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Harry W. Lewis, 97

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Harry W. Lewis, 97, of 51 Arnold St. died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Williamstown Commons. Born in Boston on Sept. 12, 1912, a son of Harry and Mary Morgan Lewis, he attended schools in Williamstown, including the former Williamstown High School. Mr. Lewis was employed for many years at Williams College in the buildings and grounds department and was the cook at a college fraternity house. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Pittsfield and of St. John's Episcopal Church. For many years, Mr. Lewis played the saxophone for several bands in the area. He leaves his wife, the former Stella Mikanowicz, a son, John Lewis of Williamstown, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mary Legacy, died in October 1998. FUNERAL NOTICE — A memorial service for Mr. Lewis will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel in Williamstown by the Rev. Peter Elvin, pastor of St. John's. Memorial donations are suggested for the American Diabetes Association through the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247.
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I have been friends with John Lewis since the 1980s. We would talk often after he moved back to Williamstown from California. Today is 10-20-25 and last I heard from John was July. I tried reaching him in Aug and Sept but now his number is not working. If anyone knows what happened to John or how I can get a hold of him, please email me at destefano50@gmail.com and put JOHN LEWIS UPDATE in the subject. I would appreciate you so much for that.
from: Bill DeStefanoon: 10-20-2025

I met Harry when I caddied at Taconic Golf Club many years ago. He also played Sax with my brother Frank in a band. He was a terrific guy! I am proud to have known him.My regards and sympathy to Harry John and Mary.
from: Richard Boucheron: 12-03-2009

What a nice person, and what a sax player. I often saw him at many jobs. I knew him from when I was a kid growing up in Willimstown. He will be missed, he will be playing that sax up yonder. A truly wonderful man as were his daughter Mary, also greatly missed. His son John, who I send my deepest sympathy upon his Dads' passing. God Bless to you and yours! Your friend P.J.
from: Patrick Grayon: 12-01-2009

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