Jane E Lewellen

Born on March 19, 1920 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Arthur Stettler and Blanche Trissel. She graduated from Butler University in 1942 and went on to teach Latin and English. In 1943 she married Robert (Bob) Lewellen upon his graduation from the Naval Academy and she began her life as wife, mother, traveler and a devoted supporter of her husband’s Navy career.

After Bob’s retirement, they settled at Flintlock Farm in Dunbarton where they developed a pick your own farm growing strawberries, peaches and blueberries. Jane became the farm’s “Superstar” picker. During the winter months, they traveled to France where they bought and restored a 14th century chateau. While there they made many loyal French friends and although she was already a fabulous cook, Jane added to her repertoire. Jane was a keen gardener growing flowers at all her residences.

When they retired from the farm life they moved to Contoocook. Jane enjoyed community activities, including church life. She particularly enjoyed the Hopkinton band concerts at the town band gazebo, which was built and named in her honor.

Bob and Jane had a family fishing camp in Maine where they spent time with friends and family and where she pursued her insatiable appetite for reading.

Jane was predeceased by her husband of 77 years, Robert Lewellen, Capt. USN. She is survived by her children, her daughter, Rebecca Jane and her husband Sir William Purves living in London. Her son, Arthur Simpson Lewellen and his wife Susan living in Sanbornton, NH. Her Granddaughter, Brittney (Lewellen) Peterson and her husband Corey Peterson and her Grandson, Robert Lewellen. Her three great grandchildren, Benjamin Peterson, Lexi Peterson, and Emma Lewellen. Along with the loving family Lab, Ike.

Jane’s ashes will be interred with Bob at the Naval Academy Memorial in Annapolis. A celebration of her life service will be held at First Congregational Church of Hopkinton Saturday, November 9th at 2pm. If desired, a donation could be made in loving memory of Jane, to the Hopkinton Town Library Foundation.