Lewis H. Somerville

Surrounded by loving family, Lewis H. Somerville of Juniper passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at his home. Born March 9, 1923, in Biggar Ridge, he was the son of the late Hedley and Ada (Sayles) Somerville. He was also predeceased by his wife, Margaret "Patsy" Somerville and five sisters: Madeline, Audrey, Helen, Dorothy and Lucy, and one infant brother, Thomas.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Lewis lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed farming, working in the woods, gardening, and maintaining his family homestead. Lewis devoted his entire life to his family and church community, by whom he will be sadly missed.

Lewis is survived by his three children: Fred Somerville (Marion), Sandra Steeves (David), and Victor Somerville (Barbara); ten grandchildren: Jonathan Steeves, Christina Alders (Geoff), Matthew Steeves (Katie), Kimberly Somerville, Daniel Steeves (Erika), Andrew Somerville (Louise), Christopher Somerville (Donnalene), Thomas Somerville (Tina), Alisha Somerville (Aaron), John Eric Somerville (Kaylie); and eleven great grandchildren: Jack, Katie, Cayden, Grady, Jacob, Chloe, Liam, Addison, Neve, John David, and Weston; three brothers-in-law: Harold Carr, Robert "Bobbie" McBrine, and Ronald "Joe" McBrine (Avis); and one sister-in-law, Wanda Brewer, as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Road, Florenceville-Bristol on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at 11:00 am from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Robert LeBlanc will officiate. The interment will be in the Biggar Ridge Cemetery on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 11:00 am. For those who wish, donations to Christ Anglican Cemetery, Glassville, Biggar Ridge Cemetery, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115.