1971 – 2016

FARMINGTON — Aaron Wayne Newton, 44, of Peru left this Earth Tuesday, Sept. 6, the same way he entered it — the way he wanted to and when he was darned good and ready!

He was born on Dec. 8, 1971, in Farmington, a son of A. Wayne Newton and Pamela Spaulding Newton. He was raised in Jay where he attended school until transferring to Dirigo High School in Dixfield where he graduated in 1990. He then attended Washington County Community College where he perfected his skills as a welder. He worked for Cianbro Co. for a number of years and was known as “Rod god” by the crew he worked with. He then went out on his own and traveled around the country welding. He was amazing at his craft.

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Alexis Wren “Lexie” of Mexico; his parents, Wayne and Pamela Newton of Jay; his brother, Warren Newton and wife, Jenny Siering, of Orrington; his goddaughter and niece, Samantha Emily Newton; nephews, Justin Newton and Tyler Bean; nieces, Danielle E. Newton and Hannah E. Newton; maternal grandfather, Albert W. Spaulding of Dixfield; many beloved aunts and uncles; close cousin, Brent Newton of Peru; many other cousins; and his childhood friend, who he considered to be a brother, Christopher Alan Henry. He will be missed by his chocolate lab, Willie.

He was predeceased by his grandmother, Annie Spaulding; his grandparents, Sherwood and Marguerite Newton; and his great-grandmother, Bernice Brown.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Franklin Memorial Hospital and Dr. Robert O’Reilly and staff for their loving care over the past 4 plus years. We knew he was safe in your hands. Aaron had been told in June 2012 that he had just 60 days to live. He and God proved this wrong time and time again.

Condolences and tributes may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.