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Jess Lewis Obituary
He was a graduate of York High School Class of 1973. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Maine at Orono. He then pursued his studies and in 1979 graduated from the New England College of Optometry in Boston.
Jess was one of the founding partners of Associated Eye Care in Sanford. An avid hunter and antique gun collector, he also enjoyed traveling the world and spending time with his family at Great East Lake in Acton.
He is predeceased by his parents and his wife, Eileen O'Leary Lewis.
He is survived by his three children, Allison Buzulchuck and her husband Marcus of Kennebunk, Joshua Lewis and his wife Jennerfer of Sanford, Casey Lewis of Medford, Mass.; three grandchildren, Jayden Buzulchuck, Jordan Buzulchuck, Savannah Lewis; two step grandchildren, Isaiah Sandoval and Logan Eldridge. He is also survived by one brother, Frank Lewis and his wife, Cheryll of Cape Neddick.
SERVICES: Visiting hours for Jess will be held on Thursday, July 26, from 4-7 p.m., at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Biddeford. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jess Lewis
Linda and Roger Roy
July 17, 2020
The best eye doctor we ever had. Miss him, his laugh,his up beat attitude. He always made you feel comfortable. Loved our conversations while having our eye exam. He always remembered my mom who passed away years before and mentioned her during my visit. RIP Jess you are greatly missed
Willie Wentzell
August 14, 2018
Found out just today. Still can't believe it!
Always an adventure somewhere during our exams. He had a way to make you feel like you were the only person that mattered. Will miss the stories for sure. Great Guy Happy Trails my Friend!!!
Rock & Carolyn HARTY
August 1, 2018
Although I was just getting to know Jess as a neighbor at Great East Lake I do know that he was a person that was always willing and ready to give anyone a hand with anything. He will be missed by all. Our prayers are with Jess and his family.
Gerry Griffin
July 27, 2018
Jess you will always be missed ,such a character you was funny ,caring and an all over great person always looked forward to my visit with you .you really connected with people.Forever in my heart,now in Gods arms .
Karen Allain
July 26, 2018
Our hearts go out to your family and his colleague's at Associated Eye Care. Our whole family always went to him for our eye care. He was never Dr. Lewis...He said to just call him Jess. He was a wonderful man and we all enjoyed our visits with him. He will truly be missed.
The Allain's and The Travel Center
Joan & Bob Wuerthner
July 26, 2018
We always looked forward to our appointments with Jess - he expressed such interest in our lives. We had long chats about hikes in Utah, camping, children, etc., etc. He was far and away the most personable Dr we have ever had. I always left feeling better than when I arrived.
Sending deepest sympathy-
Joan and Bob Wuerthner
Lorraine & Arthur Menard
July 25, 2018
So heartbroken at the news, that Jess has passed away. He was an incredible person! Jess is someone that will never be forgotten. He has taken care of our eyes, for over 30+ years. Thank you for always caring, you were the best! To Jess's family, friends and co-workers, our sincere condolences to all of you...
Shaun R
July 25, 2018
My sympathies to the family - Jess had been my family's optometrist for many, many years. He will truly be missed.
Valerie Hesketh
July 25, 2018
This is such sad news. Dr Lewis has been the best addition to my medical care ever. He made every visit to his office enjoyable and educational. His kind and caring temperament are hard to find in this day and age. Most of my family have been under his care for decades. He will be greatly missed. RIP Jess.
Marie and George Chobanian
July 24, 2018
With our deepest sympathy to Dr. Jess Lewis' Family. He will be missed.
Nathan Corbell
July 24, 2018
I worked with Dr. Lewis at Associated Eye-care and always look forward to our lunches together. I enjoyed chatting with him, he was a wonderful man.
July 24, 2018
This is such sad news. Jess will be missed by many. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. John & Carole Blier
Roger & Linda Roy
July 24, 2018
So So Sorry to hear of the passing of Jess, My husband and I had him as our eye doctor for years. It was always a pleasure to go to our appointments. He was a caring man, and always asked about our family past and present. Our condolences to his family, Rest in peace Jess. You will sadly be missed.
Roger and Linda Roy
Steve & Caroley Matthews
July 24, 2018
So Sorry for your loss, We went to York High School with Jess and he was always such a nice guy. May God comfort you at this time. Steve & Caroley Matthews
Beth Goodwin
July 24, 2018
My condolences to the family. So sorry to hear of his loss! Such a devastation to the community!
