Newton Pomeroy Fassett
1822–1894 (age 72)
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Biography
Newton Pomeroy Fassett honored Rochester through decades of steady participation, always seeking out ways to improve the well-being of his neighbors. His patient presence at community gatherings offered a calm center for others to gather around.
The memory of Newton’s gentle strength lingers at Woodlawn Cemetery, where he is remembered for the kind of steadiness that helped others keep faith in better tomorrows.