Freda Mae Jewell

SKOWHEGAN – Freda Mae Jewell passed quietly at Woodlands Memory Care on Sept. 23, 2025, at the age of 98.

Freda was born in Canaan on April 2, 1927, the daughter of William Pottle and Imogene (Mclaughlin) Pottle. She attended grade school in Canaan and graduated from Skowhegan Area High School, class of 1944. After graduation she married Sheridan Jewell.

Throughout her lifetime Freda held many jobs. Starting at an early age working on the farm, as a cafeteria cook in Canaan, Oak Pond Restaurant, “Spinner” at Maine Spinning, Dexter Shoe, all these and more while raising a family. She was a member of Canaan Union Church where she sang in the choir, which gave her great enjoyment.

During her retirement she became interested in needlepoint. Many ribbons from the Skowhegan Fair proved that she became very skilled, to the point of being called professional. Her family and friends do and will treasure the fruits of her labor.

Freda was predeceased by her husband, Sheridan Jewell; son-in-law, Lewis Hayden; her parents; and 11 siblings. She was the fourth born and the twelvth to have passed.

“Nana” is survived by her four children, Diane (Jewell) Hayden with her husband Lewis of Skowhegan, Dennis Jewell with his wife Jane Dionne of Cornville, Vaughn Jewell of Madison, and Vance Jewell of Cornville; grandchildren Brett and Susan Hayden, Nathan and Nicholas Jewell, Raphael and Hanna Jewell; great-grandchildren Colin, Leah, Benjamin, Bryce, Clara, Annie, and Tim; and great-great-grandchildren Joel, Gabriel, Hayden, Wyatt, and Walter.

A private burial service will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery, Canaan.

The family would like to thank all the people at Long Meadow Apartments for their patience and the staff at Woodland Memory Care for their love and attention.

Please visit Freda’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/freda-jewell where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.