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Matthew Lewis Obituary
At the age of seventeen Matt began apprenticing to become a farrier under the guidance of Tim Kriz of Bethany. In 2003 Matt purchased his first shoeing body and opened Lewis Horseshoeing. His ambition and drive led to an incredible eighteen years of success.
Matt married his wife Caitlyn in 2013 and purchased a farm in Colchester a dream they had since the day they met. A few years later they welcomed into the world two beautiful boys, Stetson William Lewis in 2017 and Waylon Edward Lewis in 2019. Matt was a man always in motion with many projects on the farm. He loved working with the boys in the tractor mowing fields, cutting trails through the woods, planting gardens and building anything the boys asked him to. He loved driving horses, fishing with Stetson and drinking chocolate milk with Waylon. He had such a vision of his family's future and was currently building a post and beam barn from lumber he logged off the farm. He was such a kind and gentle soul, anyone who met him became a friend. Matt was an incredibly devoted father and husband. He loved his family deeply and the life he created with them.
Matt is survived by his wife Caitlyn; his sons, Stetson William Lewis and Waylon Edward Lewis. In addition, Matt leaves his parents, Robert and Beverly Lewis of Niantic; his sisters, Lauren Henry and partner Roland Sonnenberg of Oregon, Jennifer Goltsberg and husband Vitaly Goltsberg of Massachusetts and their children Liam, Mark and Kate Robinson and husband Kevin Robinson of Niantic and their children Mya and Abby. Matt's wife is comforted by her parents, Edward Zatursky and Debra Parkinson of Killingworth; and her sister Emily Keifer and husband Adam Keifer of Moodus and their children Vienna, Briella and Presley.
There will be calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday July 1, at the Thomas Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic. A private service for family will be held Friday.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Matt Lewis's Children's Fund at Liberty Bank. Condolences may be shared on Matt's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Jennifer
July 3, 2023
Always on my mind, grateful that we have Bonnie our Brabant on the farm, a gift from Matt. Thankful that I get to see Caitlyn and boys for our weekly egg exchange. Matt you are very much missed
Ruth A Blanchette
September 24, 2021
How truly saddened I was to hear of Matt's passing. He was kind, and funny, and a gentleman. Lucky was I to know him. He shod my old horse for nearly a decade. Matt's calm and gentle demeanor often resulted in my crazy Thoroughbred falling asleep on him while Matt would be trying to get the job done. I was gobsmacked when I opened last month's Steed Read. I can not fathom the pain his family is enduring from a life gone too soon. Healing thoughts to all.
Fred and Sue Becher
July 1, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the Lewis family. Matt was a real gentleman and will be greatly missed.
Jim and Joanne Graybill
July 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss may the love of family help you get through this difficult times.Matt was a wonderful young man we were so blessed to have know him.
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Kathe Dupuis
July 1, 2021
Although I didn't know Matt well I will miss his warm friendly smile and our light hearted conversations. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Matthew Staebner
June 30, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Matt took great care of shoeing my grandfather's horses when we had them. My deepest condolences to his family
Diane Hrinak
June 30, 2021
I can only offer prayers to all of you for strength and good memories of Matt and happiness for being in Matt´s life.
Jennifer Cosenza
June 30, 2021
I´m so grateful and thankful that I was able to call Matt a friend. My horses knew how lucky they were too! Matt was a kind, funny, hard working guy who adored his family. When Matt spoke about Caitlyn and the boys, it was with so much love. The horse community has lost a wonderful man who was true to his trade. I´m going to miss seeing you, laughing with you and solving a few of the world´s problems.
Tony Ferraiolo
June 29, 2021
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Tawnya Kelsey Tremblay
June 29, 2021
Thank you for blessing me with you friendship and laughter and the wonderful company you always were. Every time Shannon, you, and I were together we had adventures and mischief that I´ll always cherish in my heart as some of the best times in my youth. I will miss you dearly, old friend. Love you, Matt.
Sean and Sharon Lester
June 29, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Matt´s passing. Many hugs to his wife and children. We will miss his huge smile.
Scott and Wendy Wisniewski Sugar Moon Farm Bozrah
June 29, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to Matt's family.
Cindy LaPier and Jen LaPier
June 29, 2021
We are heartbroken by the news of Matt´s passing. He was not only our farrier, he was a cherished friend. We always looked forward to seeing Matt and talking with him. You could see the love and devotion in his sparkling eyes when he spoke of Kaitlin and the boys. We will miss Matt terribly. May God be with you and comfort you.
MaddieScarratt
June 29, 2021
So sorry to hear this tragic news matt visited us at coffees country market often recently with his boys to introduce to us all the gleem and love in his eyes was so joyful to see on his face he was all about his wife and his boys and the love of his farm he was living his best life i will miss his amazing smile and friendly greeting he was anamazing young man there are no words just remember how strong and the love he had for you all his spirit will carry through you all and your sons he will always be with you love maddie scarratt from old lyme friend and worker at coffees my son says he was an ace yes
Debbie McDonald-Vanoni
June 28, 2021
I am so very sad to hear of Matt's death. There are no words to express my heart felt condolences to Matt's wife and children. Matt was a man of outstanding character and a farrier of superb abilities. He was a man that most certainly made a difference in this world a one of a kind good soul. May God bless his family and give them strength in this most difficult time.
Leslie & Donald Oswald
June 28, 2021
We have fond memories of Matt working with Tim on our horses and continued as his clients for many years. Our caring thoughts and healing prayers are with the family. We are so very sorry. Matt will be missed. God bless.
Maddie from coffee country market
June 28, 2021
There are no words to say how sad to hear this tragic news what a wonderful kind over the moon with joy all about his family he visited coffees often bringing the boys the glow on his face was beaming with pride he loved his wife always spoke highly of her with twinkle in his eyes my deepest condolences for his family and friends maddie
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