Lewis A. Burnham Obituary (1920

Pavilion ~ Lewis A. Burnham, age 89, of Ellicott Street Road, died Tuesday morning (Oct. 27, 2009) at home. Mr. Burnham was born September 20, 1920 in Sumner, Maine, a son of the late Lincoln and Hazel Buckman Burnham. Mr. Burnham was a proud member of the U. S. Army, where he served as a medic. Prior to entering the armed services, he worked at the C. C. Camp in Maine and then in the Maine paper mills after completing his tour of duty. When he moved to Pavilion, he worked for B. R. DeWitt as a maintenance man for 32 years. He will be remembered as having a very strong work ethic and as a loving father and grandfather to his daughter, Roxanne Harris and his grandson, Randolph "Rudy" Harris of Pavilion. He is also survived by a sister, Mavis Dowland of Canton, ME. He was predeceased by 10 other siblings. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to either Wilmot Cancer Center of Strong Memorial Hospital or to the American Cancer Society. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.leroyfuneralhome.com