J. Maurice Lewis, 83, of Fairhaven died September 19, 2013 at South Eastern Massachusetts Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
He was the husband of the late Patricia M. (Leddy) Lewis.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph D. and Wilhermina (Deschenes) Lewis, he lived in Fairhaven all of his life.
Mr. Lewis was formerly employed by the Commonwealth Gas Company of New Bedford for many years until retirement.
He was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his son, Joseph M. Lewis, Jr. of Tivoli, NY; 2 daughters, Paula Barry of Fairhaven and Maureen Mandeville of Wareham; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

His private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett.