LEWISTON —   Ralph H. Lewis Jr., 83, of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, May 19.

He married Dolores Gill of Auburn, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2012. He was with the Maine Turnpike Authority and Maine Department of Transportation, retiring after 30 years.

He was a mason with the Kora Shrine and member of the Knights of Columbus. He served as a Eucharistic minister for Prince of Peace Parish.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores; son, Jeffrey; and a loving pet shitzu.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thelma and Ralph H. Lewis Sr., of Lewiston; sisters, Clarice Weissleder of Florida. Dorothy Houston of Tennessee; and brother, Robert Pugsley of Lewiston.