows why. He has gone, none knows whither. Written by Sam 3/6/2014