North Haverhill, NH- Bruce Lyman Newton, 82, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH.

Bruce was born in Burlington, VT, on August 8, 1934, to Charles and Marie (Niles) Newton.  He received a psychology degree from Salve Regina College in Newport, RI.  Bruce served for over 20 years with the U.S. Navy where he was trained to be a telecommunications officer.

He was a security officer at Salve Regina College. Bruce moved to North Haverhill in 1985 and worked for the Grafton County Correctional Facility as a drug and alcohol counselor from 1986 to 2004, when he retired.

For several years, Bruce ran a baseball card shop out of his home in North Haverhill.  He was a very active member of AA for over 35 years. Bruce was an avid sports fan including following the Boston Red Sox, Washington Redskins, and college football.  He loved animals, cats, dogs, and birds.

He is survived by his companion of 30 years, Dawn Langley of North Haverhill; five children, Michael Newton of Jamestown, RI, Susan Devir of Melrose, MA, Christopher Newton of Middletown, RI, Brian Newton of Lehigh Acres, FL, and Theresa Mahoney of Cranston, RI; two step sons, Jeffrey Simpson of North Haverhill and Michael Simpson of Woodsville; a sister, Carol Chase of Venice, FL; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In keeping with Bruce's wishes, there are no public services being planned at this time. A private family gathering will be observed later this summer.