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David Lewis Obituary
He was born in Westerly, son of Rosalind (Murray) Lewis of North Stonington and the late David Babcock Lewis.
He was co-owner and co-operator of the Beriah Lewis Farm.
He was a member of the New England Ox and Horse Association and a member of the board of directors of the Central Connecticut Farmers Co-Op.
Mr. Lewis was a dedicated and hard working man and after a long hard day of working on the family farm he enjoyed going home and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife and mother, he also leaves a son, David J. Lewis, of North Stonington; two daughters, Elizabeth A. Lewis and Catherine E. Lewis, both of North Stonington; two brothers, Harry Babcock "Ted" Lewis and Ledyard Edward Lewis, of North Stonington; two sisters, Almyra Anne Gaylord, of Rensselaer Falls, N.Y. and Kathleen Murray Smith, of Lebanon; and several nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Beriah Lewis Farm, Boom Bridge Road, North Stonington. Interment will be in the family cemetery.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to The Hummer Lewis Scholarship Fund, c/o Chelsea Groton Savings Bank, Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT 06359.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Lewis
Whit King-Buker
February 3, 2021
You are a grandpa now.
Connie VanLew
February 17, 2005
To the family of David Lewis,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all put up such a fight. But, We must try to remember that he suffers no more.
Please remember he is with each and everyone of you in your heart.
With my deepest sympathy Connie VanLew
Gina Falcone
February 13, 2005
Dear Lewis Family,
For a little over a year now either my husband or myself have taken my two and four year old to your farm (from the side of the road) to see your moo moo's (cows) - almost everyday! Everyday their little voices ask me to go see them...they notice everything...even when you move certain ones to different pastures. They even know some of them by name from their tags and ask for them specificially! (Judy is a huge hit) It is truely a highlight of their day!
Though we don't know eachother, I too am saddened by your loss.
I wanted to let you know how much your family means to our community and most of all my family and that your family has touched more people than you know.
Deepest condolences,
The Falcone Family
Glenn Preston
February 12, 2005
I know what it's like to lose a father... I did. I thought my life was going to end then and there. But I got through it and so will you guys. It's hard to lose a father, or for that matter anyone. I wish the lewis family luck,love and happyness in these times of weekness.
James and Cheryl Main
February 11, 2005
To the Lewis Family,
We are saddened by your loss of Hummer. Please know Hummer and your whole family are in our prayers.
Cheryl and James
One of our favorite memories from our wedding - Hum & Cat opening up the dance floor. He will forever be in our hearts. Love, Shane & Becky
February 10, 2005
Richard Ward
February 10, 2005
Hummer was a huge part of my life growing up in North Stonington. His court savvy on the basketball court, his willingness to lend a hand, his sense of humor and quick smile, along with much, much more will always be remembered. I learned a lot from my friend Hummer and feel honored to have had him in my life. I think we all know that Hummer together with his dad are once again starting to stir thing up a bit. My prayers and thoughts go out to the whole Lewis Family – God bless you.
ronald davis
February 10, 2005
To Janet & Children and the rest of the extended Lewis family. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you all. For we shall all meet again by the grace of god, he will guide us and carry us through these difficult times. Love to you all. Ron & Becky Davis
Judy wheeler
February 9, 2005
May god be with you all at this time and know you all are in our prayers.
Gary Partelo
February 9, 2005
With deepest sympathy to the entire Lewis family.
Colin Austin
February 9, 2005
To know the pain of losing a son, brother, husband , father, a friend is i think the hardest thing in the world...but to lose someone as special as Hummer is a heart breaker..I pass on my deepest heart felt condolences to all his family...The memories of being in school with hum I smile at all the time..he made me feel more like 1 of the guys then alot of other people...Memories of listening to mom, after she came back from getting milk at the farm, talking about hummer and what he had to show her there..from new calves to the oxen to new tractors...he ALWAYS took the time to talk to people no matter who they were..to me that meant more to me then anything else..his honesty and friendship...he will be so sadly missed...
Matthew & Lynn Morse
February 9, 2005
Rosilind,
We were saddend to read in the Day
of your Sons passing. Although we
did not know your Son, We can well understand the depth of your loss, as we too lost our Son Michal David.
We were close friends of Carolyn Winslow, and used to enjoy the fresh
Milk from your farm. No expression of sympathy, however deeply felt, can help much right now. But we wanted you to know our thoughts are
with you.
