Jean Marie Lewis, 87, of Orange passed away with her family at her side on July 14, 2023, at Maplewood of Orange. For 67 years, she was the loving wife of Donald Jackson Lewis, Sr.
Jean was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Malaby. She is survived by her children, Debra Corey and her husband Craig of CO, Donald Lewis Jr. and his wife Bonnye, and Karen McDermott and her husband Douglas, all of Orange; her 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; as well as her sister Shirley MacDonald of MD. She was predeceased by her siblings, Margaret Gibson and Marion Kelly. (Her husband passed away in Jan. 2022)
Jean was a travel agent at Racebook Travel Agency for many years and enjoyed visiting numerous countries, her favorites including Ireland, Greece, and the Caribbean islands. Jean, known as “Jean the Dancing Queen,” and her husband loved to entertain their family and friends.
She lived a full life as a wonderful mother and grandmother.
Jean will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Family and friends are invited to go directly to the Orange Congregational Church, 205 Meetinghouse Lane, on Friday at 2:30 p.m. for a funeral service. There will be no hours for visitation. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to St. Jude’s Hospital.
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