Nathaniel A. Lewis, 83, of New Bedford died Friday March 27, 2009 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Barboza) Lewis.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Nathaniel and Marie (Haelger) Lewis, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Lewis was formerly employed by Coyne Industrial Laundry for many years until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, bicycling, and stunt kite-flying.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Bruce R. Lewis and his wife Regina of Mattapoisett; a sister, Frances Bohari of New Bedford; and nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Steven A. Lewis, and brother of the late Gertrude Hammond, Ernest Allan, Clement James, and William Lewis.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 5-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.