April 3, 1947 - Dec. 19, 2023
The family of Garry Lewis is sad to announce his passing after a long illness. Garry is lovingly remembered by Shirley (McLean) Lewis, his spouse of 35 years. He will be missed by a large extended family.
Garry was born in Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island to Elsie Leah (Middleton) Lewis and Leonard Lewis. He was the ninth of eleven children who all grew up on the family farm at Spring Bay.
As a young man, Garry moved to Sudbury. He worked for a time at Pioneer Construction before beginning a 30-year career at Falconbridge Nickel Mining Co.
After retiring from Falconbridge, Garry returned to Manitoulin Island where he and Shirley built a home on Lake Kagawong. At home on the Island, he enjoyed being close to family and was happy to spend more time hunting and fishing.
Among Garry's family connections are his siblings and their spouses: Mildred (Len Jewel), both predeceased; Audrey, predeceased (survived by Delbert Merrilees); Leah (Jim Rayner), both predeceased; Patricia, predeceased (survived by Joe Baker); Shirley de Chevigny; Douglas, predeceased (survived by Mary Alice); Kenneth (Marlene); Gordon (Darlene, predeceased); Irwin (Mary) and Merlin (Christine).
Garry is remembered by his children from his first marriage: Ivan (Cynthia), Lisa (Jason Craig) and John (Michelle) and also by his stepchildren: Susan (George Young), Brian Hill, Bruce Hill (Sherry). Joel Hill (survived by Trudy) predeceased Garry by a few months. He is also remembered by his good friend Greg Thompson, numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be missed by Molly and Wicki, his feline friends.
Shirley and the family would like to thank all of Garry's doctors, the staff at Mindemoya Hospital, the paramedics, home care workers, neighbors and friends who cared for and supported Garry during his illness.
Cremation services provided by Simple Wishes of the North, Sudbury