Muriel L. Lewis

COLEBROOK — Mrs. Muriel L. Lewis, 86, of Colebrook passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday morning, Nov. 16, 2014, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and after being recently stricken at her home. She was born in Colebrook on Oct. 21, 1928, a daughter to the late Treffle and Florence (Bourassa) Hebert. She attended a private Catholic school in Island Pond as a girl, and she later married the love of her life, Darwin Lewis, on Nov. 27, 1948. Together, they raised 5 children. Muriel was well known and loved by many. She often remarked how blessed she was to have so many caring friends. She was a very independent woman of great faith with a large capacity for love and a wonderful sense of humor. She welcomed all who came to her door, whether 2-legged or 4-legged. Holidays were always special with Muriel, and she enjoyed sending little gifts and cards. Rarely did she miss someone’s birthday or anniversary. She loved fixing her flowers and working in her yard, knitting baby blankets, and baking goodies to give away. She was always there for her family, listening to them, giving encouragement and a dose of reality if needed. She did not do great things, but was consistent in doing the pure and simple things. Muriel loved her family with an unconditional love and made everyone feel important and special. She will be greatly missed by her family and always remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her five children: Diana Kenison and husband Terry of Jefferson, NH, Greg Lewis and wife Linda of Colebrook, Julie Lewis and partner Freddy Bessette of Colebrook, Nathan Lewis and wife Lori of Chichester, NH, and Carl Lewis and wife Carole of Chichester; two sisters, Isabelle Brunault of Colebrook, and Rachel Rancourt of West Stewartstown; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews, and her loyal feline companion, Jewel. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Darwin “Buddy” Lewis in 1992; a brother, Daniel G. Hebert, Sr.; and a grandson, Brody Kenison. Calling hours will be on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, from 5-8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 21, at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Colebrook with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Lewis may be made to the Mila Rizzo Foundation for the Protection of Animals, 62 Martin Meadow Pond Road, Lancaster, NH 03584; the Second Chance Animal Rescue, 1517 Meadow St., Littleton, NH 03561; or to Boys' Town, 300 Flanagan Blvd., P.O. Box 7000, Boys Town, NE 68010-9907. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Muriel L. Lewis

October 21, 1928 - November 16, 2014