Mary A. Lewis, 86, of Boothbay Harbor, died unexpectedly on Jan. 15 at St. Andrews Hospital with her two sons by her side.
She was born in Boothbay Harbor on Sept. 27, 1920, the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor Crooker Williams.
Mrs. Lewis grew up in Damariscotta and attended Lincoln Academy. As a young girl she waited on tables at the Riverview Restaurant in Damariscotta, and worked for several years at the Lincoln County Hardware Store. She also enjoyed working summers at the Coveside Inn in Christmas Cove.
She married Carl Lewis on Jan. 17 and together they moved to East Boothbay. She and her husband built Mid-Town Motel in 1955, which they operated together until Carl’s death in 1988. Since then she had been assisting her son Tim with managing the motel, up until her death. Over the past 52 years the motel attracted a very loyal group of repeat guests and Mrs. Lewis formed many close friendships that still remain today.
In her early years in Boothbay Harbor, she was involved in the Eastern Stars, Susannah Wesley, and Periwinkles.
She and her husband enjoyed dancing and kept on dancing until Carl passed away in 1988. They also enjoyed the 12 winters they spent together in Central Florida with their many friends.
In her later years, she enjoyed her extensive U.S. travels with her son, Tim, particularly her trip to Oregon for her grandson’s wedding in 2005.
Mary was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald Williams of Boothbay Harbor, and Richard Williams of Bradford.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy C. Lewis of Boothbay Harbor, and Thomas D. Lewis and wife Sharon of Yarmouth; and grandson, David J. Lewis and wife Amy of Cross Plains, Wis.
Funeral 1 p.m., Fri., Jan. 19 in the First United Methodist Church, 87 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor with Pastor Carol Stevens officiating.
Interment will be held at the Ocean View Cemetery in Boothbay.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to St. Andrews Hospital, P.O. Box 417, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, or to the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church, 87 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay, ME 04537.
