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James Mayhew Obituary
Born in Lincoln on June 2, 1928, he was the son of Raymond Vincent and Mary Anne (Doherty) Mayhew.
He grew up in Lincoln and at the age of 11 his family moved to Plymouth. He attended Plymouth schools until moving to Concord in his sophomore year of high school. He graduated in 1946 from St. John's High School in Concord, and also was a graduate of New England School of Embalming, in Boston, class of 1949. He has been a resident of Plymouth for most of his life.
Mr. Mayhew owned and operated Volpe's Market for many years. In 1970, he opened the Mayhew Funeral Home in Plymouth and in July, 1983, purchased the former Hardwick and McLean Funeral Home, now Mayhew Funeral Home and Crematorium, in Meredith. He was also part owner of the former Cellar Pub, Plymouth. He worked until his retirement four years ago.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and served as an embalmer in Japan. He was later stationed in Brooklyn, N.Y., involved in escorting fallen soldiers home to their families.
Jim was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Matthew Church, Plymouth and a fourth degree Life member of Assembly No. 2478, Knights of Columbus, Plymouth and Bristol. He was also a member of past member of the Plymouth Lions Club, Plymouth Lodge of Elks, Holderness, Plymouth Veterans of Foreign Wars, and member and past president of Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member and past president of the New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Eileen A. "Phippie" (Phippard) Mayhew; sons, James F. Mayhew Jr. and wife Barbara, John R. Mayhew, David W. Mayhew, all of Plymouth, Peter G. Mayhew, and wife Kelley, of Holderness; daughter, Mary Anne Mayhew of Oviedo, Fla.; sisters, M. Cecilia Mayhew of Manchester and Henrietta M. Shea of Springfield, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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SERVICES: Calling hours will be held from noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Matthew Church, on School Street. The Rev. Robert Cole, pastor of St. Katherine Drexel Roman Catholic Church in Wolfeboro, will be the celebrant. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Lincoln. Donations may be made to the Pemi-Baker Home Health and Hospice, 101 Boulder Point, Suite 3, Plymouth, 03264.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Mayhew
Miriam Mayhew
July 12, 2020
He was always a gentleman and showed much love to his family including David and me.
Christine Peaslee-Radcliffe
July 26, 2011
Dear Eileen, Peter, Kelly and all the Mayhew Family: Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of Jim, your beloved husband, dad and granddad. Both Kevin and myself have the fondest memories of our friend Jim, as we travelled the circuit with Jim and Eileen with the New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. Jim was right there beside me as we both served as Presidents of the NH Assn. His smile will endure and your memories will last your lifetime. Sorry we were not able to be there. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy. Kevin and Christine
Kitty Tivey
July 22, 2011
Eileen, Jimmy, Peter, John, David and Mary, my sincere condolences in the loss of your Husband, Father, and all around great person, he will truly be missed. Your family has helped me through some very tough times over the last couple of years, and made losing my Grandfather, Brother, Dad, and recently my Grandmother a less stressful process. Now it is your turn to grieve, and remember, all of the GREAT times you had with Jim. I will never forget his smile and great sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kitty Tivey & Mike Pinocci
Catherine (Nan) Lonergan
Tara Marandos
July 22, 2011
David, I just learned of your dad's passing. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Doug Mc Cormack
July 21, 2011
To the Mayhew family, My sincere condolence. Jim was a true icon of Plymouth. In Jim's presence everyone was made to feel tall.
David Nielsen
July 21, 2011
To the Mayhew family. I remember your dad at football and basketball games, always cheering you on. My thoughts are with you in this time. Dave Nielsen
July 21, 2011
Peter sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is a very difficult time but always remember you have lots of wonderful memories and a wonderful family. Tom & Lisa Seymour (Hill NH)
jim & wanda brunt
July 21, 2011
Dear Peter and Kelley so sorry to hear of your loss I hope your memories will find a way to help with your greive. God bless
July 21, 2011
David, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Penny Wernig Love
Cathy, Skip, Colleen and Mike Jenness
July 20, 2011
To the Mayhew family -
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Jim was a very special person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
July 20, 2011
Peter, Kelley & Family - We are so sorry to hear of dad's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. We are thinking of you all during this time.