Sincerely
Lynn and Matt. Morse
Denis & Madlyn Umphlett
February 9, 2005
We send our sympathy and prayers to his family. North Stonington has lost a great citizen and hard-working man.God bless you all.
Lisa Swain Winters
February 9, 2005
For Hummer's friends and family:
I am so saddened to hear of Hummer's death.
Soon after I heard the news, I remembered a cold snowy winter night, long ago in the fields of "Anthony Hill." Hummer and Karen Goggin were wrestling in a dispute about using a runner sled on a toboggan track. Immediately, I sent up a little prayer to give God a "heads up" now that they both will grace the heavens with their presense.
No matter how far away from home I travel, the Lewis family will always be in my heart, as part of my original family.
My wish for you is that, someday soon, the memories you have serve to comfort you and that peace makes its home in your hearts.
With Love,
Thomas J. Leiper III
February 9, 2005
My family and I want to express our deepest condolences and let you know that your all in our prayers. Society has lost a great person and it was an honor for me to have known him. The times I spent on the farm with him as a young kid are always looked backed upon to this day. He will be deeply missed by all who graced his path in life.
Tom Leiper
Gayle Waite
February 9, 2005
My family, including Mom, is sincerely sorry to hear of your loss and want to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
GEORGE & SALLY SWAIN
February 9, 2005
YOU ALL HAVE BEEN IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YEARS AND WE PRAY THAT KNOWING SO MANY FOLKS TRULY CARE WILL BE OF SOME COMFORT TO YOU.
WE WERE FORTUNATE TO LIVE NEAR THE LEWIS FARM UNTIL 1978, AND WE HAVE VIVID MEMORIES OF ALL OF THE LEWIS FAMILY AND THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED.
MY FIRST RECOLLECTION OF "HUMMER" AS A LITTLE BOY WAS HIM STANDING NEAR THE BARN WITH A PAIR OF BOOTS ON THAT WERE ALMOST AS BIG AS HE WAS AND THEY WERE MOSTLY COVERED IN COW MANURE...HE HAD THIS BIG GRIN ON HIS FACE THAT TOLD US HE WAS HAPPY TO BE WHERE HE WAS AND WITH WHAT HE WAS DOING.
WE ARE THANKFUL HE HAS BEEN ABLE TO BE ON THE "FARM" FOR THE BETTER PART OF HIS LIFE.
AFTER ALL OF HIS SUFFERING, MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MAY THE LORD GIVE HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS SAD JOURNEY AHEAD OF THEM WITHOUT HUMMER AT THEIR SIDE AND GIVE THEM COMFORT.
PRECIOUS MEMORIES WILL LIVE FOREVER FOR EVERYONE WHO KNEW "HUMMER", I KNOW THERE ARE MANY, MANY GREAT MEMORIES OUT THERE.
LOVE & PRAYERS, YOUR OLD NEIGHBORS AND FOREVER FRIENDS, GEORGE AND SALLY SWAIN
Carol Main
February 9, 2005
So sorry for you all! Doug and Carol
Peggy Sue Long
February 9, 2005
Hummer will be greatly missed by all. What a family man! May you finally be a piece and no more suffering to be had.. Much love and Sympathy to the whole family!! XO
Jennifer Austin - Mercier
February 9, 2005
Hummer,
I can still see you on the basketball court at Wheeler, at the NS Fair, and with your family at the Deerfield NH Fair in the barn about 3 years ago. I've met people all over the US who knew you! You never admitted defeat and always had a smile and a "one liner". The world has lost a very sincere, caring person. May Peace and Love be with your family at this time. Jennie (Colin's sister)
Nathan, Beverly, Kimberly, Daniel & Joel Hine
February 9, 2005
To Hummer's Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Our prayers & thoughts are with all of you.
Whitney King-Buker
February 9, 2005
Hummer was a great friend and teacher. I was lucky to have known him, as well as learned from him. We will miss him greatly.
Lee Ireland
February 9, 2005
My prayers are with all of you as you walk forward without Hummer's commitment, humor and love. May your work at the farm always be done with thanksgiving in honor of all that he shared of himself to make it a success and for his love for his family and life in North Stonington. Peace and love, Lee
Lori Swain Blackburn
February 9, 2005
To the Lewis Family. My heartfelt condolences go out to all. Please know that my family and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. While we all go our separate ways in life, we never forget those of our past. God Bless you, Lori Swain Blackburn
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