US Army Veteran Of Korean War
Reginald G. Lewis, Sr, 84, of Oakville, died February 9, at his home. Mr Lewis was born January 24, 1928, in Southbury, son of Myron and Fanny (Vogelbach) Lewis.
He grew up in Southbury and resided in Oakville for the past ten years, previously living most of his life in Sandy Hook.
He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Mechanic's Lodge, and also Good Shepherd Lodge in New Milford. Being a carpenter by trade, Mr Lewis retired from Church Hill Builders in Woodbury, and worked most of his life with his brother, Elmer, in Bethel. He also enjoyed woodworking.
He leaves two sons, Reginald G. Lewis, Jr and Michael I. Lewis both of Oakville; three daughters, Brenda A. Coffin and her husband, Stephen, of Danbury, Rosemary A. Stevenson and her husband, Jeff, of Danbury, and Lisa Mae Yurtsever of North Syracuse, N.Y. A brother Elmer Lewis and his wife, Lucille, and sisters, Helen Jurgens of Oxford, Doris E. Lewis and Betty Chapman, both of Southbury, and Inez Ely and her husband, Dwight, of Ladson, S.C. also survive Mr Lewis, as does a sister in-law Grace Lewis; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service took place February 14.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Neofa, PO Box 101, Liberty ME 04949.
On-line condolences may be offered at www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.