Lewis J. Ridgway

Lewis J. Ridgway Loving husband, father and bamp CANANDAIGUA - Lewis J. Ridgway, age 71, of Bristol Street, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at F.F. Thompson Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife, Liz Ridgway; two daughters, JoAnne (Larry) Wright of Canandaigua and Wendy (Mark) Annal of Holley, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Brianna, Corey, Bethany and James; and many other relatives and friends in America and the United Kingdom. Mr. Ridgway was born and raised in England. He and his wife moved to the United States in 1989 and settled in Lockport, N.Y. They had resided in Canandaigua since 1997. He was an avid gardener and "Mr. Fix-it" who enjoyed making birdhouses and feeding the birds. Mr. Ridgway retired in 2001 from M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center at F.F. Thompson Hospital. He enjoyed every minute of his retirement and would often tell stories of England and his favorite London Eye. A true gentleman, Mr. Ridgway was a proud member of the British Legion and faithfully watched BBC television every day. His kindness and generosity touched many hearts her and "across the pond." Mr. Ridgway's greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Salvation Army Chapel, 110 Saltonstall St., Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Thompson Foundation, Cardiac Rehabilitation Scholarship Fund, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424; or Salvation Army, Building Fund, 110 Saltonstall St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., Canandaigua.