Richard Derbert Lewis
July 21, 1932 ~ July 22, 2024
Resided in:
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Cape Elizabeth, ME - Richard Derbert Lewis, aged 92 and 1 day, a longtime resident of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at Piper Shores in Scarborough, Maine.
Born on July 21, 1932, Richard was raised in East Boothbay, Maine, He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Audrey M. Lewis. Richard is survived by his children, Tracy Lewis Lydon and her husband Larry of Cape Elizabeth, Jonathan S. Lewis of Portland, and Daniel B. Lewis of South Portland. He is also survived by his brother, Alan D. Lewis of East Boothbay, Maine; his grandchildren, Katherine Lydon, Benjamin Lydon, Sarah Smith, Claire Zimmerman, and Jonny Lewis; as well as five great-grandchildren who brought him great joy, and many nieces and nephews.
Richard was a proud graduate of Dartmouth College, class of 1954, and the Amos Tuck School of Business. He served his country with distinction as a Commander in the United States Navy. Richard lived a life marked by dedication, achievement, and love for his family and country.
A Partner with Ernst and Young, Richard enjoyed a remarkable career. He worked in various offices throughout the Northeast and spent four enriching years in Sydney, Australia. His professional accomplishments were numerous, and his work ethic and dedication earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and clients alike.
Beyond his professional life, Richard had a passion for traveling, golfing, fly fishing for brook trout at Megantic Fish & Game Club, and spending time on the ocean. However, his greatest joy was always spending time with his family. Richard's legacy is one of integrity, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. He was a true gentleman. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our family would like to thank all his wonderful caregivers over the past few years, at home, at Piper Shores and from Compassus Hospice Care.
A memorial service to celebrate our Father’s life will be held at 11AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Spurwink Church, 533 Spurwink Ave., Cape Elizabeth; interment with Military Honors at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth, a luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider donations to Compassus Hospice Care in Scarborough, Maine.
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Rip to the legend you’ll be forever missed and you sense of humor and always making me laugh you made everyday a new adventure and I can never thank you enough for that
Mr. Lewis had such a great sense of humor that brought so much laughter and joy to all! Sometimes I couldn’t tell if he was serious or kidding….then he would give me this look and start laughing. He always had one over me. Bless him! I will miss him dearly.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your Dad was such a wonderful, kind man and always made me laugh. I will truly miss him and feel honored to have known him. With heartfelt condolences to Tracy, her family and friends. Sending healing prayers. With love, Jen (Piper Shores Recreation)
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Dick, he and Audrey were wonderful friends of my parents and Jim and me. Our class at Tuck even adopted them one reunion when he was the only one to come back in his class.
I knew Richard as the partner of the Portland office during my employment at Ernest & Ernest during the early 70’s. Although, I had little direct contact with him. he was known as a true professional.
Ronald Tardif