Donald (Bud) Frank Lewis, age 67, of Southbury, Ct passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021. He was son the late Nancy Lewis and Donald Lewis on was born January 4, 1954 in Danbury, Ct.
Donald graduated from Newtown High School in 1972. He worked for the family’s business, Newtown Refuse and then he graduated from the Connecticut State Police Academy in 1979. He worked many years at Fairfield Hills Hospital Police Department in Newtown. During his time of service, he received a Medal of Valor for saving a man from the second story of a burning building. Donald transferred to Southern Connecticut State University Police Department and retired in 1999 after 20 years of service.
Donald is survived by his 2 children, Heather Esposito and her husband Jesse of Southbury and Karl Lewis and his wife Melissa of Woodbury. His six grandchildren, Hailey Dimitratos, Brandon Lewis, Devin Esposito, Christian Lewis, Alexa Lewis and Domenic Esposito. Donald’s two brothers, Mike Lewis and wife Sandy of New Milford and Allan Lewis and late wife Lynn Lewis of Sandy Hook. And many nieces and nephews.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects is welcome to join the family for a graveside service at the Newtown Village Cemetery 22 Elm Drive Newtown, Ct on Friday October 15th at 1 pm. Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown is serving the family