PORTLAND – Francis (Frank) Everette Hewitt, 83, of Yarmouth, died Jan. 11, at Mercy Hospital, trying to overcome pneumonia.

He was born Feb. 14, 1925, in Lexington, to Roland Foss and Fern Hewitt. He was raised in the New Vineyard and North New Portland area by his mother, Fern Stewart and stepfather, Roy Stewart.

He left school early in life to help support the family by working in the woods with his stepfather. He later worked at a saw mill in North Anson and drove a pulp truck, before going to work for Saunder Brothers in Westbrook, where he eventually retired.

Frank married Florence Tibbetts March 14, 1981, and they spent many happy years together. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering in his shed and going dancing with Florence. He always looked forward to the local fairs, especially the Farmington Fair and visiting family and friends in the North New Portland area.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Florence; a brother, Roy Stewart and wife, Terry; sisters, Natalie Hill, Winnifred Brackley and Christine Norman; his children, Frank Phillips, Carl Phillips, Gene Hewitt, Arnold Hewitt, Dixie Hewitt and Bonnie Hewitt; and stepchildren, Tony Tibbetts, Linda Dame and Emily Nadeau.

He was predeceased by his parents; and a son, Donald Hewitt.

The family would like to thank the staff at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth for the wonderful care and attention they gave Frank while he was there.

Thank you also to the best neighbors anyone could ask for: Mary and Newton Towle, who helped Frank and Florence by mowing their lawn, plowing their driveway and many other acts of kindness too numerous to list.