John R. Mayhew, 62

PLYMOUTH — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and family member John Raymond Mayhew, 62, formerly of Plymouth, on Sept. 27, 2025, in Panama City, Florida, after a brief illness.

John was born on Feb. 3, 1963, in Plymouth, and was the son of the late James Francis Sr. and Eileen Anne (Phippard) Mayhew.

John grew up in Plymouth and resided here most all his life. He was a graduate of Plymouth Area High School, class of 1981. He also graduated from Wood Harvesting School in Calais, Maine.

John Worked for several years in the wood harvesting trade for several local loggers. He worked for many years as a truck driver for the former Persons Concrete, and then for Andrews Construction, both of Campton. When John wasn’t driving in the winter months, he would always help as a dress man for Mayhew Funeral Home. He spent several years working for Top Notch Tree Service in Campton, and Currier’s Garage in Holderness.

John enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish and hunt. John was known for his kindness, generosity and unwavering support for those around him. Throughout his life, John touched the hearts of many. He will be remembered fondly for his sense of humor and the ability to make you laugh.

John was predeceased by his father James, who died in 2011, and his brother David William Mayhew, who died in 2012.

John is survived by his mother, Eileen Anne (Phippard) Mayhew, formerly of Plymouth; his brothers, James F. Mayhew Jr. and Carolyn Varin of Campton, and Peter G. Mayhew and his wife Kelley J. (Gagne) Mayhew; sister, Mary A. Wheeler of Panama City, Florida; nephews, nieces, cousins and his dear friend Shadow Lynn Simons and her daughter, Serenity Simons, of Panama City, Florida.

Calling hours will be held at the Dupuis Funeral Home, Hill Avenue, Ashland, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15. A graveside service will be held in the Riverside Cemetery, Lincoln, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16. The Rev. Fr. John Mahoney, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pemi Bridge House, 260 Highland St., Plymouth, NH 03264.

The Mayhew family would like to thank Elliott Dupuis for his kindness, compassion, and his longtime friendship. For more information go to dupuisfuneralhomes.com.

Though words can never fully express the loss we feel, we celebrate John’s life well-lived and honor the cherished memories he gave to us all.