Lewis 'Chewy' D. Sweatt

MILLSFIELD – Lewis ‘Chewy’ Sweatt, 69, of Millsfield, died at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born on Nov. 9, 1956, in W. Stewartstown, the son of the late Hartley and Etta (Raymond) Sweatt. He was a 1974 graduate of Colebrook Academy. Following graduation Chewy attended White Mountain Community College in Berlin. There he obtained an associate degree in Electrical Technology, and he later obtained his license as a Master Electrician. After graduating from college, he began working at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. Although Chewy was the Master Electrician for the resort, he wore many hats. He was the sole technician for Dixville Telephone Co., assisted with elevator maintenance under Pine State Elevator Co., and he became CAT-5 certified to keep the computer systems up and running. He retired after 32 years due to a progressive battle with cerebellum ataxia. Chewy’s passion was farming at the Clear Stream Farm in Millsfield, his family’s legacy farm. The farm had been passed down through the generations since 1836. Under Chewy’s guidance, the farm maintained a Hereford freezer beef operation until branching out to a split herd of Belted Galloway and Hereford so his children had a diverse experience showing livestock at the Lancaster Fair. Chewy was a lifetime 4-H member, a FFA member, and later a NH Farm Bureau officer. Some of his favorite things to do were to attend annual fairs. The Fryeburg Fair was his favorite place to be. He and his family would take the whole week off and stay in their RV at the fair campground. Another of his favorite past-times was to go on what he called “farm tours,” which meant that if he needed to pick up tractor parts in Derby, Vt., it was an entire day affair with side trips consisting of following farm vehicles to various fields that were being planted or harvested. Family and friends were most important to Chewy. If a fellow farmer needed assistance in any area, he was willing to help. When family needed assistance in lighting theater trucks or electric ceiling fans, he was available. Most of all he was very proud of his children, Amelia and David. They harvest hay and work cattle together to keep the farm operational. As children, there were many adventures of 4-H shooting sports and dance recitals. Chewy is survived by his wife of 30 years, Paula (McCowen) Sweatt; his daughter Amelia Sweatt and son David Sweatt all of Millsfield; his sister-in-law, Jane Abbott Sweatt of New London, N.H.; three nephews, Scott and Peter Sweatt, and Mark Hickey; a niece, Laurie Bernier; as well as many cousins. He is predeceased by his brother Lorence Sweatt and sister Reta Hickey. Calling hours will be on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral will be held the next morning, Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m., at the Errol Congregational Church. Burial will immediately follow in the Errol Village Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Lewis 'Chewy' D. Sweatt

November 9, 1956 - May 19, 2026