Drew, Lester G., Jr., 68, September 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Smyrna/Merrill Historical Society at 11 a.m. Arrangements by John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, Meriden, CT.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Lester G. Drew, Jr., 68, formerly of Meriden, CT, husband of the late Susan Pierce Drew, died on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Oakfield, ME on July 18, 1945, son of L. Gene Drew of New Limerick, ME and the late Blanche “Buddie” Prince Conners.
Mr. Drew had resided in St. Petersburg, FL and before that in Meriden, CT. He was employed by Northeast Utilities before retiring in 2001. Mr. Drew was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Southington Sportmen’s Association. He was a range officer at the Wyoming Antelope Club in FL and also a Mason and an Elk for many years.
He is survived by two daughters, Kelly and her husband, Michael Drewnowski of Broad Brook, CT, and Amy Drew of Plainville, CT; two grandchildren, Jackson and Jonathan Drewnowski; his mother-in-law, Jane Pierce of Meriden, CT; his stepmother Marie Drew of New Limerick, ME; a sister, Patrice and her husband, Fred Tarr of Bangor, ME; two brothers, Peter and his wife, Shirley Drew of Oakfield, and Mark and his wife Melanie Drew of New Limerick. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. He was predeceased by his stepfather Maynard Conners.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Smyrna/Merrill Historical Society Building, Rte. 2, Smyrna Mills. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonicare Partners Home Health and Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. For online condolences and directions please visit www.jferryfh.com.
