John Joseph Jewell
Vergennes
John J Jewell,78, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born June 8, 1946 in Panton the son of Earle and Clara Miner Jewell.
He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and horse racing. He served in US Army during Vietnam War. He worked for 30 years for LeBeau & O’Brien Oil Company in Vergennes. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles-Addison County in Vergennes, VFW Post #7823 in Middlebury, and American Legion Post #19 in Bristol.
John is survived by his wife Linda Todd Jewell; a grandson Joshua Edwards; four brothers, George Jewell, Gene Jewell, Kevin Jewell and Peter Jewell and their wives; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
A graveside service will be held in the spring. To send online condolences to his family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com
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To the Jewell family. ,
The Bessette family send their love and condolences to you and love ones. Earl helped fix up the barns on our farm, The Bessette brothers enjoyed ski-dooing and deer hunting with the Jewell- Minor gang. May God send his peace to your hearts.
Dear Jewell Family,
May the loving memories you hold of John bring you comfort and ease your grief during this difficult time. It warmed my heart to learn that he shared a passion for NASCAR and horse racing—interests that seem to run deep among George Ambrose descendants!
Please know that you are in my thoughts.
With sympathy and care
Our thoughts go out to the family of John Jewel,
Charles and Dawn Shepard
Our thoughts go out to John Jewel’s family
Charles and Dawn Shepard