Beverly Jewett

Prospect, CT Beverly Evelyn Jewett, 86, died peacefully on January 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by loving family.

Beverly was born June 25, 1936 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Gay) Birch and was raised in Naugatuck, where she graduated from Naugatuck High School. Beverly formerly worked at the Naugatuck Glass Company in Naugatuck and also at Tudor Converted Products in Prospect. Beverly was a proud homemaker, she cared for many foster children during her life and she was a member of the VFW Post 8075 Ladies Auxiliary in Prospect.

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Debra Lynn Smegielski (Walter); her grandchildren, Lisa Lynn Mancinone and Amanda Rae Costa; her great grandchildren, Jason (Kristen), Heather (Jamie), Alyssa, Raelyn, Evelyn and Madelyn; her great great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Nathan and Gabriella; her step daughter, Doreen Smegielski; her step grandchildren, John, Christopher and Ashley; her 6 step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Beverly was predeceased by her son, James Jewett and her step daughter, Paula Jewett.

Calling hours will be Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers and to honor Beverly’s memory, donations are requested to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108.