June 27, 2023
Lewis, Ronald J. Sr.
Ronald James Lewis Sr., a resident of Highland Glen in Westwood, and formerly of Mission Hill, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton. he was 85. Ronald was born January 12, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the three sons of David Gordon and Ruth E. (Brophy) Lewis. He was a graduate of Mission High School. Ronald was the former owner of the Halfway Cafe in Dedham, and also worked as the Northeast Regional Security Director for the Ogden Security Company. His passion however was coaching football at private high schools including Catholic Memorial, Nobles & Greenough, Don Bosco, and Oliver Ames. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. (Burrill) Lewis; his three sons, Ronald J. Lewis Jr., and his wife Patricia, of Dedham, Kevin M. Lewis of Arizona, and David G. Lewis, of Maine; his three grandchildren, Ronald J. Lewis III of Dedham, Makenzie Lewis of Dedham, and Krista McCann of Attleboro; a niece Josephine Lewis of Hull; and two great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass Friday, June 30th at 11 am at St. Margaret Mary Church, 846 High St, Westwood. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 would be appreciated.