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Donald Lewis Obituary

LEWIS, DONALD E. 'SKEET', 80, of California Avenue, died on October 26, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Black) Lewis.

He was born in Providence, RI; a son of the late Dorothy (Lewis) Snead and the stepson of the late Herman Snead. He was the father of Marcus Lewis and the late Donald 'Duck' Studman. He had 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Clarence R., Perry, Roland and Herman Snead, Jr., Carol Scott, and the late Richard and Walter Snead.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad St., Providence. Calling Hour Friday 10-11 a.m. www.bellfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 29, 2008.

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Kevin Smith

October 31, 2008

For The Lewis Family;

We are so very sorry for your loss. I am sure your memories will keep Skeet alive forever in your hearts. We will keep him and you in our prayers.

May God bless you.

The Smith Family

pat walker

October 30, 2008

dear barbara and family,
we are deeply sorry for your loss,for over twenty years your family has been like our family.Skeet will surely be missed by everyone.our condolences to you all.
sincerely,
pat silva-walker and family

A Friend

October 30, 2008

Marcus, may your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

Ernest ( Ernie) Gilbert

October 29, 2008

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

Tonichia Tavares

October 29, 2008

Dear Marcus and family,
so sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you.
Toni (Travers)Tavares

Gerald & Family

October 29, 2008

To the Lewis and Snead Families:
God bless you Skeet! There is no more pain and sufferings for you as you enter your final resting place. We had lots of fun with you. God will keep His loving arms around your family.

Pat Gilbert andfamily

October 29, 2008

To Barbara and the Snead family, my condolences to you. Our families lived together for many years on Codding St. and then again on California Ave."Skeets" had style!

Shirley Tunsel Walton

October 29, 2008

Dear Skeets was such a special person and friend. We grew up together. We have lost a truly fine person
shirley

SANDY & MARIO ARSENIO

October 29, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. HE WILL BE MISSED WE LOVED ALWAYS SEEING HIM SMILE FROM ACROSS THE STREET GREAT NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Bev & Freedo Freeman

October 29, 2008

Goodbye old buddy.(Bangy-Bangy)We will always remember "the good old days" . May God Bless your loved ones and carry them thru these trying times. We will keep them in our prayers. Rest in Peace

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