Obituary of Mitchell A. Lewis

Mitchell A. Lewis, 60, died November 25 in Brunswick, Maine. He was born in Denver, Colorado on February 16, 1951 to Dorance and Frances Lewis. He lived in Commerce City, Colorado, graduated from Adams City High School in 1969 and joined the Navy in June of 1969. While stationed at Pt. Magu, CA he joined the SWAT team where one of the assignments was to guard Air Force One when President Ronald Regan came to California to stay at his ranch. His interest in law enforcement extended into the Oxnard Police Department, where he was a part time reserve officer. He completed all of the required training for California Law and also was part of the city SWAT team. He retired as Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service in 1989. He joined the Bath Police Department in 1989 and remained there until 2002. During that time he started what became the first K-9 Unit for the city. His first K-9 partner was a German Shepherd named Cody. Cody worked for the city for six years before retiring. His second partner was a Belgian Malamud named Apache. He worked for the city until Mitch's retirement. From 2002 through 2005 he worked at the Bath Country Club as a grounds keeper, he also worked at Bow Street Market as a delivery driver, and the U.S. Post Office. In 2006 he went to work for the Sagadahoc Sheriff's Department as a transport driver and retired in February 28, 2011. He was married to his wife Betty, of Brunswick for 41 years. They have a daughter Amy and son-in-law William Borens of Brunswick, son Adam and wife Andrea Lewis of Topsham, five grandchildren, Addison, Mitchell, Alissa and Megan and Justin. He loved to fish and hunt with his family and friends, and he never turned down a good game of poker. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, and graveside services will be at Maine Veterans Cemetery in the summer of 2012. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Santa Fund or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at directcremationofmaine.com