Obituary of Lillian Mae Newth

Lillian Mae Newth, 82, of Putnam, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Davis Place after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s on February 3, 2017. Born in Putnam to Adelbert V. and Bernice S. Peckham. Lil eloped with the love of her life Franklin L. Newth on May 21, 1951. She is survived by her husband Franklin, their son Peter and his wife Kelly and numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian worked in the Selectman’s office at the Putnam Town Hall and filled in as Putnam Town Clerk for her dear friend Dee Bernier, Lillian was elected to Town Clerk in 1985 and held that chair for 10 years, a job she truly loved. She was very instrumental, along with many others, in forming the West Putnam Tax District where she served as Tax Collector. She served on the Putnam Democratic Town Committee, Board of Ed, and was the Democratic Registrar of Voters. Whatever Lil did in life, she did thoroughly and with passion, seeing any responsibilities through to the end. Her mantra, “is there anything I can do for you?” carried through until the end. Ma loved to bake and can vegetables, “making goodies for her boys at Rawson’s” often. She was a fun-loving, dedicated and giving individual who never cared for notoriety. When introduced to Pete’s friends she would reply with “Call me Ma” and treated them as her own. Before and during retirement, she enjoyed going to horse shows, successfully showing her beautiful Morgan mare “Saucie”, at Morgan shows throughout New England. She loved spending time with her cousin, Nora Johnson at the shows. Lil was Director of the Woodstock Fair Horse Show and was instrumental in many updates at the show ring facility. Ma will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. At her request, there will be no services. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 or the Abington Public Library, 536 Hampton Road, Pomfret, CT 06258. www.smithandwalkerfh.com