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Lewis Buitenhuys Obituary

PLYMOUTH Lewis Buitenhuys, passed away Nov. 4, 2008, at Radius Healthcare Center of Plymouth, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Mitchell) Buitenhuys of Kingston; two daughters, Gretchen and her friend Sheryl Fiumara of Kingston, Rhonda and Bill Hinchey of Pembroke; three sons, Douglas and his wife Maureen of Kingston, Paul of Kingston and Neil and his wife Bethany of Portland, Maine; seven grandchildren, Sarah and her husband James Hanoosh of Marlboro, Brian and his wife Kristy Buitenhuys of Plymouth, Billy and his wife Katie Hinchey of Hanson, Ryan Hinchey of Boston, Arielle Buitenhuys of Portland, Maine, Zachary and Alexa Buitenhuys of Orono, Maine; three great-grandchildren, Benjamin Buitenhuys, Sadie Hanoosh and Billy Hinchey III. Lewis was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, who worked as a personnel manager at the Cordage Co. of Plymouth and then later worked for Halliday Lithograph Co. in Plympton, until he retired. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Calling hours will be held Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, from 4-8 p.m., in the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rte. 106), Kingston, with a funeral service Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 10 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Plymouth. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, 384 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360. For online condolences, please go to shepherdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Nov. 5, 2008.

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Paul Giammarco

November 7, 2008

The loss of a loved one, especially father and grand-dad is easier to bear if one keeps in mind the happiness and goodness he contributed to those he touched.
My sincerest condolences.

Joyce Benoit formerly MacLaughlin

November 5, 2008

Hello Gretchen, Joyce Benoit here(formerly MacLaughlin). I was saddened to hear about your dad and my thoughts are with you during this time. Perhaps we could get together some day. I will keep your family in my thought

Joyce

Betty Trafton

November 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike Casey

November 5, 2008

Mr. Buitenhuys,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

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