James “Jim” Lewis
January 11, 1962 – April 15, 2023
The family of James (Jimmy) Mervin Lewis would like to announce they saw him off on his eternal fishing trip. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Jim was born in Sudbury, Ontario on January 11,1962 and was raised in Chapeau, Quebec. He met his wife Lise in Dryden, ON in 1984 where they married shortly after and settled to raise their children.
Jim enjoyed fishing, music, gardening, and Nascar. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh; but most of all, he loved food, cooking and sharing these joys in the company of his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lise Lewis (Fex), son James Caughey, and daughters Dorothy Chaval (Craig), Dawna-Leigh Fex, and Tina Lewis (Alan McQuigge). Grandchildren, Ashtin-James, Westan, Bryson, Dustin, Colton, Dalten, Lily, Teagun, and Cohen. Sister Tammy Lewis and brother Raymond Lewis. As well as brother and sister in laws, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister Tina Lewis (1966), Mother Doris (Lawlor) Lewis (1989), Brother Keith Lewis (2016), and Father Raymond Lewis (2022)
“I’m flying high on cloud 9!”
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2:00pm at 19592 Hwy, 17 West, Oxdrift, Ontario. A service taking place in Pembroke, Ontario will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, memorial contributions may be made directly to Autism Canada by visiting www.autismcanada.org or 140 Yonge Street, Suite 200 Toronto, Ontario M5C 1X6 in honour of his grandsons.
Arrangements entrusted to Dryden Community Funeral Home
249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON, P8N 2X3
