Harold E. Hews

HEWS, Harold E., 85, Concord, NH, October 26, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Arrangements by The Cremation Society, NH.

Harold E. Hews

   CONCORD, NH – Harold E. Hews, 85, passed away peacefully October 26, 2013. He was surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Hampden, ME, November 12, 1927, the son of Harold and Mary (Hopkins) Hews.
    He graduated from Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, and attended college until he was drafted in 1945, proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He worked for P.E. Ward Furniture Company in Dover-Foxcroft and then spent 29 years as an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Company.
    He was an avid golfer and belonged to Beaver Meadow and Foxcroft Golf Course in Maine. During his retirement, Harold spent summers at his camp on Sebec Lake, ME, which he and his father built 53 years ago. He loved all sports, but enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and family get togethers more than anything.
    Harold is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia (Pingree) Hews; sons, Gary Robinson and James Robinson; daughter, Debra Dolle; brothers, Franklin Hews and John Hews; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jackie Merkey; his son, Larry Robinson; and his brothers, Richard Hews and Paul Hews.
    The family will receive visitors Monday, November 4, 10 -11 a.m., at the chapel of the Cremation Society of NH, 172 King Street in Boscawen, NH. A memorial service will be held at 11 in the chapel. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the New Hampshire State Veteran Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen.
    The Cremation Society of NH is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, please go to www.csnh.com.