William H. Lewis, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in East Boothbay on December 28, 2014. Bill was born on March 15, 1933 in Bath, Maine, the son of the late Maxcy and Edna (Wilson) Lewis. Growing up on Barter Island, he attended the local schools. Bill then joined the U.S. Army, serving his country from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean War. Upon returning to Maine, he began a career working around the water.
Bill worked for Fullers Shipyard, Frank Sample Shipyard, and Goudy and Stevens Shipyard. After working at the shipyards, he began a career as an engineer on the boats in the Harbor, working for Bob McLellan for 22 years, and then Lee Riley, out of New Harbor and Rockland, for another 20 years. The fleet knew him as a Jack-of-All-Trades and somewhat of a “MacGyver.” Bill could fix anything and always made sure the fleet would stay running. Nobody dreamed of being gone long if Bill was not on board.
After retiring he found work on dry land working as a handy man at the Lobsterman’s Wharf, first for Hillary and Kathy Heaton and then for Bill Murphy. Bill was a hard worker and could always be found doing something; he was never one to sit around. In his younger years he enjoyed spending time outside hunting. When the weather was nice, Bill loved to be on his motorcycle. He raised a lot of hell as a youngster and had some great stories to tell about his adventures on his Harley. In his later years, Bill loved spending time in his garden. He was a story teller that could always keep you entertained. He was quick witted and loved to mess with people. Bill loved to listen to his loving wife Hilda play the piano and would occasionally accompany her on the spoons, but primarily he would just sit back and enjoy the music. A humble man, he never looked for kudos in anything he did. He was a hell raiser with a heart.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, a volunteer firefighter for East Boothbay, a member of the United Bikers of Maine, and a past Commander of the VFW.
He was predeceased by: his wife, Hilda Dodge Lewis.
Brother, Frank S. Lewis
Great Grandson Liam Lewis
Survivors include his children William L. Lewis and his wife heather of Boothbay, ME
Linda Livingston of Boothbay Harbor, ME
Mike Lewis and his wife Vicki of East Boothbay, ME
Grandchildren Clint W. Lewis and his wife Tarrah of Virginia
Justin M. Lewis and his wife Amy Williams of Boothbay
Nicholas Livingston of Boothbay Harbor, Me
William Livingston and his wife Hillary of Boothbay Harbor, ME
Bridy A. Lewis of Boothbay Harbor, ME
Brandi Lewis Hunt and her husband Adam of Texas.
Great Grandchildren Blake Lewis of Texas
Carmela Lewis of Virginia
Brother Maxcy Lewis of Georgia
And his beloved four legged pal, “Maxcy”
A time of visitation will be held on Thursday January 1, 2015 from 5pm to 7pm in the evening with a Knights of Pythias service at 6pm at Hall Funeral Home Boothbay. A celebration of life will be held on Friday January 2, 2015 at 11am at Hall Funeral Home Boothbay 975 Wiscasset Road Boothbay, ME with Pastor Ami Sawtelle officiating.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 27 Atlantic Hwy Edgecomb, ME, or to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086-1240.
You are invited to share your condolences, memories and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are entrusted Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.

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