Lee Dewyea, 68
Dan McClelland
Word has been received of the death of Lee (Terry) Dewyea, 68, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Tupper Lake.
Lee was born in Tupper Lake on July 8, 1953. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School, worked for a time at Sunmount Developmental Center and then enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.
After his discharge from the Coast Guard he moved to Florida where he and his partner ran a Landscaping business for many years. In recent years he was co-owner of a bait and tackle shop and also a nursery.
Lee is survived by brothers David (Sidonna), Dan of Tupper Lake, Mike (Michele) & Jamie of California and sisters Ruth Burnell and Lisa (Mark) Reed of Tupper Lake as well as several nephews, nieces, great nephews & great nieces.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Gertrude and John (Jack) Dewyea,Sr., and brothers Jack and Rick.
There will be no calling hours. There will be a Memorial Mass & Burial in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue or the Wild Center.