Robert M. Lewis Willimantic, Connecticut Obituary

Robert M. Lewis

<p>Robert M. Lewis, 69, of Willimantic, CT passed away on May 10, 2022. He was born August 21, 1952, in Willimantic, CT. He was the son of the late Col. Eugene &ldquo;Jake&rdquo; H. Lewis and Mary (Obsharsky) Lewis. Robert was stationed in Germany, serving in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He graduated from Windham High School class of 1970 and later took up studies at Thames Valley 4-H. Bobby spent much of his career working for Willimantic water works, Brand-Rex, and UConn. His greatest joy was to be in his garden playing in the soil. He became a Master Gardener and had given talks on composting. Bobby was extremely passionate when it came to earth sciences and chemistry. He also gave his time to helping many others when there was the need. He is survived by his brothers Eugene and Gregory Lewis. He is also survived by his children Justin Lewis, Mary Walke, Catherine Lewis, and Robert Lewis. Bobby leaves behind three beloved grandchildren Wesley Walke, Chase Lewis, and Oliver Lewis. He also leaves behind his loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Douglas, Carlton, and David Lewis predeceased Robert. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. Willimantic. There will be a memorial service held in the new Willimantic cemetery on Monday, May 23, 2022, beginning at 1:00 pm. Bobby will be interred with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Windham Region No Freeze Project Mail donations to: P.O. Box 46 Willimantic, CT 06226. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com</p>
August 21, 1952 - May 10, 202208/21/195205/10/2022
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Mary O'Neill
June 7, 2022
May God comfort you during this time.
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Kai Rawson-ahern
December 19, 2022
Sending love to Bobby in his passing and good wishes to his family xoxo Kai and Tiffany
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June 6, 2022
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Dee C.
May 19, 2022
My sincere sympathy goes out to Bobby's family. I first met Bobby in the mid 1990's when I briefly took care of his mother and his friend John. Bobby was a caring, kind, and generous guy with a wonderful sense of humor always helping people and I will miss him very much ... Continue Reading
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John Boudreau
May 15, 2022
Bobby and I graduated WHS together . Always got on fab with him . My sincerest condolences to family and friends from Japan .
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Tom O’Neill
May 15, 2022
In eighth grade I could count on Bobby to chintz out a little on home work so I wasnt the only one.
After high school we both had motorcycles and threw ourselves hard into our new found freedom.
What a blast! We were in and out of his parents house , on the road, down ... Continue Reading
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Paulette (Lucas) Haines
May 14, 2022
I am so heartbroken to hear of Bobbys passing.
We last spoke when his dad Jake passed.
Bobby was very kind to me especially when my husband was transferred to Metro Atlanta, GA. And I had some real issues at my home. He came over without being asked and helped me. His ... Continue Reading
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Gail DuBeau
May 14, 2022
To Bob's family...I will always remember Bob crossing over the street to say hello and talk to us about his beloved outdoors and his love of gardening. He helped us with info about gardening.He was a wonderful neighbor who always was willing to lend a hand. God Bless.. B... Continue Reading
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Kathy LaFontaine Incandella
May 14, 2022
Bobby and I first met as very young teens, and his smile and gentle soul were hard to resist. I am so sorry to hear that he left us much too soon. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who loved him. Rest easy, Bobby.
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