Obituary of David Clark Lewis, Sr.

David Clark Lewis, Sr., 68, of Eastford died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at his home in Eastford. Born March 18,1945 in Willimantic, to George Aldrich Lewis and Catherine Margaret Earnest Lewis. Known to family and friends as "Pops". David attended Woodstock Academy before entering the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. After leaving the Air Force, David worked at Pratt and Whitney and for the State of CT, retiring in 1997. He loved spending time with family and friends, his dogs and working in his yard. David was one of the most honest and sincere people you could ever meet. If he loved you and if he didn't love you, you were the first to know. David is survived by his son, David Clark Lewis, Jr., daughter-in-law Kate Heckler-Lewis, granddaughter SalenaLewis, brother Richard Lewis, his best friend Mart Dalbeck, several nieces and nephews, many extended family members and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother Jeff and the love of his life Holly Magee, she died in 2004. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Grove Cemetery, Eastford, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com