Robert D. Lievens died suddenly at home in Londonderry, NH on November 19, 2023.
Bob was born September 19,1946 to William and Catherine (Mills) Lievens.
He leaves his wife and best friend, Deborah Wolfe Lievens; a daughter, Sarah Lievens and husband Trey Cromwell; a son, David Lievens and wife Eliza Spaulding, and their sons, William and Thomas; two sisters, Catherine Gallagher and Susan Folsom; and stepmother, Merrell Lievens.
He was predeceased by two brothers, William Lievens II and Stephen Lievens.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Londonderry. He graduated from St. Paul’s School, where he was named a Ferguson Scholar, and then received a BA from Dartmouth College. He returned home to manage the family wholesale apple business, Woodmont Orchards, with his father and brother Steve. He valued his employees greatly and found many creative ways to offer them support. Bob was active in numerous apple organizations and served as an officer for both the New York–New England Apple Institute and the International Apple Institute. His favorite was the Northeast Apple Society, where the growers skied all day, and held “meetings” on chairlifts. He was an early member of the Londonderry Conservation Commission and spent several terms on the Planning Board. Later, Bob became a member of the Londonderry Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Bob grew up skiing and made sure his wife and children got onto skis. He was a member of the Waterville Valley Black and Blue Trails Smashers and contributed above and beyond to the running of youth and disabled ski races. Later he was a member of the Silver Streaks at Waterville Valley. Bob enthusiastically followed every sport and extracurricular activities with which his children were involved, and he was especially proud to see Sarah row crew for Dartmouth.
In his retirement, he took great pleasure in mentoring younger apple farmers and advising businesspeople for SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives). Retirement also brought time to travel and to enjoy with his much-loved grandsons.
Bob’s personality, sense of humor, and presence were singular and unforgettable. He touched many lives and will be sorely missed.
Bob’s family invites his friends to join in a celebration of his life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Lievens Family Fund at St. Paul’s School, 325 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301
There are no calling hours and services will be private for the family.
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