Benjamin F. Lewin

ADRIAN – Benjamin Fuller Lewin, Jr., 79 of Adrian, passed away February 12, 2011 surrounded by his family. Benjamin was born on May 19, 1931 in Claremont, New Hampshire, the only son of Benjamin Fuller and Catherine (Wilder) Lewin. He attended Windsor High School in Windsor, Vermont and graduated in 1949. Following graduation he joined the Army and played shortstop for the Boston Braves Triple A league until 1953. Ben also attended Bently College receiving his BS in Accounting and Finance and Suffolk University earning a BA in Business Administration. On March 23, 1957 he married Sandra Frigard in Gloucester, Mass. Ben and Sandra made their home in Framingham, Mass. when Ben went to work for General Motors. In 1964, they moved to Michigan as Ben was transferred to Tecumseh’s location as Assistant Comptroller. In 1969 he joined Simplex Industries as Corporate Comptroller and was elected Vice President and Director in 1972. From 1974-1976 Ben was the co-owner of Clinton Products Co., Inc. and from 1977 until his retirement in 2004, he was President and co-owner with his wife of S & B Residential Care Inc., an organization caring for the residential needs of the developmentally disabled and mentally ill. Ben often said that as we move into our senior years, we should stand back, look around, and thank God for what He has helped us achieve. Ben felt his biggest accomplishment came through watching his four children and 8 grandchildren work hard to reach their individual goals. Ben is survived by his wife, Sandra, of 53 years, and his children, Lisa (David) Bailey of Blissfield, Jeffrey (DeAnne) Lewin of Adrian, Deborah (Geoffrey) Agnew of Adrian, his eight grandchildren, Benjamin (Jessica) Bailey, Danielle Bailey, Casey Irvine, Alexandra and Lucas Lewin, Ryan, Sarah and Courtney Agnew, and five great grandchildren. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Peter Benjamin Lewin. The memorial service to celebrate Ben’s life will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Chryst officiating. Friends are invited to visit the family on Saturday beginning at noon until the service begins at 2. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hickman Cancer Center or the charity of the donor’s choice. You may also sign the register book or send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com

Benjamin F. Lewin

May 19, 1931 - February 12, 2011