Greg, Sam, and Kathleen
Jacque Cushing
July 20, 2011
I will miss Jim's friendly greeting to me as I walked on Main Street. He always said hi to me even when I was a teen in high school. I agree to the comment he was part of Main St. Plymouth. Good bye Jim..See ya later..
Pauline Smith
July 20, 2011
Eileen and Family-
My sincere sympathy on this huge loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God help you through this trying time.
Jane Thibeault
July 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire Mayhew family. Jim was a true icon of Plymouth and will be missed by everyone that crossed his path.
We will all hold our memories dear.
Jane Thibeault
Katie Blake Kroeger
July 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tim Phippard
July 19, 2011
A week ago Saturday night I was singing "I'll fly away" in my sleep according to my wife. The song director in church picked that very song on Sunday. The coincidence was uncanny, and a very beautiful song for a funeral. I am so sorry for the earthly loss of Uncle Jim and may he be rewarded with a crown in Heaven.
July 19, 2011
My dear friend, Phippie,
As I read of Jim's passing, my mind is flooded with so many wonderful, funny, and precious memories of our long friendship. From each of us come prayers of condolence, but also of joy as we use those memories to perpetuate Jim and all he has meant to us, and stood for in our town we have called home for so long.
Love and hugs to you, and to Jim Jr., Peter, John, David, Mary Anne, and their families ~
Pat, Dick, Mark, Christopher, Gavel Topham, and Kim, Jack and Peter Mayhew
Florence Pettengill
July 19, 2011
To The Mayhew family,
Words can not express how kind Jim was to our family in the past years. Always had a big smile and we were always so glad to see him. Peter was so helpful when Ramey passed. My sympathy to you all.
Greg & Jean Andersen
July 19, 2011
Eileen and family-So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He and my Dad had a great time at Volpe's and was much respected in their mutual dealings. What a show of respect when Jim showed up at Dad's internment. We will miss him.
July 19, 2011
To the Mayhew family,
We offer our deepest sympathies for your loss. We only met Jim a couple of times, but he has left a lasting impression of his always present smile.
Paul and Debbie Lewis, Oakdale, CT
James Mayhew
July 19, 2011
Dear Eileen,Jim, Peter,Mary ,John,and David please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. I can remeber like it was yesterday the countless visits to Volpes and the Funeral Home in my youth with my Dad to visit with Jim which was always the hilight of my day. Sorry for you loss Jonathan and Judy Dupuis
Peter Charron
July 19, 2011
Peter & family, my sincere condolences.
Buffy Kenneson
July 19, 2011
God Bless the Mayhew family and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you have all been there for our family over the years. I am honored to have known Mr. Mayhew and the rest of the family, a kind gentle man with a kind smile and words of encouragement no matter what the situation was!! Thank you for your dedication and endless devotion to the healing of our own grief.
Jeff and Jackie (Greenwood) Prince, Maria and Jared Prince
July 19, 2011
To the Mayhew family, we send our deepest sympathy. Keeping you all in thought and prayer. So many people were touch by Mr. Mayhew and he will forever be remembers with love and honor.
Wade & Tina Smith
July 19, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. As your family has been there countless times for our family, we are now here for you.
Betty Davis
July 18, 2011
To the Mayhew family,
Mr. Mayhew will truly be missed, his smile and always a kind word. My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Sr. Helene Higgins, CSJ
July 18, 2011
Eileen and Family, Know you are in my prayers as you grieve Jim's death. He was a wonderful man. May good memories bring you comfort. He was always good to me during my time in Plymouth. I remember him with such good humor. Sr. Helene
Melanie & Peter Blake
July 18, 2011
Dear Mrs. Mayhew, Jim, Peter, John, David & Mary... We are so sorry for your loss. Your family has helped many of us through our grieving processes over the years. It takes special people to do that. I have fond memories of your dad driving me to the church the morning of my wedding in '83! We are keeping you all in prayer. HUGS to you all... Melanie (Cray) & Peter Blake & family
Patty (Sencabaugh) Topp
July 18, 2011
Mrs. Mayhew, Jimmy, Peter, John, David and Mary: I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bethany Dowse
July 18, 2011
So sorry to hear about "Uncle Cousin Jimmy". In addition to the story Marcia shared, I always remember having this name for him. Like my Grandpa Bob, I am sure Jim would want us to remember the good times. My thoughts are with all of you!
