Orange, VT Jay Jewett passed away on Sunday June 26, 2011, after a year long battle with lung cancer. His final days were at the Gifford Hospice and Palliative Care Facility in Randolph surrounded by his family, his friends, and his beloved wife Joanne. Jay was born in 1956, one of six children and a twin, born to Fred and Eleanor Jewett of Marshfield, Vermont. Jay is survived by his wife Joanne, his three step children Chris, Lewie, and Megan and his step grand children, who he particularly cherished, Myha and Eva. Jay's surviving siblings are; Joan Leach of Plainfield, Lois Franks of Calais, Gloria Brimblecombe of Marshfield, Maurice (Pete) Jewett of Barre Town, and his twin brother, Jon Jewett of East Montpelier, Vermont. Jay is also survived by many nieces and nephews who all live in Vermont. Jay graduated from Twinfield Union High School in 1974. In March 1984, Jay took over the operation of the water and wastewater treatment facilities for the Town of Plainfield, he worked there for 27 years until his passing. Jay joined the Masons, Wyoming Lodge #80 in Plainfield, Vermont in 1983. Jay rose through the chairs finally becoming Master of the lodge. Jay particularly enjoyed the degree work associated with being a Mason and was often called upon to perform degree work over the years. Jay wanted to particularly thank his brother, Pete Jewett, his brother in-law, Norm Franks, and his niece, Holly Goldman for taking him to his treatments and providing companionship during his illness. Additionally, Jay wanted to thank his niece Debbie Franks, who is a nurse at Ascutney Hospital for attending to him and supporting him in his final days. The Guare and Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier, Vermont is in charge of the arrangements. A wake and Masonic Funeral Service will be held at Masonic Hall in Plainfield, Vermont on Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. The Masonic service will be performed at 7:30pm. Flowers can be sent to Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, Vermont and donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Gifford Memorial Hospital, Hospice and Palliative Care Facility in Randolph, Vermont, 44 North Main Street, Randolph, Vermont 05060. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.