Lewis M. Bishop, age 70, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in Auburn, Massachusetts. He is survived by three sons, Robert, Lauren, and Larry; a daughter, Trena; two sisters, Marion E. Moreland of Corpus Christi, TX, and Judith L. (Bishop) Farnsworth of Otter River, MA. Lew was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn C. Bishop, Jr. and his sister, Louise (Bishop) Earle. He was raised in Hubbardston, MA and attended Gardner High School.
Lew is most often remembered as a gifted athlete. He played Minor League Baseball in the Chicago Cubs organization, 1960-1962. Internet sites show his baseball statistics and scouting reports. Graveside services for Lew will be held at a future date.
Ron Rogers, GHS 1959, writes, "Lew and I spent a lot of time together. One time we were at Pete's Pool Room and he asked if I could take him to California for spring training. I had a 1949 Chevy Coupe that we had to push start every day as we went across the country via the southern route to avoid the snow. The floorboards caught fire one day and we ripped them out and contunued on . We made it all the way and buried the car in a junkyard. That was crazy but we had lots of fun. Lew was a great sportsman and friend. Sorry to hear of his passing."
Jim Bessette, GHS 1961, remembers Lew as very competitive fisherman who would wander away from the group, disappear for a while, then return to the group all wet and with lots of fish. They often wondered how he did it.
Tom Ryan, GHS 1960, acknowledges Lou's strength, speed, and power. As a Freshman , Lew hit a 400 foot home run. His Sophomore batting average was 600, and as a Junior he hit two off the green momnster. Lew lettered in both baseball and track." (Facebook comment).
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