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Farmington – Eva M. Jewell, 93, of Farmington, formerly of Wilton, died late Saturday evening at Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation Center in Farmington.

She was born in Weld, June 13, 1915, a daughter of Roland and Pansy Snowman and was also raised by her grandmother, Grammie Witham. She received her education in Weld schools.

She worked at Forster Manufacturing in Dryden for many years and later worked at GH Bass in Wilton, before her retirement.

She was a long-time member of Wilson Grange and she enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She was proud of her volunteer work with others and had been a recipient of a presidential citation from President Bush for all of her volunteer efforts.

She will be remembered for baking great biscuits and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Fred Jewell and his wife, Thelma of Dryden, Roland Jewell and his wife, Ruth, of Old Town, Barbara Haynes of Orland, Steven Jewell of Farmington, Irving Jewell and his wife, Claudette, of Sabattus, and Roger Jewell of Lewiston; a special granddaughter, Brenda Fronk; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

She was predeceased by a son, Charlie; two brothers, Garland Snowman and Erland Snowman; two sisters, Minnie Noyes and Lois Blodgett; and a grandson, Darren Jewell.

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