Marcellinus John-Lewis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The family of Marcellinus invites you to view his service via Livestream. Please click on the blue link to view the service. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1654108281187528 Marcellinus Eugene John-Lewis was born on June 2nd, 1936 in the village of Grand Bay on the Caribbean island of Dominica to the late Peter Figarel and Cecilia Leonita John-Lewis, a high school principal and a nurse. After graduating from the Dominica Grammar School, Marcel, as he was affectionately known, embarked on a career in Public Service. His work as a Payroll Administrator at the Ministry of Public Works allowed him to gain an intimate understanding of the challenges facing the working class across Dominica. Marcel’s passion for wanting to make a tangible difference in the lives of working Dominicans propelled him into a life-long service as a Trade Unionist committed to fostering better labor relations in Dominica. Marcel emigrated to the United States in 1972 where he continued his life-long commitment to public service. As a highly regarded and prolific writer, he continued to submit articles and opinion pieces for publication in various Dominican newspapers and periodicals. Marcel worked as an Archivist at the United Nations until retirement. He thoroughly enjoyed his twenty-year tenure at the United Nations where he was a meticulous curator of important historical documents and records and got to meet and greet dignitaries from around the world. Marcel often treated family members and friends to enlightening and well appreciated UN tours. Marcel was an avid cricket fan and boxing fanatic. He was also a well-respected boxing referee in Dominica. His intricate knowledge of the sport allowed him to provide expert analysis across both amateur and professional ranks. Marcel is survived by his wife Maria, sons Kelvin and Joey; daughters Martha, Marina, and Valerie; grandchildren Tracey, Tiffany, Taryn, Taylor, Malcolm, Marlon, Holly, Mikayla, Madison, Makeda; great grandchildren Grayson, Sienna and Soleil; brother Theophilus; nephews Eustace, Dave, Fitzroy and Algernon. Marcel was preceded in death by his brother George John-Lewis, sister Justina John-Lewis and daughter Louisa. A Funeral Service honoring the life of Marcel will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2:00pm at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Deacon David Schreckenberger officiating. Interment will follow at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3rd from 12:00pm until the time of service at 2:00pm. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, 120 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770-963-2411) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marcellinus John-Lewis

June 2, 1936 - May 29, 2022