LEWIS, John of Dedham and Scituate, 78, formerly Jamaica Plain Dec. 9, 2010. Beloved husband, best friend and soul mate of his adoring wife, Miriam (Gilbert) Lewis. Son of the late Arthur Lewis and Margaret (Tansey) Lewis. Loving father of John T. Lewis, Jr. and his wife Rebecca (Allen) of Scituate, Michael Lewis and his wife Elaine (Roche) of Weymouth, Maryanne Lewis and her husband Brian Kearney of Scituate, James Lewis and his wife Colleen (O’Donnell) of Scituate, and Kate May and her husband Lawrence of Scituate. Cherished brother of Arthur Lewis of Jamaica Plain and the Honorable Paul Lewis of Westwood. Also survived by sixteen loving grandchildren who became his true pride and joy. Retired Commander, U.S. Navy, Korean War veteran. Mr. Lewis had an extraordinary career in Finance. Among his many professional achievements, he was First Vice President and Regional Manager of Drexel Burnham Lambert. Graduate of Boston College High School, class of 1949, Harvard 1953, and Harvard Business School, 1958. He was a member of Hatherly Country Club in Scituate and the Scituate Harbor Yacht Club. He was a consummate sports fan. John was a mentor, friend, and true beacon of light to people from all walks of life. His love of family, friends and life is legendary and helped keep him going in his long, tough, and valiant fight against the cancer that eventually took him from us. A very special thank you to the wonderful staff at Beth Israel Hospital, John’s “home away from home” during his final stage of life. The care and love bestowed upon him by the doctors, nurses, and team there cannot be overstated. John leaves with us all a wonderful legacy of love, generosity, selflessness, and laughter. “Set sail, let her blow, and have a good stiff Johnnie Walker for me!” We sure will, Dad. Thank you for everything. We love you and miss you very much.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home 456 High St. DEDHAM Tuesday at 10AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 11AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday from 4-8PM. Private interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 9 Erie Dr. Natick, MA 01760.