Gloria M. (Michaud) Lewis

BENTON – Gloria M. (Michaud) Lewis, 91, passed away May 10, 2024, at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta. Gloria was born on August 8, 1932, in Waterville, daughter of Rosaire and Florida (Coro) Michaud.

She graduated from Waterville High School in 1950 as valedictorian. She was a talented artist with two of her paintings ” Tom Sawyer Whitewashing the Fence” and “Black Beauty” hung in the Children’s Room at the Waterville Public Library for many years.

On June 14, 1952, Gloria married Howard “Ted” Lewis at Sacred Heart Church in Waterville. Gloria’s commitment to family and friends will find them missing her every day. She was passionate about gardening, both flowers and vegetables, baking, canning, and growing giant sunflowers brought her joy.

Gloria is survived by her daughter Debra Lewis Beckwith and husband Durwood Sr. of

Hartland; grandson Benjamin Grass and wife Kelly of Watertown, NY, granddaughter Patrice Harris and husband Benjamin of Winslow; great-grandchildren Joshua, Jordaan, Jakob, Michaela, Garrison, and Ainsley; and great-great-granddaughter Daisy Kate. She also leaves behind brothers Harold “Pit” and Joseph Michaud; sister Jacqueline Morin; and several nieces and nephews.

Gloria is preceded in death by her husband Ted Lewis; her loving son Michael Howard Lewis; special great-granddaughter Katherine Lee Grass Burns; brother Roland Michaud. sister Lorette Clair and Violette Meader. three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.

Special thanks to the doctors and staff at MGMC CCU unit for their kindness and care, not only for Gloria but also to her family.

A Graveside Service will be held June 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m, at St. Francis Cemetery in Waterville. Please join the family immediately afterward at the St. John School Hall in Winslow.

Please visit Gloria’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/gloria-lewis-2023 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

Donations may be made

in her name to the:

Waterville Public Library Children’s Room