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BASIL LEWIS Obituary

LEWIS, Basil Lloyd Of Dorchester, 68, passed away on March 24, 2019, at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by his spouse Helen Patricia Lewis. Two sons, Basil L Lewis Jr. and Mark Parks. Three daughters Tanya Lewis, Leisa Lewis and Carlene Damon and his sister Jean Green. He is also survived by his many grandchildren and 3 great-great-grand daughters whom loved him dearly. He was employed at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital for 30 years where he worked in the nursing department while worked part time for Crystal Reality as a Real Estate Salesman. Funeral Service Saturday, April 6 in the Faithful Church of Christ, 235 Woodrow Ave., Dorchester, at 10 am. Visitation at the Church from 9 – 10 am. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. If desired contributions in Basil's name may be sent to either the Dana Farber Cancer Research Hospital, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Please visit www.dolanfuneral.com for further information.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 28 to Apr. 3, 2019.

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April 3, 2019

To Mrs. Lewis . On behalf of your loss, I extend my deepest sympathy to you & family.He is just a closer walk with God. R.I.P. Basil!

Wilks Vassell

April 3, 2019

Helen,
I/we are thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst I'd sorrow, and comfort in the midst if your pain.
Accept our condolences.
Wilks Vassell & Patricia

Mr & Mrs Sisco & Family

April 3, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Lewis family we are sorry for your loss. May God bless and be with you and your family at this time of Sorrow.The Sisco Family of Randolph, MA.(Business Acquaintance of Carlene)

Jeanette McGhee

April 2, 2019

May the God of all comfort and mercy, grant the family hope and peace during this time of sorrow and sadness. Jeremiah 29:11,12.

Michelle F

April 2, 2019

Helen and family sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to you all RIP Johnny

Denovan Blake

March 29, 2019

Johnny,
Bwoy I am heart broken. You were such a real humble and decent human being. I love you as a big brother. Thank you for all your kind words even in the moments of your greatest challenge. We are saddened knowing your work is ended but your legacy of humility and love will propel us forward .
Rest In Peace, Basil we all love you.
Thanks you Helen and family for sharing Johnny with us
Rest In Peace.

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Myra

March 29, 2019

Helen and Family I was just thinking of Basil last month and today is a very sad day for me. What an excellent person your husband and dad was. I am sure his legacy will live on in all of you. I pray for him to enjoy his well deserved rest in Heaven and for you all to get through this saddest of lives trials. Bless you all stay strong and remember the good times you all shared and experienced. You all know his reason for being here was his family.
With love peace and understanding
Myra @ Lemuel Shattuck

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Mar

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Faithful Church of Christ

235 Woodrow Ave., Dorchester, MA

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6

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Faithful Church of Christ

235 Woodrow Ave, Dorchester, MA

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