Obituary of John William Lewis

LEWIS: John William Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, on Monday, December 22nd, 2014, at the age of 66 years, following a battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Knight) for 44 years. John was the cherished father of John (Cheryl) of Brampton and Greg (Marni) of Newcastle. John will be deeply missed by his six grandchildren Benjamin, Brandon, Felicity, Daniel, Ally and Rebecca. Dear brother of Bev Weir (Harold) and Ambrose Lewis (Lorraine). Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on July 29, 1948 to parents John and Catherine Lewis (nee Shipway). He was a graduate of the University of Windsor and began his long career with the YMCA in 1971. He served as A/CEO is St. Thomas and CEO in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Chatham and North Bay, retiring in 2003. John enjoyed a part-time role with the Ministry of the Attorney General in the Court Services Division until 2013. He was very active in the community serving as President of the Rotary Club of North Bay in 1999 and 2005. John was one of the founding Directors of the YES Employment Services. He was a member of Freemasonry and a member of Nipissing Lodge No. 420 GRC North Bay, Ontario and Parthenon Lodge No. 267 GRC, Chatham, Ontario. He was very involved in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada serving on the Supreme Council of Canada. He was a member of Rameses Shriners No. 33 and the North Bay Rorab Shrine Club, serving as President in 1995 and again in 2007. He and Nancy moved to the south shore of Trout Lake and enjoyed many years of activity highlighted by visits of the grandchildren and friends. John looked forward to the summer golf season and the time spent with his golf buddies. Visitation will be held in the Martyn Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Monday December 29th at the Calvin Presbtyerian Church from 10:00 until 11:00 am. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at the Calvin Presbyterian Church on Monday at 11:00 am (open to the public), followed by the Funeral Service in the Church. Due to Allergies, no flowers will be accepted. John's wishes are for donations to The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation, The Shriners Hospital for Children (Canada) or the Rotary Foundation (Canada) would be much appreciated by the family. Online condolence at www.martynfh.com