Grover Lewis Hotaling
May 16, 1957 ~ February 2, 2022
Resided in:
Kennebunk, ME
Grover Lewis Hotaling, 64, of Kennebunk, Maine, and formerly Castleton, Vermont, died February 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at River Ridge Center in Kennebunk.
Lewis was born May 16, 1957 to Madlyn Sutton Hotaling and her husband Grover Hotaling. He grew up in Saxtons River, Vermont and graduated from Bellow Falls High School and The Vermont Police Academy. When Lewis was young he worked at Stickney's Farm in Saxtons River and held fond memories and a life-long friendship with the Stickney Family. He was also a firefighter with with the Saxtons River Volunteer Fire Dept. He spent many happy summers at Mountain Lake in Bleecker, NY.
On December 15, 1979 Lewis married Barbara Wells in Saxtons River, Vermont, and they shared 42 years together. In 1986 they moved to Fair Haven, Vermont, and he was employed as Chief Operator of the Rutland City Wastewater Treatment Plant. In 2004 they moved to Castleton, Vermont, and after retiring from his position he enjoyed several years on his beloved Lake Bomoseen. Lewis loved being out on the lake in his boat, waterskiing, and teaching others how to waterski. He also enjoyed bowling and bowled in a league. Over the years he grew magnificent sunflowers, pumpkins and Christmas trees on his properties. He could fix just about anything and loved working on boats and motors. He cherished all of his dogs and cats, past and present. In 2021 Lewis and Barbara moved to Kennebunk, Maine to be closer to their children.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, and two children; Cassandra June Hahn and her husband Adam of Kennebunk, and Dustin Lewis Hotaling and his wife Kerryn of Dover, NH. He is survived by his siblings; Gloria Henning, Gene, Terry and Timothy, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
At Lewis' request, there will be no services. Donations in his memory can be made to Pet Tails Rescue; the organization that rescued his beloved late dog, Rosie, at: P.O. Box 86, Northwood, NH 03261 or https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wSmi3dCh6ij1kIV3cLfCRAs4qG_FQRbJWV70S8nD8-wH2kRGRIIeior_g3soQpJg9oqvcCnMulk1mIhv&locale.x=US
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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I have many memories of my youngest brother, Lewis. I learned how to care for a baby helping Mom with Lewis, diapering him, feeding him and watching over him. He was a very sweet young boy. When he was five we lived in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We spent every nice summer day at Crescent Beach. We packed a lunch and beverage and sand toys and off we went in a wagon.Lewis and I learned to downhill ski when he was six. We learned to ski at the Bellows Falls ski tow. We were also ski buddies at Scotch Valley where we met up with our Klim cousins. He was a good little skier. After Lewis and Barb married, he and his brother-in-law, Richard often skied together, I believe at Killington.Our Mom went to work when Lewis was in elementary school. He and I spent some after school times together. One time we made homemade potato chips. He was a nice little guy to be around. Once in a while he would call me Mom by mistake.. He and Mom were close. I can remember taking Lewis trick or treating in Saxtons River. I remember watching him in a parade where he payed drums in a school marching band. Our grandfather, Lewis’ namesake, had been a drummer. I was so proud of him.We shared a love of water skiing. He would drive the boat when I skied. I would watch when he skied on Mountain Lake.Lewis had many interests. He participated in boy scouts. He got a calf from Dick Stickney and raised it in our garage. He named it Gloria. He meant it as a compliment to me. Gene and Terry laughed about it. He attended Sunday School at Christ Church. He learned how to make maple syrup. He built a small sugar shack in our side yard.Lewis and I were both Bellows Falls graduates. We had the same initials GLH.He married well. Barbara has been a wonderful, loving wife. I know her Dad, Burt, was a father figure to Lewis. Her Mom, June, couldn’t have been sweeter. Barb and Lewis have two successful children. Cassie was a photographer for the Rutland Herald and is now a P.A. Dustin is a commercial airline pilot.Lewis was always a hard worker with a spirit of excellence. His plant in Rutland won several state awards. He was very successful in business. Lewis was a sweet guy. He was my favorite brother. He never said an unkind word to me. I am proud to call him my brother. I love him very much.
– Gloria Henning
It was a good day when the Hotaling family moved in across the street. Showing them around town, hiking up to Crystal Rock, basketball in their barn. I am so sadden by the loss of Lewis. May the good Lord give you strength at this time.
– Bob Gay
Sending our love and sincere sympathy to all of your family at this sad time of loss. May God wrap you in His loving arms of comfort and give you His special peace as you bask in memories of good times with your loved one. Most Sincerely, the Family of Eric Rick Brazier
– Judie Shain
Lewis was my favorite brother-in-law. When I first met him at Mt. Lake I was intimated by his gruff voice, but quickly overcame that as I witnessed his loving, sweet spirit. He and Barbara were so very kind to me. Rest in peace, my sweet friend. I will miss you very much.
– Renee Vondle
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I have many memories of my youngest brother, Lewis. I learned how to care for a baby helping Mom with Lewis, diapering him, feeding him and watching over him. He was a very sweet young boy.
When he was five we lived in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We spent every nice summer day at Crescent Beach. We packed a lunch and beverage and sand toys and off we went in a wagon.
Lewis and I learned to downhill ski when he was six. We learned to ski at the Bellows Falls ski tow. We were also ski buddies at Scotch Valley where we met up with our Klim cousins. He was a good little skier. After Lewis and Barb married, he and his brother-in-law, Richard often skied together, I believe at Killington.
Our Mom went to work when Lewis was in elementary school. He and I spent some after school times together. One time we made homemade potato chips. He was a nice little guy to be around. Once in a while he would call me Mom by mistake.. He and Mom were close.
I can remember taking Lewis trick or treating in Saxtons River. I remember watching him in a parade where he payed drums in a school marching band. Our grandfather, Lewis’ namesake, had been a drummer. I was so proud of him.
We shared a love of water skiing. He would drive the boat when I skied. I would watch when he skied on Mountain Lake.
Lewis had many interests. He participated in boy scouts. He got a calf from Dick Stickney and raised it in our garage. He named it Gloria. He meant it as a compliment to me. Gene and Terry laughed about it. He attended Sunday School at Christ Church. He learned how to make maple syrup. He built a small sugar shack in our side yard.
Lewis and I were both Bellows Falls graduates. We had the same initials GLH.
He married well. Barbara has been a wonderful, loving wife. I know her Dad, Burt, was a father figure to Lewis. Her Mom, June, couldn’t have been sweeter. Barb and Lewis have two successful children. Cassie was a photographer for the Rutland Herald and is now a P.A. Dustin is a commercial airline pilot.
Lewis was always a hard worker with a spirit of excellence. His plant in Rutland won several state awards. He was very successful in business. Lewis was a sweet guy. He was my favorite brother. He never said an unkind word to me. I am proud to call him my brother. I love him very much.
– Gloria Henning