Ryan Newton

Ryan Andrews Newton, 25, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he was a longtime resident of Somerset and North Brunswick. Ryan was a graduate of the American Boychoir School, Class of 2004, Blair Academy, Class of 2008, and Boston University, Class of 2012. Ryan aspired to be an entrepreneur. Most recently, he volunteered as a teacher in Ghana for eight months. A gifted singer, he sang with the Blair Academy, American Boychoir, and the Presbyterian Church, Blairstown. He was an excellent dancer and was known for his great fashion sense. Ryan’s true passion was soccer. He was a member of the Jersey Knights Soccer Club and Captain of the Blair Academy Varsity Soccer Team, making the varsity team in his freshman year. His bright eyes, infectious smile, generosity, and jubilant personality affected many. Ryan is survived by his parents, Edward and Angela (Mason) Newton of Somerset; his sister, Andowah; his brothers, Edward Jr., Matthieu, and Alexander. Friends will be received from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, March 20, the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at Somerset Presbyterian Church, Somerset. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Somerset.