LACONIA - John Franklin Jewell III, 77, of 175 Blueberry Lane, died Wednesday,
September 20, 2017 at Genesis Laconia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
He was born on January 10, 1940 in Laconia, the son of the late John F. Jr.
and Grace Ruth (Dion) Jewell. John served in the Army National Guard. He was a
member of St. Joseph's Parish in Belmont. He always had a wonderful sense of
humor and was always willing to help others in need. John enjoyed playing
horseshoes, caring for his cats, watching old western movies and collecting Betty
Boop items. He was an avid fan of both the Boston Red Sox and the New England
Patriots.
He is survived by his two sons; Jeremy Robert Jewell and John Franklin
Jewell IV and his wife Gladys, two daughters; Tammy Lynn Faircloth and Gail
Ann Wyatt and her husband Rusty, one step-son, Roger W. Copp and his wife
Diane, one brother, Richard Wayne Jewell, ten grandchildren, four great
grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased by his wife, Joyce Louise (Dickey) Copp-Jewell in 2016 and one
sister, Sandra Gilbert.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Friday, September 29, 2017
at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street,
Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A private burial will be held in the family lot at Union Cemetery in Laconia.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the New
Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.