Peacefully, at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich on Monday, November 8, 2010 formerly of Exeter in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Lydia (Roelofs) Lewis (1999). Dear father of Shirley and Ron Hayward of Oshawa, Ray and Joelle Lewis of Goderich, April and James Clarke of Waterloo and father-in-law of Ken Kemp of Hensall. Dear grandfather of Jason Rivoire and Michelle Rivoire; Alex and Carol-Anne Kemp and Rita Kemp; Kyra Lewis, Bryn Lewis and Neeliah Lewis; Keana Morrison and Logan James Clarke. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nellie Crosby of Yarmouth, NS and Sheila Roelofs of St. Marys. Beloved uncle of Les Lewis of Exeter. Predeceased by his daughter Donna Kemp and his brothers James, Raymond and Franklin Lewis.
A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall, 160 Francis Street, Exeter on Friday, November 12th at 1:30 pm. Cremation. A private family interment will take place at Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
terriann
sorry hear abt your dad ray april rest of the family.
he was my foster dad ,he will be miss him alot,
when we sit down having super ,we were having liver. i ask slim do u want ketchup he say no. i was giving hard time, he know i was jokinhg
my heart to out to his kids and grandchildrens
Paul Henry Dallaire
I remember Slim in Timmins when he played Leone’s Hotel in the sixties ever since then I wanted visit Exeter ON.
Yes he was a character allright. I miss those days.
Cathy Dack
Dear April and Ray;
It was a privilege to be entrusted with your father’s care during his stay at Blue Water Rest Home. Slim was a delightful gentleman and everyone who knew him (staff and residents, volunteers and visitors) enjoyed his stories and dry sense of humour. He will be sadly missed and kindly remembered.
Cheryl Becker(Dowson)
Ray, April and the Lewis family
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Nancy & Steve Robichaud
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time to lose a father ,grandfather , uncle and friend . He has touched the lives of many people and has left us with a great sadness . For many years I only knew him as my uncle in Ont. I am so happy to have had the privilege of meeting your family and being able to spend time with you all . Even though your family is spread all over our thoughts and love are with you at this time .
Ken Bender
Les, Tracy & Family
Sorry to hear about the passing of your uncle Slim Lewis, your thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time…..
Ken Bender
Andrew Crosby
WHAT A WASTE OF GOOD CORN LIKKER
Slim Gordon
I have lost my blue eyed darlin’. Now I sit with a broken heart
By the cabin in the Carolina hills.
Oh, I loved the shiner’s daughter, loved her true with all my heart,
Until she fell into her pappy’s liquor still.
CHORUS: Oh what a waste of good corn liquor,
From the still they pulled the plug.
Now the revenuers snicker cause she melted in the liquor
And they had to bury poor Lilly by the jug.
Cousin Caleb on the Jew’s harp played a mighty mournful tune.
Kinfolks bowed their heads and gathered round.
Then I heard the parson sing, “Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes”
As we watched them pour poor Lilly in the ground. CHORUS
Now I’m sittin in the twilight, ‘neath the weepin’ willow tree.
The sun is slowly sinkin’ in the west,
An’ I’m claspin’ to my bosom a little jug of Lilly May.
With a lonely heart I’m longin’ for her breast. CHORUS
Rock Onward.
he immortalized himself, threw his creations.
Hinta & Brian Chambers
Dear April & Ray,
We are truly sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Love,
Hinta, Brian and Danielle
lesley
just wanted to say sorry for your loss, i only knew him as a child , he will be sadly missed,im so glad that i got to see my father and ill cherish his letters always , all the best to you and yours lesley
Kirk and Norma Beecroft
April Raymond Les&Tracy Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .We were so sorry to here of Slims passing he was a great friend for many years .We will always remember him and his love for music and all the good times we had with him and his family >He will be missed.
Becci & Dan Horton and Family
April & James, Ray & Joelle, and Les
So sorry to hear about your Dad (and Uncle). I have so many memories of him from my childhood, and will never forget him. I would often meet him in the grocery store, and we would always have a nice chat.
I know that he will be deeply missed by all of you, but hold onto the memories and keep them close in your heart.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Becci & Dan and family
Kristi & Derek
April. James and Family and Ray, Joelle and Family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We are thinking of of all and sending our deepest sympathies.
