We remember Lewis Wallace Bolton, who departed from us on Aug. 16, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and quiet strength.
Beloved husband of Sheila (née Merow), and devoted father to Nicole Joslyn, Lewis’s love was the heartbeat of their family. He was “Papa Louie” to his granddaughter, Cassandra, whose laughter was his brightest joy. He is also survived by his sister, Helene, his son-in-law, Nicholas, and a circle of nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law who will forever carry his warmth in their hearts.
A lifelong lover of baseball and tennis, Lewis was affectionately known as the “mayor” of Bentridge Place. In his wallet, he held two treasures: a photograph of his daughter and a quote from Theodore Roosevelt that guided his every step:
“It is not the critic who counts… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena…”
Those words were more than inspiration — they were a testament to how he lived. Brave, exuberant and present.
Lewis had a way of making everyone feel seen. His smile could light an entire room, his kindness could soften the hardest days. Though our hearts ache in his absence, his life was a gentle reminder that even small gestures can make all the difference and that it never hurts to make a new friend. May we honor Lewis by carrying that forward.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates memorial contributions in Lewis’ name to the Wounded Warrior Project or Hadassah. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.