It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Charles A. Lewis (Dink), age 79, of Dagsboro,

Delaware announces his passing on Friday, January 13, 2023. He died peacefully in his sleep,

at home on his farm, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 20, 1943, Charles was the son of Charles and Evelyn Lewis. One of four

siblings who were raised in Woodlyn, Delaware County, PA.

He is predeceased by his sisters, Evelyn Morroni (Tony) of Brookhaven, PA, and Joan Chiappetta

(Rudy) of Marcus Hook, PA.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Ethel Mae, and his four children, Charles A. Lewis III

(Kimberly), Theresa M. Dawson (James), Robert J. Lewis (Elizabeth), Michael C. Lewis (Michele-aka

Bubbles) and his brother, John T. Lewis (Lynda) of Woodlyn, PA; and his grandchildren, Carmine

G. Iaccarino (Holly), Anthony Iaccarino, Mark Clark (Angel), Michael S. Clark, Deanna Lewis

(Taylor), Elizabeth Foor (Josh), Samantha Connor (Shane), Stephan Lappin, Madison Lewis

(Jeremy), Michaela Lewis (Bryan). Alexandria Lewis (Erich), Justin Lewis (Julianna Marie), Danielle

Lewis, Jason Lewis, and Devon Lewis.

He is also survived by his Great-grandchildren, Elena, Daniel, Kole, Michael, Gabby, Lylie, Jackson,

Quinton, Nathaniel Lewis and Morgan Couram and many precious nieces, nephews, and all his

dear friends.

Charles was a 1961 graduate of Saint James Catholic High School. He enlisted in the United States

Army in 1962 and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He was mobilized to Germany during the

Cuban Missile Crisis. He completed his tour of duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and was honorably

discharged in February 1965.

He then moved to Crum Lynne, PA to raise his family. As a Master Electrician, he opened his own

company, C.A.L. Electric.

Charles enjoyed fishing and hunting. While hunting, one day, he was befriended by a friendly

chipmunk. It was then that he knew he could no longer shoot an animal and would spend time in

the woods taking pictures of wildlife. Charles always had a camera ready and left behind many

photos for his family to enjoy. He loved keeping in touch with everyone on Facebook. He posted

many poems expressing his love for his wife. His comments were usually in all caps, funny, and

very lighthearted.

In 1990 he relocated to Dagsboro, DE, to pursue his lifelong dream of being a poultry farmer.

He successfully raised flocks for Mountaire and Perdue until 2009.

While Charles' family grieves his loss, they are choosing to remember him in a way that honors his

spirit. A memorial mass will be held and soon announced for family and friends.

In place of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Saint Ann Catholic

Church 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, De 19930 or the National Kidney Foundation.

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