Theodore Lewis

Theodore “Ted” Lewis Jr. of Malden passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 15, 1945, Ted was the beloved son of Theodore and Margaret Lewis.

Ted proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966-1969 before embarking on a dedicated career as a Boston Police Officer. A strong believer in the power of education, he attended several universities, including Northeastern University, where he graduated with the class of 1974.

He was a devoted father to Christopher Hinton of Queens, New York, and Markita Wilkins of Dorchester, Massachusetts, and a loving grandfather to Christopher Hinton Jr. Ted had a passion for photography and videography, capturing countless treasured moments of his friends and family. He also enjoyed tennis and traveling. Ted was deeply involved in his community, serving as a board member of the Sportsmen Tennis Club in Dorchester, Brookline Community TV in Brookline, Boston Neighborhood Network in Roxbury, and many other organizations.

Ted is survived by his children, Christopher and Markita; his grandson, Christopher Jr.; his brother, Rodney Lewis of Brooklyn, New York; and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Margaret Lewis, and his sister, Regina Bullock.

All services will be private.

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