Edgar L. Lewis of Swampscott, formerly of Chelsea, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, just two months shy of his 94th birthday. Devoted son of Samuel and Ruth Lewis, Beloved husband of Sonia (Leader) Lewis. Loving father of Ronde and Jeffrey Gassman, Jodie Lewis and her partner Jim, Corey Lewis, and his wife Kathleen. Cherished grandfather of Maxwell Lewis and Zachary Lewis, Craig Gassman and his wife Lane, Jaime Watman and her husband Michael, Chad Lewis, and Jillian Mann, Loving great-grandfather of Hadley Gassman, Vera Gassman, Cambri Watman, and Brodie Watman.
He met the love of his life, Sonia, when they were young teenagers, and married at 18 and 20 years old, enjoying seventy-three loving years of marriage. They raised their family first in Peabody, then in Swampscott, a short walk from the beach where their children have forever memories.
Edgar lived his life making his family smile everyday with kindness, and gentle guidance. He was everyone’s friend and confidant.
Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Edgar’s memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 www.Dana-Farber.org/give.
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