Lewis « Lew » Daniel Black
1953-2016
Wing CWO, Captain (CFR) RET’D
With sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Lew Black, 62, at
the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born June 9,
1953, in Salisbury, NB. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (Gallant) for
39 years. Devoted father of Denise (Brad) St. Jean, Jason (Andrea),
Janelle (Greg) Kenna, Jacquelyn, Nanette (Eion). Proud Grampie of
Nicholas and Laura St. Jean, Isabelle, Hayley, and Samuel Kenna,
Scarlet and Addilynn. Survived by his mother, Dorothy (Smith), brother
Peter (Darlene) and sisters Nancy (Alf), Diana (Robert) Dunham, Gail
McMackin and Terry (Rick) Carter. Fond uncle of countless nieces and
nephews. Brother-in-law to Romeo (Eydie) Gallant, Clem (Doreen)
Gallant, Yvette Sheehan, Anne Marie (Dean) Johnson, Claire Green,
Ronald (Donna) Gallant, Mark (Linda) Gallant, Richard (Geri) Gallant,
Anita (Willy) St. Denis, Carmella (Paddy) Cheverie, Adrienne (Mike)
Kerwin, Denise (Jerry) Jakubiak, and Al (Doreen) Gallant. Predeceased
by his father, Chester Black, his in-laws, Jacques and Clarisse
Gallant, brothers-in-law Larry McMackin, George Sheehan, and Bill
Green. Lew spent 39 years in the military as an avionics technician,
with his most treasured time as Chief Warrant Officer, in advocating
for his people. He was very devoted to family, friends and the
community, including volunteering with the RCAF, Mikinduri Children of
Hope, Cornwall Curling Club and received recognition for donating
blood 50+ times. A special thank you to all the staff, nurses and
doctors who took such good care of Lew at both the Moncton and the
Queen Elizabeth Hospitals. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home, 175
Belvedere Ave., Charlottetown, PE C1A 2Y9 from 4:30-7:30 pm on Mon,
June 13. Funeral on Tues, June 14 at 10 am for Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 5 Lowther Drive, Cornwall, PE
C0A 1H0. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honour to Mikinduri
Children of Hope Foundation (http://mikinduri.com/donate/) or to
Canadian Blood Services (http://fundraising.blood.ca/) would be
appreciated. A Veteran’s Tribute Service will be held at the
funeral home on Monday at 4:00 pm. Messages of condolence may be left
at http://www.belvederefh.com/.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lewis Lew Daniel Black.source
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