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John Lewis Obituary

Of Milton, formerly of Taunton, August 29, 2007. Husband of Elizabeth A. (Carroll) Lewis. Funeral from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, TAUNTON, on Sat., Sept. 1st at 10 AM. Funeral Mass: Annunciation Church, Taunton at 11 AM. Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours: Friday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 166 John St., New York, NY 10038. Late Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 31, 2007.

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Barbara Ritter

September 6, 2007

Hi Aunt Betty, John and Paul,
I will always remember Uncle John as a Gentleman. I know he is in a better place after his many years of suffering with Parkinson's Disease. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Barbara and Charlie

Mike Casey

August 31, 2007

Mr. Lewis,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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