July 24, 2018
we are so sorry for you're loss, he was a great man, he will be very much miss. Katie and bob shaw!!
July 24, 2018
Very sad to hear the news of his passing. Will miss our talks and how he always would ask how I was. Always very supportive. He will be missed by many. Condolences to his family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Donald and Karen Gammon
A.B
July 23, 2018
My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1,2
July 23, 2018
We are very sorry for your loss. Doug and Sheila Ross Great East Lake
July 23, 2018
I truly enjoyed my annual eye exam with Jess. He insisted I call him Jess, rather than Dr. Lewis, and he always asked about my family, also patients of his, and made me feel as if I were one of his favorite patients. I've no doubt he exuded the same charm to each patient he saw.
He was always upbeat and funny and obviously devoted to his family whom we talked about frequently. It broke my heart when he lost his wife, and I take comfort in knowing they are together again.
To his family, I send my deepest condolences and pray you will remember your dad and grandfather with a smile. I'm certain there are endless memories of wonderful shenanigans with this gentle giant who always had a twinkle of mischief in his eyes.
To his colleagues, I share your grief and know we will all miss his big smile, gentle nature, and true love of life.
Remembering Jess fondly,
Sandy Larned
Jo-Anne Masure
July 23, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of this very sad news. When I cooked at Jerry's Diner, I would often cook a meal for him. He has been my eye Dr. for many years. I loved his jovial demeanor. He will be missed by many people. Blessings to family, friends, coworkers, and community members. Sincerely, Jo-Anne
Sandra Howe
July 23, 2018
Rest in Peace Dr Lewis. I will miss your caring nature and the talks we had about life. My prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be missed by all you cared for.
Peggy LePage
July 23, 2018
I first met Dr. Lewis in 1983 I was 16 and getting my first contacts. Since that day he was my Dr. and a friend. During my visits we talk about what we had been up to, we would laugh and sometimes even cry together. for the last 30+ years he would always enter the examine room and say
"PEGGY, YOU'VE GOTTEN PRETTIER AND I'VE GOTTON FATTER" ( even if it wasn't true). During one of my exams about 7 years ago I told him I was going to Disney world. He said that was his and Eileen's favorite please to go . they especially enjoyed standing on the bridge at Epcot . Eileen had told him that someday they would meet again on that bridge. I'm sure it was a beautiful reunion last weekend in Epcot.
Farewell to one of the BEST. You will never know how much you will be missed.
Peggy Lepage
Amy Brown
July 23, 2018
This man was always such a warm kind presence.
I absolutely loved my visits with him throughout my teen years. Through my very first pair of contact lenses, and eventually to surgery leading to perfect vision.
I was legally blind in one eye, and due to the strain, was quickly losing vision in my "good" eye. He wrote a personal letter to my insurance company pleading with them to allow lasik corrective surgery as an alternative - that it should not be considered an elective surgery in this case. When this did not work, he worked to find other ways to get this done for me.
My parents both always had nothing but wonderful things to say about this man and his work.
I know this gentle soul will be missed greatly by those left behind.
I also know that this wonderful man is now at peace and has rejoined loved ones who passed before.
Dianna L. M. Kimball
July 23, 2018
Rest in Peace Jess. We will miss you and you caring care over the years as our very special Doctor. Words cannot express our sadness. Our Prayers go out to your family and we will miss you Dearly. John and Dianna Kimball Arundel Maine
John Neal
July 23, 2018
Doc Lewis was always a class act, he was a true gentalman. I always looked forward to our visit. I don't remember ever seeing anyone else for my vision. My heart is broken - Heaven will be a much better place with Jess Lewis and his smile and the joy he gave people. I look forward to seeing Doctor Lewis again when it's my turn.
Reynold Pare
July 23, 2018
Our sympathy to your family. He was such a caring person. He took the time to listen.
Our sympathies...Reynold & Rita Pare
Lisa Kay Folk
July 23, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear this news! Dr. Lewis was such an amazing man! His gentleness and humor was always such a joy to encounter! May he rest in Peace!
Linda & Dave Bowles
July 23, 2018
We are so sad. One of the people who made living here fun. We will miss him. Our prayers for his children.
Donald Hartford
July 23, 2018
Rest in peace Jess. I shall miss you and your great humor when we meet or talk about the outdoors and sharing adventures.
July 23, 2018
Jess and I worked at Organic Nurseries while he was in High School and at the York water district during the summer of 1974. He was my optometrist for many years as well. He always had a warm greeting when I showed up and will be missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
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