Obituaries

Kenneth O. Lewis Jr.

Kenneth O. Lewis Jr. CLAREMONT — Kenneth Oscar Lewis Jr. passed away on Oct. 4, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Deland, Florida. Ken was diagnosed with cancer in September and spent his last weeks with his children, Kenneth O. “Jake” Lewis III and Jessica Lewis Marshall. The oldest of three children, Ken was born to Kenneth O. Lewis Sr. and Marjorie Clough Lewis on Jan. 27, 1949, in Claremont, New Hampshire. He spent most of his life in his hometown of Claremont after attending college at Syracuse University and some time living in Portland, Maine. He loved hunting, cars, sports, Christmas and sweets! Ken is survived by his wife, Karin Lewis; son, Jake Lewis (Heather); daughter, Jessica Marshall (Brent); stepsons, Shawn Johnson (Stacey), Chris Johnson and Corey Johnson (Lois); grandchildren, Evelyn Lewis, Bailey White, Chance Marshall, Keegan Johnson, Tatem Johnson, Leia Johnson and Brice Johnson. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Lilyanna Johnson. Ken was laid to rest on Oct. 13, 2020, in Ascutney Cemetery in Windsor, Vermont, with his parents and sister, Monica. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.

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