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Lewis Gelinas Obituary
He was born in North Adams, Mass., on Jan. 11, 1923.
Mr. Gelinas served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and survived the sinking of the USS Barton in 1942.
Lewis was a contractor in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
He is survived by a sister, Eliner Wessiman of Rhode Island; daughters, Diana Brown, Doreen Baj and Delima Johnson of Massachusetts; sons, David Gelinas of Massachusetts and Lewis Gelinas of New York. He also leaves his dear friend Harriet Bessey of Connecticut; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ the King Church in Ludlow, Mass. Interment will follow in the Massachusetts State Veteran Cemetery in Agawam. There are no calling hours.
The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London is assisting the family. To leave a condolence message, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Gary Martin
March 1, 2007
We alway had good times when the familys got together when we were kids. I miss the good times we had together and I'll me Uncle Lewis.
Delia Vogel
March 1, 2007
My sympathy on the loss of Louie.
I will miss him at the Bessey family gatherings. I enjoying hearing his war stories.
Elizabeth Witter
March 1, 2007
Our condolences to Lewis' family. He will be sadly missed. He is at peace.
Michael Roberts
March 1, 2007
Lewis was a part of our Family, that unfortunately we never had an opportunity to meet. On behalf of the Roberts Family, Michael, Stephanie, Hillary, Jonathan & Melissa Roberts please except our condolences.
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