Stanley “Swing” Lewis, 96, a lifelong resident of Boothbay, Maine, passed away Sept. 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Jan. 5, 1928, in Boothbay to Wendell and Mabel Barter Lewis. Swing graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School and served as a Private First Class in the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII. After the war, he worked for C. Dodge Lumber Company before joining the Boothbay Region School District, where he was employed for 39 years, 20 of which as transportation supervisor.

Swing was a beloved figure in the Boothbay community, serving as Boothbay Fire Chief for 37 years and Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff for 47 years. He also served as a Cemetery District trustee for 30 years, following in the footsteps of his father, a former trustee. Swing was a member of the Bayview Masonic Lodge for 55 years; and in 2006, was honored with a Lifetime Service Award by The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club for his devotion to the community. He enjoyed hiking the Land Trust trails and camping with his beloved wife, Barbara, and many friends over the years.

Swing truly loved his community and devoted his life to public service. He was a friend to all, and it seems like he was everyone’s bus driver!

He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Lewis, stepdaughter, Jane Blake Ross; brothers Roland, Elmer, Alfred, Harlan and Donald Lewis; and sister, Myrtle Pickard.

Swing is survived by his sister, Jessie Lewis Steeves of Boothbay; stepdaughter Elizabeth Blake Karpe and her husband Raymond of Manchester, Connecticut; grandsons Blake Karpe and his wife Kathleen of Falmouth, Massachusetts, Jeffrey Potter and his wife Tyra of Everett, Washington, Joel Potter and his wife Elizabeth of Lake Stevens, Washington, Jay Potter and his wife Lisa of Catoosa, Oklahoma, James Potter of Winter Spring, Florida; granddaughters Diann Riley and her husband of Gary of Ellington, Connecticut, Jennifer Schoeneberger of Manchester, Connecticut, and many cherished great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Special thanks to Swing’s niece, Mary Lewis Wood; nephew, Gary Lewis; friend & caregiver, Trish Monroe; cousin, Neil Murphy; the care team at St. Andrew’s Village; and all of his friends and loved ones who assisted and spent time with him over the last few years. We are forever grateful.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at the American Legion, 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay, Maine. All are welcome.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay. To share a condolence or story with the Lewis family, please visit Swing’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com