Edward G. Newton, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass. on October 2, 1920 to Edward and Marguerete Pederson Newton. Mr. Newton was a 1943 graduate of Cornell University. He enjoyed golf, bridge, open-water sailing and a good story. He and his wife were also part of many Cornell University Alumni trips. He retired from the Detex Corporation in New Braunfels in 1985. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemaryee Newton; daughter, Carlotta Hudler; son, Morgan Newton; grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah, Jon and Janelle. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. at Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 North Loop 1604 East. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 5368 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78229. To offer condolences, please log on to www.sunsetnorthfuneralhome.com