Jean Aswad Hare

Jean was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Dominican High School and Loyola University of New Orleans. She furthered her education with additional certification classes at Dominican College, reflecting her lifelong commitment to learning.

Jean devoted her life to education as an elementary school teacher. She taught at St. Angela Merici School, where she received a 25-year service award. Her classroom was always a welcoming place every student knew they could stop by for a peppermint from the basket she kept on her desk.

A devoted parishioner of St. Angela Merici Church for more than 50 years, Jean served for many years as a liturgical reader. She was also a former member and past president of SALA, the St. Angela Ladies Auxiliary.

Jean was an active member of the Jefferson Chorale, an affiliate of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, where she cherished weekly rehearsals and the camaraderie of fellow members. An avid reader throughout her life, she found joy in books, music, chocolate, and most of all her family. She deeply loved her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Lori Hare Noble (Charles Noble, Sr.), Beckie Hare Daniel (Jeffrey Daniel), and Nancy Hare Lavie (David Lavie); her son, William Hare II (Ramsey Schmitz Hare); and her grandchildren, Amanda Noble, Kathryn Noble, Charles Noble, Jack Gab, Fletcher Lavie, Remy Lavie, and Olivia Lavie.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Dr. William Hare; her parents, Kalil Basile Aswad and Pepilia Schexnaydre Aswad; and her brothers, Alan Aswad (Marjorie), Kay B. Aswad (Carol), and Roland Aswad (Doris).

Services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Saturday, February 28, 2026 with visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

As a devoted teacher and proud alumna of St. Mary’s Dominican High School, education remained dear to Jean’s heart. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Jean’s memory to St. Mary’s Dominican High School.