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Lewis Green Obituary
GREEN, LEWIS "LEW" Chelsea, MI
Age 92, died November 14, 2013 at his home. Lew graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1936, and from Adrian College in 1944. He was a Methodist minister and served locally at Salem Grove Methodist Church in Grass Lake. Lew was a tireless volunteer for the Chelsea District Library when forming the District Library and the new library building. He taught in the Wayne-Westland School District, Lincoln Consolidated Schools, and retired in 1987 from the Ann Arbor Public Schools, where he taught at Bach and Clague Schools. Survivors include his wife, Mary Green; two daughters, Sharyl Green of VT and Lou Ellyn Green of Chelsea. Lew's family will receive friends at the Comfort Inn Conference Center in Chelsea on Friday, November 29, from 1-3 PM with a brief time of sharing at 3 PM. A full obituary is at www.ColeFuneralChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jan Walton
November 29, 2013
Uncle Lew,
Your mild mannered demeanor and friendly nature made everyone so comfortable. You will be greatly missed. Our love always, Jan & Cliff
Kathy Stevens
November 19, 2013
My condolences Mary. Thinking of you!
Cece Keiser
November 18, 2013
Lew was a wonderful man a great lifetime of stories that we enjoyed at Maples Club. It was an honor to know such a knowledgeable, loving man. Take care of yourself and God bless you and your family. Heaven has a new angel and know that he will keep you safe and comfort you in difficult times.
Richard Chamberlin
November 17, 2013
This is one Great man I will not forget !!
Gloria Neve
November 17, 2013
A gentle, warm, caring man with a ready smile and open arms.
Those left to grieve his passing know his is at peace in the house of the Lord. My sincere condolences to Mary and Lew's extended family. May the many memories you shared, bring you comfort in the days to follow.
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