Lee Francis Mayhew

Lee Francis Mayhew, age 75, quietly passed away on Tuesday, July 25th at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, surrounded by those who loved him most, his wife of 52 years, Therese Roy-Mayhew, and his devoted children Kelly Mayhew, Jamison Mayhew, and Jeremy Earl Mayhew. A graduate of Saint Anselm College, where he and Therese first met and fell in love, he continued to be an active member of the college community as an alum up until his passing. A combat veteran, Lee served with bravery and distinction alongside the men he considered his brothers as a helicopter pilot in the 1st Calvary Division during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home after his honorable discharge at the rank of Captain, his continued need to serve drew him to a career in civil service within the state of New Hampshire. For over 18 years he served the town of Milford as its Town Administrator, as well as his active participation on numerous boards and committees throughout the state. Even after his retirement, he was actively sought out by members of the community for his knowledge, insight, and passion for the pursuit of serving others. So great was his need to serve, that during his retirement, he campaigned, and was elected as selectman of Lyndeborough where he and Therese reside. But greater than his passion for serving was his love of family, because according to Lee, “all that matters is family”. Insisting on being called “grandfather” by his grandchildren, his booming laugh would often be heard no matter where you were in the home. He is survived by his loving wife, Therese; four children, Kimberly, Kelly, Jamison and Jeremy; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visiting hours are on Monday, July 31st from 2-4 & 6-8 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday at 10:00am in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Abbot Hill Road, Wilton, NH.