Herbert C. Lewis January 10, 1931 - Beloved Son, brother, Husband, Father

Herbert was born on January 10th 1931 in Toms River NJ to the late Claire & Avis (Richardson) Lewis. He had one sister Vera, who predeceased him in June 2010

He lived in NJ Until the age of 2, when the family moved to Maine, When Herb was 10 the family moved back to Andover then Roxbury.NJ, where he lived much of his adult life until moving to Derby Line Vt in 2006.

On July 2 1951 He married his one true love, Kate Calhoun, Kate and Herb enjoyed 61 years of life together. Herb lost Kate on June 13th 2011. This marriage brought many deep and lasting relationships with Kate's family, including brothers -in-law Bob, Jim, George and Dave.

Herb and Kate had four children, David (Denise), Sharon, Daniel (Vicky) and Robert (Lynn) as well as 8 Grandchildren, David, Jennifer, Sydny, Rebecca, Nicholas, Brandon, Noel and Ibrahim. Herb's sons lovingly called him the "Old Man."

Herb was a quiet, thoughtful and humble person. He was a very intelligent man who could engineer, imagine, create, redo, fix, and restore anything handed to him. His family and so many others benefited greatly from his skills and abilities. At a young age he entered the workforce as a mechanic, then went on to become an aviation mechanic. Herb became quite taken by aviation. He obtained his Pilot's License and went on to become a certified Flight Engineer. He worked for Eastern Airlines as a Flight Engineer, a job he stated was "one of the greatest joys of his life" When computers took over that role, he continued his career as an aviation mechanic. Herb eventually bought and restored his own airplane, a Piper Cub. He was particularly proud of this acquisition and had many enjoyable hours flying on his own and with family.

Herb enjoyed the tranquility of the NorthEast Kingdom and visited here on numerous occasions for hunting and fishing prior to moving here. Living next to Danny and his shop was a highlight for Herb and he savored the hours spent working alongside Danny in the shop and even had his own designated warm, dry work area,where he could be found everyday.

Herb and his family have shared many stories and memories about the gatherings at Herb and his in-laws home. These gatherings would often extend into the night with music playing, joke telling and much laughter.

Herbert enjoyed a last and memorable flight when he visited Dave and his family in North Carolina. While there he visited an aviation museum and Kitty Hawk and spent time reminiscing about his time in the air.

Herb and Kate's final home in Derby Line was an exciting and a well deserved undertaking, and They enjoyed a number of happy years there together prior to Kate's passing. During some of those years they were able to share time in their home with their granddaughter Sydny, time that brought lasting and happy memories for all of them. Herb's move to Vermont also allowed him to reconnect and spend time with his " Vermont family." The visits and time spent with his brother in law and dear friend Bob and Niece Patti were cherished times and brought Herb great joy. 10 years ago Herb welcomed two new family members when Lynn and Ibrahim joined Bob's life. Family were always his closest friends.

Herb was blessed with children who took care of the many facets of his life that allowed him to remain at home until His passing.

The Lewis family has definitely lost its patriarch and feels the loss of wind beneath their wings.

Herb's family are thankful for the help. guidance, resources and support they and Herb received, from Herb's Choices for Care Case manager, Randi and his in-home care provider Karen, whose care of Herb helped the family keep him at home, and for the many staff through the VNA Hospice program for the time and care they helped provide them and Herb.

The family has entrusted the Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home with the final care for their father.

Services will be held privately at the family's convenience.