Canton. He enjoyed swimming, golfing, snow skiing and watching football with his children and grandchildren and travel. Three of his favorite places were Elkhart Lake, WI, where he and Carol spent many summers, Camp Dudley, and Purdue University. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol, his children: Susan (Robert Whitcomb), Mary Beth(Walter Simon), Brian (Alison), Stephen, and Tommy (Laura) as well as his sister, Mary Linn Hoffmann and seven grandchildren: Caroline, Daniel, Sean, Matteo, Colin, Gavin, and Camdyn.
#7416 Joseph T. Lewis, Jr.,
Corpus Cristi, TX, passed away at home December 30, 2016 at age 83. He attended Camp in 1946. Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Bernice Lewis of Glen Ellyn, IL. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Phyllis K. Lewis, his son Joe Lewis Scott (Tina) Lewis and his children Allison (Eric) Stubbs and their son Desmond; Kenneth (Susan) Lewis; Julia (Andrew) Mershon and their daughter Wren as well as his daughter Lindi (Stewart) Ives and their sons Chase and Casey. He is also survived by his brothers Robert and James Lewis. The family wishes to thank everyone who provided the support that allowed Joe to stay at home, especially the folks at Nurses on Wheels.
— Friends of Camp Dudley — Stephen Joseph Wark, 52, Colchester, VT, passed
away on October 27 in Burlington, VT, after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Wendy Bisselle Wark. Born in Chelsea, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph B. Wark and Nyla Aldrich. He received an Electrical Engineering degree from Vermont Technical College and his B.A. from the University of Vermont. In1993 he was married to the love of his life Wendy Bisselle. Stephen worked as a law enforcement officer for the Burlington Police Department from 1986, retiring as Deputy Chief in 2006. He was also Director of Communications and Deputy Commis-
sioner at Vermont Public Service in Montpelier; Press Secretary for Gov. Jim Douglas, and in 2011 Director of Communications at Vermont Gas, retiring in 2015. He was an Eagle Scout and an avid outdoorsmen who played tennis, hiked the high peaks, enjoyed winter camping and ice climbing, and bike riding. Stephen taught criminal justice classes at UVM, Champlain College, and at the Police Academy. He was active in the Burlington Police Union and served on the Select Board in Colchester and on the Board of the Burlington Boys and Girls Club. He is survived by his wife Wendy Wark of Colchester; their children #21041 Catie Wark of Boston, MA, and #20941 Mandy Wark of Colchester; his brother Brian Wark and wife Tammy of Burlington; his brothers-in-law #12141 Andy Bisselle and wife Diana of Lakeville, CT, #13744 Tom Bisselle and wife Julie of New Russia, NY; his in-laws #7441 Philip and #13283 Holly Bisselle of Hamilton, NY; his nieces and nephews, Jonah Wark, #19541 Lucy, #19641 Aggie, #22744 Skylar, #23744 Sydney, and Solon Bisselle, and Nina Imperatore.
Ann Thurman Coombs passed away October 15, 2016 at the age of 93 in Libertyville, IL, with family by her side. She was a proud Dudley mother and grandmother. Born December 5, 1922 in Cleveland, OH, Ann graduated Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY, in 1944. She married #5156 Samuel Holcomb Coombs (deceased May, 2011) in South Orange, NJ. Ann was the mother of six, all campers: Linda (Bob) Garland and Christine (Charles) Zoulias attended Camp Arbutus, Traverse City, MI, in the 1960s, and four Dudley men: #9430 Bill (Kip) (deceased July, 2011), #9985 Rob, #10581 Mike, #12167 Kingsland (King). Ann was also grandmother to 12, including 6 Dudley men: #16255 George Zoulias, #17455 Zachary Zoulias, #19767 Daniel Coombs, #19967 Ryan Coombs, #21767 Jack Coombs, and #23967 William Coombs. Ann loved tennis, crossword puzzles, and was an avid Chicago pro sports fan, cheering for her Cubs and Bears until her final days. “Mom raised us all to be thoughtful of others, strong-minded, and good-natured. Her six children, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren are all better people for her loving guidance. She will be greatly missed.”
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