Barry Raymond Lewis entered the world April 12, 1932 in Boothbay, Harbor, Maine, the second of four sons born to Eldred (Pud) Lewis and Winnifred (Winnie) Griffin and raised in the family home at 1 Campbell Street.

After graduating from high school, Barry worked for Bethlehem Steel and while on a project in West Virginia he met and married his lifelong love Mary (Ebbie) Hickman.

After working as a pipefitter at various shipyards up and down the coast of Maine, Barry transitioned to the Pulp and Paper industry and worked in Woodland, Maine before accepting an offer as pipefitter foreman at Cariboo Pulp and Paper which was under construction. He moved his family from the coast of Maine to the interior of British Columbia in 1971 and retired from Caribou as assistant mechanical superintendent in 1994.

Barry enjoyed puttering in his yard and garage, collecting and sharpening knives, biking, swimming, going to garage sales and collecting antiques, a passion he inherited from his father.

A deeply compassionate man, Barry was a consummate gentleman and a man of unparalleled integrity. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and all who met him. He seldom had a negative word for anyone and it was said by some who worked for him that if he did have occasion to tell you to go to hell you most certainly would enjoy the trip.

Barry was predeceased by his parents “Pud” and “Winnie,'” his brothers Gerald, Duane and Winston, and in 2018 by his wife, Mary (Ebbie).

Barry died on Oct. 26, 2021 after a long struggle with multiple health failures. His family would like to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Barretto, Dr. Aziz,  and the nurses and staff of G. R. Baker hospital.

Left behind to mourn but immeasurably enriched by his life and his example are his children Kyle (Jona), Margaret (Darrel) and Kenneth (Tess), also eight grandchildren, Christina, Amy, Rebecca, Joel, Scott, Seth, Taylor and Lindsey, as well as 12 great-grandchildren.

Those wishing to honor Barry's life are requested to make a donation in his name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R9.

There will be no funeral or celebration at this time.