Clayton Newton

Born: February 9, 1927
Died: August 5, 2015 in Hanover hospital

Father: William Everett Newton
Mother: Melinda Phillips
Brothers: Kenneth Newton and Gordan Newton
Sisters: Audrey Culbert and Dara Vicent
Wife: Doris Macke
Sons: Larry Newton and Wayne Newton

Ethnicity: German
Jobs: Wightman employee, volunteer firefighter

Born in February of 1927 Clayton grew up with two brothers and two sisters in the South-western region of Ontario in Canada. His descendants had been German immigrates to the country.

As the years passed after he had completed his primary education he got a job working for Wightman's telecom when he was 22.

In 1946 Doris (Macke) Newton had his first son who was named Larry Newton. Two years later Wayne Newton was born. Soon afterwards the family moved to the town of Clifford in Ontario's Wellington county.

Starting in 1949 he worked primarily in the towns of Clifford, Ayton and Neustadt. He was a telephone installer, repairmen and cable splicer; and he made mention that he was the first non-relative, full-time employee for the company.

He became like a father to Blare Wightman. He was known for his smile, his stories and his commitment to the company.

He was disappointed when his physician recommended he retire because of heart problems--despite the fact that he was 62 he still enjoyed his job.

Clayton also volunteered as a fireman for 33 years. And was a member of groups such as Mildmay's Hill and Dale Riders Snowmobile Club. He also volunteered to help Salem Evangelical United Brethern Church before it amalgamated with Knox United church. He also worked in the parking lot for Carrick camp, a Protestant place of meeting.

In 1993 his first grandson, Adam Taylor Newton, was born. Two years later Ian Taylor Newton was born.

He died at age 88 in Hanover after about a month of health difficulties.


Timeline

February 9, 1927: Clayton is born.

1949: Clayton begins working for Wightman's telecom.

1955: Clayton marries Doris Macke

1989: Clayton retires, after forty years of working for Wightman's.

1993: His first grandson, Adam is born.

1995: His second grandson, Ian is born.

August 5, 2015: Clayton dies in Hanover, Ontario, Canada.

Sources:

Clayton's Funeral pamphlet
Contemporary testimony