Kristi, Derek, Max, Will and Sydney
Jennifer Skonieczny (Beecroft)
April and Ray and Les,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your Dad and uncle. I remember being at your home so many times in my childhood and your mom and your dad, back in the years.
Until the time he went to hospital, I would have small chats with him at the Times-Advocate or in the grocery store – he always remembered me and my family and the old days.
Just know our thoughts are with you, and we’ll always have these memories.
God Bless
Chrissy and Andrew Ewanchuk
Our deepest sympathy April, James, Ray, Joelle and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. There are so many great memories of your dad. He was a wonderful, funny, caring and loving man. He will be missed dearly. All our love.
Les James Lewis
To My Uncle
Murry Gordon Lewis
who passed away on November 8, 2010
To a boy from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
To a boy who worked on the farm
Toa teen who started to sing
To a man who had his own band
To a man who has relatives all up the east coast
To a man who got married and had five children, 4 girls & 1 boy
To a man that had seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren
To a man who accomplished a lot in his life
To a man who went through up’s and down’s
To a man who hung tuff through it all right to the end
To a man who became my uncle
To a man who took me in when I lost my dad at 16
To a man who had no room in his house for me, but made room
To a man who taught wrong from right
To a man who taught me the in’s and out’s of life
This is my Uncle
You will be missed from all of us
From Me
I would like to say thank you – there will be no other
Your Nephew,
Leslie James Lewis
Dave MacLeod
I’m sorry to hear of your father / grandfather’s passing. May happy memories help sustain you in this time of sorrow.
Jody Becker and Chris Smith
To April , Ray and your families
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our sincere condolences and our thoughts go out to you.
We know how much you loved your dad and will miss him.
Our love,
Jody, Chris, Owen and Liam
Anthony & Susan
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Whether sudden or gradual, loss is never easy.
Uncle Slim was lucky to have a long life filled with numerous roles. Memories of the “Music Man” , “Librarian “or “Slim the Handyman” come forth in my mind
May it bring you peace knowing there is a little more country music in heaven.Thoughts & prayers ( Suzi Q )
Leanne Dietrich
Ray and April: I’m very sorry to hear the news about your Father. Ray, I remember you saying you would be paying him a visit the day of the fhockey tournament at South Huron. Each day to its fullest. Treasure all the great memories you have of time shared. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen and Brad Lebold
April and Family— So sad to hear the news of your Dad’s passing. You were good to him and I know he loved you dearly! Hang in there. We are thinking of you,
Love,
Brad, Karen and Kaia
Heather and Kevin McArter
We are so sorry to hear about Gord’s passing. He was a great neighbour to us and we loved hearing all the interesting stories that he told both of the past and the present. He has left a tremendous void in all of your lives but we hope that you can take comfort in the memories of times you spent together.
Heather, Kevin, Laken and Hallie
Melissa Blue
Ray and April, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kim Winbow
Please accept our deepest condolences, I was so sorry to hear of Slim’s death. He was such a character and I know our VON volunteers enjoyed their visits with him during both his stay at the hospital and again during his time at Bluewater Rest Home. They shared with me the many memories he spoke about throughout his musical career as well as his family. Ray and April, we will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Kendra Craig (nee Arthur)
My condolences to the whole Lewis family. Sorry to hear about your loss and know I am thinking of you all at this time
Andrew & Beth Crosby and Family
Our Deepest and most sincere condolences are given to you and yours. Uncle Murray (Slim) will always be remembered for his music and his friendly personality. Andrew always felt he lead a very interesting and fullfilling life. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Ray & Anna Crosby
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. He was a kind man with a gentle heart and our memories of him are fond ones. So glad we made the trip this summer to visit him. Know we are sharing your grief.
Mike and JoAnne Pickering and family
Our deepest sympathies to Ray and April and families. Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Sorry that we will not be able to attend the memorial service but know our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sadness. Also Mom would like to send her sympathies also. Mike and JoAnne
Joan Cleave
Raymond, April, and families: I am so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing…last time we talked Ray, he had just gone into the hospital, and I have thought of him often since then, wondering how he was doing. My sympathies are with you at this sad time.
Amanda & Stephen Crosby
Thinking of all of you and sending our love..god bless from your family in Nova Scotia..xoxoxo R.I.P Uncle Murry