Lewis, Charles Russell,
The peaceful passing of Charles Russell Lewis occurred at his
home in Bass River on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016, surrounded by
love. Born in Lunenburg on April 25, 1936, he was the son of Penrose
Fitzgerald (Gerald) Lewis and Flora Elizabeth Pike. Charles began
working at HMC Dockyard, Halifax, in 1956. After thirty-eight years of
service, he retired from The Planning Department. In 1996, he retired
to Bass River where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, clamming and time
spent with family and friends. He was honored by the Canadian Red
Cross for his many blood donations. For fifteen years,
Charles was a member of West Colchester Medical Society, serving as
President for the past ten years. Charles is survived by his wife of
fifty-one years, Judy (Gilbert) Lewis, his son, Gilbert and wife
Sheila Droesbeck-Lewis, Dartmouth, daughter Joanne (Darrin) Fletcher,
Economy and twin granddaughters Jenna and Hannah Lewis. Also surviving
are sisters Elizabeth Miller and Jean McCarvill, both of Lunenburg,
and brother William (Bill) Lewis of Truro. He was a beloved uncle to
several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Charles was
predeceased by siblings Borden, John, Mildred Weatherby, Vantine
Annis, Jerry and George. Charles had an unassuming nature and was a
confidant and good friend to people of all ages. He was quietly
perceptive, thoughtful, generous and playfully argumentative with
people he enjoyed. His strength and innovation gave him the ability to
tackle anything that he set his mind to, while doing it on his own
terms. He was often underestimated and liked it that way. He will be
greatly missed. We would like to thank his family physician Dr. Karen
Ewing, Dr. Don Rowe, the staff of West Colchester Community Health
Centre, the VON team and family and friends for their support and
assistance. Charles’ family will receive friends from 6 ~ 8
p.m., Thursday, January 14, in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday,
January 15, in the Riverside United Church, 5577 Highway 2, Bass
River, Reverend John Parsons officiating. Interment in the
church cemetery. Reception will follow in MacFarlane Hall. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Charles’ memory to Riverside United
Church, Truro Branch of the VON or a charity of choice are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home,
55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to
the family by viewing Charles’ obituary on-line and
selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com