Family-Placed ObituaryLEWIS NEILSON MADEIRA Lewis Neilson Madeira died peacefully at his home on Jupiter Island on September 14, 2009. He was 90 years old. Mr. Madeira was born on the 'Main Line' of Philadelphia, until he went to The St. GeorgeÌs School in Newport, RI. He later became a lifetime Trustee, was President of the Board of Trustees for many years, and leaves Madeira Hall in his name. He attended The University of Pennsylvania where he was an enthusiastic athlete. While there, he joined the First City Troop. He served his country as an Artillery Captain in World War II in the South Pacific, and in Korea. Upon returning home from service, he co-founded Amtrol, Inc. in West Warwick, RI. Mr. Madeira was an accomplished angler and golfer. His clubs included The Jupiter Island Club, Seminole Golf Club, and The Anglers Club, all near his home in Florida. Also, Piping Rock, The Hope Club, The Dunes Club and Point Judith. The Ekwanok Country Club in Manchester was near his summer residence in Vermont. He took great pride in his sport fishing and cruising boats. Mr. Madeira was driven by service and some of those accomplishment included being the President of Save the Bay, and the Atlantic Tuna Club. He was a Commissioner for the Town of Jupiter Island for eight years. He was a member of the Christ Memorial Chapel Vestry Board. He Chaired the Jupiter Island Club Dock Committee and was a member of the Buildings and Ground and Employee Education Fund Committees. He is survived by his wife, Joan Dillon Hay Madeira and his brother, Harry Madeira; his daughter, Ann Madeira Leonard and daughter in-law, Ellen Leahy Madeira, wife of his late son, Lewis N. Madeira, Jr. 'Sandy'; his grandchildren, Aaron Hoffman, Tyler and Sarah Leonard, and David and Lawrence Madeira. He also leaves eight great-grandchildren and is warmly remembered by his stepchildren, John, David, Sandra, and Laura Hay, and Lisa Hay Morrin. A memorial service will be held at Christ Memorial Chapel on Jupiter Island in early December by the family. The St. GeorgeÌs School of Newport, RI will be having a service December 12, 11:30 AM, please call (401) 842-6792. In lieu of flowers, donations to Treasure Coast Hospice of Stuart, FL would be much appreciated. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries