Dean M. Lewis, 88, of Southborough, died peacefully, Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after a short illness.
His loving wife of over 59 years, Helen (Mocerino) Lewis died October 8, 2010. He leaves his six children; Steven D. Lewis and his wife, Kathy of Stafford Springs, CT, Darryl D. Lewis and his wife, Susan of Southborough, Dean M. Lewis Jr. and his wife, Adele of Uxbridge, Kimberly Lewis-Keddy and her husband, Timothy of Westborough, Robin Lamy and her husband, Kevin of Northborough, Kathy Franchitto and her husband, Brian of Southborough; 11 grandchildren, Timothy and Thomas Lewis, Bradley Lewis-Varney, Jenna Lewis-Keddy, Drew Lewis-Keddy, Ryan and Shane Keddy, Rachel, Renee and Olivia Lamy and Brianna Franchitto. He was predeceased by a sister, Norma MacLean.
He was born in Tunbridge, Vermont the son of Erastus and Gertrude (Bunce) Lewis. He was a lifelong resident of Southborough and a graduate of the former Peter’s High School. He was a United States Navy veteran who served during World War II in the South Pacific.
Mr. Lewis worked for many years as a graphic artist for Fenwal Inc. in Ashland before starting up his own printing company, Quik Print, in 1972, which is still family operated.
Dean loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed being a part of the “Morning Coffee Guys” at Mauro’s, “The Two O’Clock Dunkin Donuts Guys” and his “Friday Night Companions”.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 2nd from 12:00pm to 3pm in Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street (Route 30), Southborough. After cremation, burial will take place in Southborough Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To leave words of condolence for the family please visit: www.morrisfuneralparlor.com
(Obituary and photo via Morris Funeral Home)
I remember Dean especially as a generous supporter of some of the town’s non-profit organizations or undertakings, making printings more affordable for some of our “good causes.” And his work was always perfect.
Dean Lewis raised a great family, started and ran a great local business, and was a great friend and neighbor to many. The quintessence of Southborough, and a sad loss.
Paul Cimino