Our dedicated staff are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.




Thomas C. "Tommy" Newhall

Funeral Director, Staff Tactician

Tommy joined the team of caring professionals at Family First Funeral Homes in Winthrop, Augusta, Gardiner, and Brunswick in March of 2020. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1993 and has had more than 25 years of funeral service experience. He graduated from New England Institute at Mount Ida College. During the span of Tommy’s funeral service career, he has managed several funeral homes and owned and operated his own in Massachusetts.

Tommy is passionate about helping and supporting families create a memorable celebration honoring the life of their loved one. He is devoted most to helping all who may need it during this difficult process.

In addition to the families he supports, Tommy also holds in high esteem the greater communities in which they come from. Through volunteering and holding days of appreciation, he recognizes and honors the work put forth by Police, Fire, and Rescue as well as other public safety providers that keep us safe. Additionally, Tommy holds a special place in his heart for the men and women serving, and those who have served, courageously and faithfully.

Tommy’s top priorities are to make families feel well cared for and to ensure all wishes and details for their loved ones are carried out with the utmost dignity and respect.

Outside of work, Tommy enjoys participating in various local organizations. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Abnaki Council 334, the Augusta Elks, and the Maranacook Lake Association. He resides in Brunswick, Maine with his wife Robin. They have three grown daughters who also reside in Maine. Tommy loves the mountains, lakes, rivers, and the seaside of Maine. He is an avid hiker, kayaker, and fisherman. He loves the local music scene, enjoys cooking and feeding everyone, and is a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox.

“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou




Ralph Butts

Maintenance / Grounds

Angie Franks

Office Manager

Robin Newhall

Licensed Funeral Attendant

Robin is a retired Public School Teacher who has worked for Family First for one year. She enjoys helping families and supporting them through their time of grief. When at home, she enjoys reading, learning about history, gardening, kayaking, hiking , spending time with her daughters and her little dog Pixie.

Austin Truddell Lewis

Licensed Practitioner trainee/apprentice

Austin is a Maine native who grew up in the small fishing town of Phippsburg, home of Popham beach and state park. It was there he developed a love for people and community. Austin attended Morse High School and graduated in 2014 and was called Upon to give the commencement speech for his graduating class. Austin’s first job after High School was in Funeral service, working part time for another Funeral Establishment. He developed a deep passion for funeral service and also felt a call to Gospel Ministry. He was accepted into Bible Institute and received a certification in Church leadership from Evangelical Training Association and was awarded a diploma in Biblical studies where he then became a licensed Minister who took the position of youth pastor at the church he was a faithful member of. Austin is thrilled to be part of Family First Funeral Homes and cremation care. He is based out of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home in Augusta as a licensed practitioner trainee/Apprentice. He is currently studying at Cape Cod Community College working towards his degree in Mortuary Science. Austin has a heart for helping others and is dedicated to serve the community in their time of need with grace and professionalism. Aside from his career, Austin is a deep lover of Music and the Piano, performing often for various events, functions and venues.

“Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.”

-Rossiter Worthington Raymond