Sue Carol Newbury

Sue Carol (McMullen) Newbury, 69, of Portsmouth, NH, died peacefully at sunrise on Monday, March 28th, 2016, after a brief and hard fought illness, surrounded by family that loved her.

She joins her beloved spouse and “soul mate” Peter, who passed in 2011. 

Sue’s children were the light in her world, raising them successfully into adulthood.  In time, that light became brighter as she proudly accepted the role of “Grammy,” and “Gram.”  There was never a time when she didn't take advantage of opportunities to see any of her grandchildren, whether it be a school concert or play, birthday party, babysitting or just an outing to a local restaurant.  Sue’s disappointment was ever present when her children would visit without grandchildren in tow!  Family came first and she never hesitated to place anything or everything else on hold for her family.

Sue was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Portsmouth and remained very involved in many aspects of outreach and charity through the church.  She was proudly involved in the Portsmouth Female Asylum and Seacoast Santa programs as well.

Sue’s loving family include her children Scot Newbury and his wife Darlene of Londonderry, NH; Brian Newbury and his wife Amy of Center Ossipee, NH;  PennySue (Newbury) Orr and her husband Timothy of Dover, NH.  Her brothers Fred McMullen and his companion Karen Knope of Portsmouth, NH and Stephen McMullen and his wife Jane of Lamoine, Maine along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

And the brightest lights of her world, her grandchildren, Hannah, Victoria, Molly, Alexander, Christopher and Cannon.

Sue’s desire to have an old fashioned Hymn Sing and celebration will be honored and will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Portsmouth, 129 Miller Ave on Saturday, April 9th , 2016, at 1pm.

A private family ceremony will be held this spring in Maine where Sue will be laid to rest with her spouse, Peter and her parents.

Donations in Sue’s memory can be made to: NH Charitable Foundation, Portsmouth Female Asylum, 86 Clark Rd, Rye, NH  03870.

Seacoast Santa - Please bring a toy donation to the celebration on April 9th , 2016, or send donations to: PO Box 1024, Newfields, NH 03856.

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