Irene (Haley) Jewett, 101, a lifelong resident of East Andover, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born in East Andover on July 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Sleeper) Haley.

She was employed as an assembly line worker at Webster Valve until her retirement. She was an active member of the community, volunteering her time and energy to many town functions.

Throughout the years, she belonged to many service organizations and served on several town committees. She was a volunteer as an EMT with the Andover Fire Department for several years and clerk of the Andover Congregational Church for 50 years. She is the recipient of several certificates and numerous awards including the Vaughan Award for Volunteer Services presented by the Governor.

She recently received the Boston Post Cane, which is presented to the oldest person in Andover, in 2021.

Irene was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Noah D. Jewett in 1996, and her sons, Stephen D. Jewett in 1965, David M. Jewett in 2015, and an infant son Frank Jewett.

Her family includes her three daughters, Barbara Schader of Bogart, Georgia, Sharon Kern of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Becky Dobretz and her husband Robert of East Andover. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Tiffany Schader of Atlanta, Georgia, Carri McNeill and her husband Ryan of Watkinsville, Georgia, Kathy Schader of Tampa, Florida, and Stephen Kern and his wife Mallory of Denver, Colorado, and one great grandchild, Molly McNeil of Watkinsville, Georgia.

According to Irene’s wishes there will be no calling hours.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 1 PM in Lakeview Cemetery in East Andover. A celebration will follow the burial at the East Andover Fire Department.

For those wishing to remember Irene in a special way, please make a donation in her memory to either the East Andover Congregational Church, PO Box 211, East Andover, NH 03231, or to the Andover Fire Department Benevolent Fund, P.O. Box 117, Andover, NH 03216.

The Smart Memorial Home in Tilton is assisting the family with arrangements.

For more information or to leave the family an online condolence, please visit smartmemorialhome.com.