Alfred E. Lewis, 86, former Boothbay postmaster, died June 7, 2015 after a period of failing health.

Alfred was born Jan. 19, 1929 to Wendell M. and Mabel Barter Lewis. He attended local schools and graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1947.

In 1951, Alfred married Grace Lewis of Boothbay Harbor. He worked for J. H. Welch & Sons store, which he later purchased and ran for many years.

He became postmaster for the town of Boothbay in 1962 and retired after more than 30 years of service. Alfred was a member of the Boothbay Volunteer Fire Department and a 64-year member of the Bayview Masonic Lodge.

Alfred was predeceased by his parents, his wife Grace, his brother Harlan Lewis, his twin brother Elmer Lewis, his infant brother Roland Lewis and his sister Myrtle Lewis Pickard.

He is survived by his brothers, Stanley Lewis of Boothbay and Donald Lewis and wife Betty of Elkton, Maryland; sister, Jessie Lewis Steeves of Boothbay; sister-in-law Helen Lewis of Boothbay; and sister-in-law Yvonne Morrisette of New Hampshire. Alfred is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Ellen, Cindy, Pat and Nora for their wonderful and kind care of Alfred over the past several weeks.

Visiting hours are 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at Hall’s of Boothbay and a funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12 at Hall’s of Boothbay at 2 p.m. with a graveside to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Barters Island Road, Boothbay. There will be a reception to follow at the Boothbay Fire Station. All are welcome.

Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Alfred, or to share a story or pictures, visit Alfred’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.