Peter B. Newsom, 93, of Portland, passed away on May 4th with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Jean Csere Newsom. The son of the late Karl and Adaline Newsom, Peter was born on November 2nd, 1932 and lived in in Portland, Connecticut for all of his life. He was also very proud to be the grandson of the late Harry and Julia Moore.
Pete is survived by his son John Newsom of Portland, his daughter Judith and son-in-law Jeffrey Smith of Killingworth and his daughter Jacqueline Nantais of Portland. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Richard and Cristina Mohr, Raymond Peterson and fiancé Jess Coffey, Lauren Kerr, Julianna Whited and Samuel Newsom. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Ava, Holden and Sabrina Mohr, Mya Peterson, Camilla Whited, Madeline Kerr, Miranda Coffey and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, Pete was pre-deceased by his brother Sheldon Newsom of Portland, CT.
Arrangements are in the care of the Portland Memorial Funeral Home. Private services and burial in Center Cemetery in Portland were held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, a charitable contribution can be made to the giver’s choice in remembrance of Pete.