Robert T. Lewis, 96, of Brentwood, NH, formerly of Chester, NH passed away Tuesday December 4, 2018 at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood after a period of declining health. He was born July 21, 1922 in East Derry, NH and was a son of the late Farish G. and Louise (Martin) Lewis. He was raised in Chester and was a 1940 graduate of Pinkerton Academy. He was a resident of Chester for 50 years and lived in Hampstead prior to moving to the nursing home.
Mr. Lewis was employed as a purchasing agent with Western Electric Co for many years, and also worked at John Varick Hardware Co. He was a former Fire Chief in the town of Chester, as well as a Chester Planning board member. He enjoyed auto racing and had worked in security at Rockingham Park.
Members of the family include his wife of over 40 years, Sheena (Taylor) Lewis, his five sons, Richard D., David F., William A., Arthur K, and Allen S. Lewis, 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Robert was predeceased in death by two sons, Robert T. and Steven A.
After cremation, visitation was held on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 4 to 5:30 pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. A memorial service followed at 5:30 pm in the funeral home.