Raymond A. Jewett
Georgia - Raymond Alexander Jewett, 81, of Georgia Shore RD, Georgia VT, passed away on Oct 11, 2020 at UVM Medical Center Hospital, following a short illness.
He was born on August 8,1939, in Montpelier VT, the son of Carlisle & Edythe Alexander Jewett. Ray was a graduate of Montpelier High School, class of 1957 & attended Johnson State College. On June 26, 1971, in a little church on the Mountain Road in Stowe, VT, he married Patricia Comolli, the love of his life, & together they raised a family & lived 49 years as best friends & partners.
After graduation, Ray worked for Montpelier Public Works, & upon retirement from Vermont Gas Systems, began his own business, US Energy Services, working closely with Utility companies as Agent providing Right of Way services. He loved traveling VT roads in his truck, meeting people, always with the family dog riding along next to him.
During the Vietnam War years, Ray was a Distinguished Marksman for the First United States Army Marksmanship Unit, traveling the United States, winning numerous rifle matches, medals & trophies, providing marksmanship training to soldiers at army posts throughout the country.
Ray was an avid sportsman, hunter, and fisherman, who loved the peacefulness of woods and mountains, being with friends, planning hunting trips & enjoying great adventures.
He hunted Canada, Northeast & Western states, Maine, NH, VT, Utah, Wyoming, & Newfoundland, for Turkey, Duck, Partridge, Deer, Moose, Elk, Caribou, & Antelope.
Ray was a Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, & Rocky MT Elk Foundation, a member of the American Legion & a Life Member of the NRA & Disabled American Veterans.
He loved gardening and, in their early years of marriage, planted large gardens with fruit trees & vegetables harvested for the winter months, & brought home chickens & geese for fresh eggs.
His particular love was growing magnificent hybrid lilies, which were the showpiece of his neighborhood. Raymond was tall in stature, kind in spirit, with a heart big enough to include all his family, & many friends, who will dearly miss him.
Ray is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Annie & husband Eric Calacci, daughter Mikaila, grandsons Stashu Polewacyk, C. Giovanni Calacci, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and the many friends who loved him. He was predeceased by his parents, and sisters Nedra Orvis, & Polly Orvis.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 1-2pm, with a memorial service to follow at 2pm, at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd, Burlington. Burial will be later and held privately at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph. To send online condolences to his family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
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Remembering my friend Ray today and missing him!
Gail Monniere Benoit
October 14, 2023
My friend, we had many adventures
Ed
Friend
October 14, 2023
I am so sorry to ready this Jewett family. I knew Mr. Jewett from riding by on my bike on Georgia Shore Road. I would stop and chat with him. He was always so kind and friendly. I noticed he had not been out on nice days at the end of the summer. Please know my thoughts are with you.
Laurie Hill
Neighbor
November 21, 2020
I worked at the So Burl Clerk's Office and got to know Ray well when he lived there. I loved his stories about hunting elk and moose up in Canada and how he always wanted me to eat some and I would decline. He was such a kind, considerate person and would always make a point to say hello to me at the office. I got to know his daughter well too from trivia night at Rozzis and found out she lives near me. I am so sorry for your loss Jewett family. Ray was a real treasure of a person! Take Care
Laura Kimball
Friend
October 31, 2020
Steven Polewacyk
October 24, 2020
Virginia M Bush
October 23, 2020
a loved one
October 22, 2020
I love Ray
Ed Friot
Friend
October 22, 2020
Ray was my mentor when I was a Right of Way Manager for "Bell" in VT. He patiently taught me how to get everyone to the table and listen to solves tough issues. I will always be eternally grateful for his guidance.
Rest in Peace Ray, Annette L. Anson.
Annette L Anson
Friend
October 21, 2020
So very sad to learn of Ray’s passing. Ray and I worked together at Vermont Gas and I remember so many great times as team members and co workers. Ray always made work interesting and I loved his grand stories and insight!
Sending Pat and family my deepest sympathy. His family was his greatest love - Blessings❤
Gail Monniere Benoit
The Villages, Fl.
Gail Benoit
Friend
October 21, 2020
a loved one
October 21, 2020
I met Ray when my family moved to Montpelier in late 1956. We became pretty close friends along with Ed Friot as we were in the senior class at MHS and graduated together. I remember many great times with both Ray and Ed. After graduation I lost contact with Ray as I joined the USAF and later moved to California. Still later I only connected with him occasionally at class reunions. The most memorable thing I remember about Ray is he was a terrific story teller. He had a great sense of humor and was a joy to be around.
I know Ray will be sorely missed by family and anyone who knew him. May our Lord grant Ray's family strength and peace of mind in dealing with their loss.
Frank Wissell
Friend
October 21, 2020
a loved one
October 21, 2020
Worked with Ray many years at Vermont Gas Systems. He was a dedicated employee and pleasure to work with. Truly a great soul and friend.
God Bless you and your family Raymond. Say hello to my Dad in heaven.
Mark Albarelli
Friend
October 21, 2020
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