David M, Jewett

Freeport-David M. Jewett age 82 of Falmouth passed peacefully from this life on August 5, 2012 at Huntington Common in Kennebunk. He was born in Clarks Summitt, PA on September 17, 1929 the son of Ray L. and Eva Maud McCartney Jewett. David was a graduate of Syracuse University and Temple University Medical School. David proudly served our country as a Lieutenant Medical Doctor in the United States Navy. He was a family physician for 43 years in Ipswich, MA before his retirement in 2000. He was an avid sailing and skiing enthusiast.

David is survived by his wife Marsha Effner Jewett of Falmouth, five children Eric Jewett of Los Angeles, CA, Elizabeth Jewett of Salisbury, MA, Bruce Jewett of Portsmouth NH, W. Stephen Effner of Sweden, ME, and Megan Effner of Scarborough, one sister Phyllis Wingerath of Redwood, NY, one sister in law Mary Ethel Jewett, New Bern NC, 8 grandchildren Jackson, Jason, Madeleine, Isaac, Justin, Emily, Zoe, and Max, and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the many special caregivers at Huntington Commons for their kind and loving care. Please make desired donations in honor of David to the Alzheimer’s Association, Scarborough, ME.

At David’s request services will be private. Interment will be at Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta with military honors provided by the Maine Honor Guard. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Homes 199 Woodford St. Portland, Maine. On line condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesrichandhutchins.com.