Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
John Lewis Obituary
He was born in New Castle, PA and lived in Milford, CT and Vestal, NY until moving to Dartmouth in 1977. He was a member of the Congregational Church of South Dartmouth and active in the local Civil War Club.
Mr. Lewis was a graduate of New Wilmington, PA High School in 1961, Florida State University with a degree in business and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth with his MBA in 1981. He was employed by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth from 1977 until his retirement in 2000.
Survivors include his companion, Nancy Jordan; his daughters, Marnie M. Leighton of Amherst, NH and Raegan S. Zerilli of Apollo Beach, FL., their spouses Jon P. Leighton and Anthony J. Zerilli; grandchildren, Rily and Evan Koch, Kyle and Cohen Leighton, Aria and Antonia Zerilli; a sister, Ann Lewis of Largo, FL and his extended Boyer family in PA.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 11:00AM at the Congregational Church of South Dartmouth, 17 Middle St., S. Dartmouth. Burial private. Contributions in his honor may be made to the David E. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Fund, 555 Bakerville Rd., Dartmouth, MA 02748. For online tributes and registration: www.waring-sullivan.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Tom Mulvey
June 10, 2017
To the Lewis family, my sincere condolences on the passing of John. I knew him when I was in charge of Student Services at SMU/UMass Dartmouth. John was an excellent employee and made many valuable contributions to the operation of the University. He was a gentleman and will be missed.
Barb Sewall
June 9, 2017
Marnie & Reagan, I am sorry for your families at losing someone so important to you. My husband, Rick (David E. Sewall) and I (Barbara Clingan Sewall) doubled date with John & Janice through high school. Janice and I were best friends from 6th grade. We walked to each other's houses, slept over, and enjoyed dinners together. The best was when we met 2 guys we fell in love with in the senior class. Janice & I were sophomores. Janice and I planned to grow old together and watch our families grow. I miss her tremendously- and now I will miss John. Our love to all of you. Rick & Barb Sewall
Rose McGurk
June 8, 2017
I had the pleasure of meeting John in The Villages 4 years ago and we became good friends during that time. He was a fine gentleman with high ideals and I will miss him terribly. He was a loyal and trusted friend. I am deeply saddened by his sudden death and will always keep him in my prayers. My sincerest condolences to his family. John will be greatly missed.
William Gobush
June 7, 2017
John demeanor on the golf course of the many years we played together was uplifting. I never met a person who gave me so much peacefulness and positiveness that John shared in a round of golf. I will miss our golf adventure and know that his spirit will keep me in the game.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Joe and Marcia Zerilli
June 7, 2017
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
June 6, 2017
To The Family: John was a kind and decent man. He spoke well of nearly everyone he knew. Dee and I will miss his yearly visit to see the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training games in Sarasota. His love of family, golf and baseball will be dearly remembered. With deepest sympathies, Richard and Dee Waring
Mark Carney
June 6, 2017
Marnie & Raegan,
please accept my sincere condolences at this time of grief. I do believe that John is at peace with your brother and your mother who he often spoke of with great pride. They must have needed a good referee up there to settle things up in just the right way.
I hope you can find ways to accept God's will and remember your Dad as I always will, a truly honest, giving soul with admirable humility.
May God rest his soul in peace.
Mark Carney
Robb McCabe
June 6, 2017
My sympathy to the family. I first knew John as Coach Lewis, since he was my first baseball coach in junior league. With him at the helm, we won the championship our first year with the Cincinnati Reds. I went on to have a great friendship with David and was always welcomed with open arms by the whole family growing up. Thanks for the great memories.
June 5, 2017
Our sympathy is sent to all of you, we know what an importance part that fathers and grandfathers play in our lives. He will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to all of you. Carol Stroud and family and Tom and Karen Adams and family.
Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results
230 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Make a Donation
in John Lewis's name
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Lewis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
