Harry Joseph Newell, Jr.

April 26, 1924 - May 10, 2008

Memorial service for Harry Joseph Newell, Jr., 84, Orange City, who died May 10, 2008, at Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, West Flagler Care Center, Orange City, will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Lankford Funeral Home, 220 E. New York Ave., DeLand, with Chaplain Steve Binkley officiating.

Mr. Newell was born in Springfield, Mass., and moved to this area 20 years ago from Richford, VT. He was the owner of Rexall Pharmacy in Richford, VT and several other pharmacies. He served in the Navy as a pharmacist's mate during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 12, Richford, VT, VFW Post 758, St. Albans, VT, Alcoholics Anonymous for 25 years, and St. Peters Catholic Church, DeLand.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Joseph Newell, Sr. and Agnes Veronica Dorr; his wife, Jan Garrow Newell; brothers, Arthur Newell, Richard Newell, Edward (Ted) Newell and Robert Newell.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sherry Newell, Orange City; three sons, Harry J. (Linda) Newell III, Bethlehem, NH, Michael (Diana Marshall) Newell, Sarasota, FL, Ross Newell, Massachusetts; stepson, Michael (Jennifer) Desmarais, Temple Terrace, FL; two daughters, Patti (Ken) Johnson, Flamouth, Mass., Kelly (Michael) King, Spencer, Mass.; grandchildren, Rachel, Casey, Allyson, Jillyan, Harry IV, Lindsay, Riley, Bryn, Austin, Travis; and great-grandson, Kyle.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.  We invite you to share condolences with the family by signing the Guest Book.