Funeral Homes in Newton, MA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Christopher Loria (astronaut), B. J. Novak (writer and actor), Mark Foley (politician), John Krasinski (actor and television producer), Matt LeBlanc (actor and film producer), Kathryn Erbe (actor), and Josh Ain (software engineer).

Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is bordered by Boston's Brighton and West Roxbury neighborhoods to the east and south, respectively, and by the suburb of Brookline to the east, the suburbs of Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Wellesley and Needham to the west. Rather than having a single city center, Newton is a patchwork of thirteen villages. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state.Newton's proximity to Boston along with its historic homes, good public schools, and safe and quiet neighborhoods make it a desirable community for those who commute to Boston. Newton is served by three modes of mass transit run by the MBTA: light rail, commuter rail, and bus service.Newton has consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in in the country. In August 2012, Money magazine named Newton fourth best small city among places to live in America.Newton was settled in 1630 as part of "the newe towne", which became Cambridge in 1638; it became its own town in 1688. There are several historical sites of interest in the Newton area. These include Crystal Lake (which is fronted by several historical homes), the East Parish and West Parish Burying Grounds, and the Jackson Homestead, which now houses the Newton History Museum. Historian and local resident Diana Muir has written about the history surrounding Bullough's Pond; a scene from the 2008 production of The Women was also filmed there.

Newton Obituaries

It was revealed by Tampa Bay on February 6th, 2022 that Carol Zeph (Taylor) passed on in Dunedin, Florida.  Ms. Zeph was 89 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carol's life.

It was noted by Naples Daily News on December 23rd, 2021 that Joan Fontana (Parker) perished in Naples, Florida.  Ms. Fontana was 75 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joan's life.

It was disclosed by Seneca Shop on December 8th, 2021 that David Corning perished in Geneva, New York.  Corning was 55 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David's life.

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on September 8th, 2021 that Karen Joy Albert (Levins) died in Newton, Massachusetts.  Ms. Albert was 62 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Karen Joy's life.

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on April 7th, 2021 that Warren Jr "Bailey" Kennedy passed away in Venice, Florida.  Kennedy was 88 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Warren Jr "Bailey"'s life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on March 9th, 2021 that Frances L Prybylo (Iles) passed on in Chicago, Illinois.  Ms. Prybylo was 78 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Frances L's life.

It was disclosed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on February 4th, 2021 that Frederick Fink died in Sarasota, Florida.  Fink was 81 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frederick's life.

It was reported by Des Moines Register on January 29th, 2021 that Elizabeth "Betty" Wright (Johnson) died in Ames, Iowa.  Ms. Wright was 88 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Elizabeth "Betty"'s life.

It was written by San Diego Union-Tribune on January 24th, 2021 that Joan Leslie Celeste (Wood) perished in Oceanside, California.  Ms. Celeste was 78 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joan Leslie's life.

It was revealed by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on December 31st, 2020 that Mary Jane Goodrich (Buxton) perished in Boulder, Colorado.  Ms. Goodrich was 93 years old and was born in Newton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Jane's life.

History

It was renamed Newtown in 1691 and finally Newton in 1766. In Reflections in Bullough's Pond, Newton historian Diana Muir describes the early industries that developed in the late 1700s and early 1800s in a series of mills built to take advantage of the water power available at Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts Upper Falls and Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts Lower Falls. The Newton Public Schools is considered one of the finest school systems in the Commonwealth.(citation needed) Each April on Patriots Day, the Boston Marathon is run through the city, entering from Wellesley, Massachusetts on Massachusetts Route 16 16 (Washington Street) where runners encounter the first of the four infamous 'Newton Hills'. The city has two symphony orchestras, the New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts and the Newton Symphony Orchestra. Residents and visitors line the race route along Washington Street and Commonwealth Avenue to cheer the runners.

The official website for the city of Newton is https://www.newtonma.gov/.