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Johanne Lewis Obituary

MURRIETA, CALIF. Johanne M. (Rando) Lewis, 85, of Murrieta, Calif., formerly of Waltham, passed away June 30, 2008, at her home in California. Born in Waltham, daughter of the late James and Angelina (Giardina) Rando, she graduated from Waltham High school, Class of 1941. She worked at the Guaranty Trust Bank and then BayBank as a clerk, until her retirement in 1985, after 40 years of service. Johanne, along with her husband, owned Town Line Beer & Wine in West Newton. She also donated her time helping the Reagle Players of Waltham, making and altering costumes. She was the beloved wife of the late Yerbie "Lew" D. Lewis; mother of Patricia Lewis Daly and her husband, James Daly, James Daniel Lewis, Madelyn Lewis and her husband, David Cullinan; sister of Anthony J. Rando and his wife, Patricia J. and the late James Rando; grandmother of Paul Lewis Long and Mark Lewis Long, and aunt of Christine, Mark and the late James Rando. The funeral from the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., Watertown, will be on Tuesday, July 8, at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Newton St., Waltham. Entombment will be in the Calvary Mausoleum. Visiting hours are Monday, July 7, from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Published by Waltham News Tribune on Jul. 3, 2008.

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Paul LeBlanc

July 14, 2008

Hi Madelyn, I am SOOOOO sorry to hear about your mother, i remembr growing up we would be over your house with the neighborhood kids and she was always soooo nice, she will be fondly remembered and missed by sooo many of the neighbors and friends, and i will speak for me and my parents your mom was a truely nice woman my prayers go to you and your family and if there is anything i can do please dont hesitate to get in touch with me

Catherine Zagami Umina

July 7, 2008

Johanna is remembered as a very strong woman who never forgot her heritage. I will miss her periodic notes that I so enjoyed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

John Long

July 4, 2008

We will miss Joanne's energy on the planet. She was a powerful example of kindness and a wonderful MeMe to my boys. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lewis-Rando family.
John and Chris Long

Sally MacIvor

July 3, 2008

My love and prayers to Patty, Dan, Madeline and the entire Lewis family. Johanne was warm, funny and a joy to know. I have very nice memories of growing up with Joanne and your family on Bright Street. Paulette and Ruthellen also send their condolences.

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