MEREDITH—Donald “Don” E. Lewis of Meredith, NH died early Tuesday morning, March 19, 2019, after a long struggle with cancer, he was 83 years old.
Don was born in Bridgeport, CT on February 24, 1936. He was the second of three children to the late Mildred Wheeler and Clyde Lewis.
In 1942 the family moved to Brattleboro Vermont and he attended his schooling there. Upon graduation he joined the United States Air Force and served his country for six years. He was stationed at Opheim Air Station in Montana where he repaired aircrafts and worked on some of the first early warning radar systems.
After separation from the service, and a brief four years with his family in NH Don returned to settle out west in Montana in 1966. He remained in Opheim and Landusky for the next twenty years taking in the splendor of the mountains. He worked for the Pegasus Gold Mining Corporation in their silver and gold mines as well as operated a small ranch.
Don finally traveled east for good in 1986 and purchased a parcel of land in Meredith, New Hampshire. He worked for Annalee Dolls until his retirement. He volunteered with the 'Meals on Wheels' program and was always willing to help others in need. He joined the Meredith Congregational Church and continued his work of putting others before himself. He was especially fond of helping those less fortunate. Don loved the land, plants, and animals. He tended to all with love and care. He bore his final illness with bravery, good cheer, and without complaint. Though not famous, rich, or notorious, Don was a decent and accomplished man whom will be missed greatly.
Don is survived by his sister, Marcia Nadeau and her sons, Preston Davis, Neilsen Davis, and Christopher Davis; his Sister in-law, Irene Lewis and her sons, Todd Lewis and Mark Lewis. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held at Don's Church, Meredith Congregational Church, 4 Highland Street, Meredith, NH 03253, on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00am. All are welcome to attend.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions in Don’s name to the Meredith Congregational Church, 4 Highland Street Meredith, NH 03253 or the New Hampshire Humane Society PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.