Bethany (Mayhew) Dowse
Gary Heckman
July 18, 2011
Dear Peter and Mrs Mayhew - very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember how welcome your entire family made us feel at your home during our time at PSC. Gary & Kathy Heckman.
Jim Cerami
July 18, 2011
I remember Jimmy from when I first arrived in Plymouth in 1972 at Volpes Market..He was a good man..So sorry to hear of your loss Eileen, Peter, Jim and David..Take care all of you..
July 18, 2011
Dear Peter,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You and your family will be in my prayers today.
Sincerely,
Bob Pike
Sharon Haire
July 18, 2011
To Peter and the entire Mayhew family, May you feel the comfort and peace that only God can give at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marcia Mayhew
July 18, 2011
Dear Eileen and family,
I have a lasting memory of bike-riding with my older sister Bethany up to Grandpa Bob and Grandma Jo's house in Groveton, only to see Jimmy's hearse parked in the driveway. I remember the two of us freaking out and riding back home on our bikes to get our father to come back up with us so that we could find out what was wrong. Needless to say, Eileen and Jimmy had gone up for a visit, in the hearse, of all things, and everything was just fine!
I'm sure this is only one of many antics that Jimmy and my Grandfather have gotten themselves into over the years. His sense of humor will greatly be missed by all of us.
Elizabeth LaFranchise
July 18, 2011
Dear Mrs. Mayhew and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Val DuPont
July 18, 2011
To the Mayhew family,
There are no words that can ease your sorrow. Just know that we feel the loss too. This community will have a huge void with the loss of Mr. Mayhew. So many memories...all precious. May they give you the comfort you need to get through this together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you,
Val and Gene DuPont
July 18, 2011
Phippie and family, we are so saddened with the loss of Jimmy. If it weren't for him helping my mom, dad and me when I was 3 years old, I would have lost my eyesight. I owe him so much... He will be in Heaven now playing golf or cards with my dad! All our love Mary Buckland MacLeod and family
July 18, 2011
To Jim and family,so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad! Our prayers are with you. Gary & Sue Harbour
Larry & Dottie Carrier
July 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beth Daigneault
July 18, 2011
Mrs. Mayhew, Jimmy, Peter, John, David and Mary Anne: My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time.
Robert Cox
July 18, 2011
I was so sadden to open the paper this morning and see his name. I remember him from the days of the store, building the funeral home in Plymouth and many years of kindness and friendship. Jim Mayhew was one of the few "People Funeral Directors" I have ever met. A good man, honest, professional and sincere. He once told me a life worth living is one worth remembering, well, memories last forever.
God Speed Jim.
Bob Cox
Columbus, Georgia
July 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Know he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you. Miriam Mayhew(Dover, NH)
July 18, 2011
Dear, Dear, Mayhews,
I write this with tears in my eyes, remembering "big" Jim, and his constant humor when I was a kid growing up on Buckland Avenue, next door to you on Silver Lane. Jim made his car (with us in it) have "hiccups" on the rolling, stomach-butterfly-inducing "bumps" of Rte 175 in Campton, a tradition I carried on for my own children. Jim will be missed -- my thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Karen Currier (Holderness)
Kevin & Amy Bentley
July 18, 2011
Eileen and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Jim will be sadly missed.
Karen Pennington
July 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. My condolences to all of you. Karen Phippard Pennington (Mims, Fl.)
edith barlow
July 18, 2011
To the family of Jim Mayhew SR... my heart is heavy for you all Jim is a man that so may are greatful to have had known.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I love you all, edie barlow
Kevin Waldron
July 18, 2011
Peter - My heart goes out to you my friend. My condolences to the family.
Godspeed Mr. Mayhew
Jim Horan
July 18, 2011
To the Mayhew family,
Mr. Mayhew’s warm smile, gentle hand shake, and wonderful laugh will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful man who touched and comforted so many people in their time of sorrow. I hope you can turn to your friends and community for the comfort and support your family has spent a lifetime giving. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann McAveeney Marr
July 18, 2011
My thoughts are with you, Phippie. I remember that you and Jim were married at St. Matthews on June 22, 1957 -- the same morning that I was.
Brenda Saucier (Wheet)
July 18, 2011
To the Mayhew family- I send you my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. He was a well know "stucture" in the area and was very well respected.
A trait that was surely passed on to his children.
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