Lewis Emerson Savage, 80, of Wiscasset, passed away on the afternoon of June 3 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born in Woolwich, on May 1, 1936, he was the son of Wallace Irvin Savage and Mildred Curit Savage.
He attended Woolwich schools.
His long and diverse employment history included the Bath Iron Works Harding Plant, Transportation Supervisor for School Administrative District #75 in Topsham, self-employment as a land developer, and the County of Lincoln. Lew was a consummate outdoorsman, with an avid interest in hunting and fishing. He also had a passion for restoring cars and machinery.
Mr. Savage was predeceased by his parents; brother, Wallace; and son, Gary.
He is survived by wife, Katharine G. Martin-Savage of Wiscasset; daughters, Debra Estes and husband Stephen of Lisbon, and Kimberly Rager and husband Jeffrey of Wiscasset; daughter-in-law, Peggi Lee Savage of Wiscasset; step-daughters, Beth Martin and husband Martijn van de Rijdt of Denver, Col., Amy Martin and husband Aboubacar Camara of Baltimore, Md., and Stephanie Hergenroeder and husband Mark of Williamsburg, Va.; as well as three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thurs., June 16 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. A reception will follow the service at the 1812 Farm in Bristol. He will be laid to rest privately at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME, 04556; or a charity of your choice.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
