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Born Bangor, Maine, died Montreal, Quebec, Nov. 23, 2007, age 85 years. Devoted husband of Joan Ross Clark. Loving father of Ross, Christopher and Jocelyn (Rick Brand). Proud grandfather of Katie, Sara, Griffin, and Ethan. Son of the late Theodore Clark and Dorothy Ayer. Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Dorothy and Willem Auer, and of Graham Ross (Susan). Much loved uncle and great uncle of many Auer and Ross nieces and nephews. Dear friend since childhood of Henry Humphrey Moulton and Fred Pillsbury, and of their wives Betsy and Bina. Thanks to the staff of the Griffith McConnell Residence and the Aylmer Must agency for their friendly, cheerful care. Lew lived a full life: boyhood in New England; education at Milton Academy and Harvard College; service in the South Pacific as an officer in the U.S. Navy; employment with Dewey and Almy in Cambridge and Montreal, with Alcan in Montreal, Ross Cutter in Waltham, and Cambridge again with Harvard University Press; and outdoor pursuits including sailing, cross country skiing and walking. He retired in Montreal, spending time in voluntary activities in the community and learnt to curl at the Royal Montreal Curling Club. Lew's happiest moments were in the company of his family and friends. Memorial service Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 2 p.m., at the Unitarian Church of Montreal, 5035 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 29, 2007.

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Nadine Cahan

December 3, 2007

Jocelyn, Rick, Griffin and Ethan - our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May you find comfort in your happy memories of Lew, as these will live on forever.
Nadine and Joe

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