Donald F. “DJ” Jewett, 56, of Watertown

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Donald F. “DJ” Jewett, 56, of 28219 Fox Road, Watertown, passed away Nov. 15, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center due to Covid 19. (Funeral Home)

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Donald F. “DJ” Jewett, 56, of 28219 Fox Road, Watertown, passed away Nov. 15, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center due to Covid 19.

He was born November 7, 1965 in Watertown, NY, the son of Donald E. and Marcia A. (Tabolt) Jewett. DJ graduated from General Brown High School in 1985.

After school he worked at Crowley’s in LaFargeville. On September 4, 1989 he began his career as a correction officer at the Cape Vincent Correctional Facility where he worked until he retired on June 27, 2016. Upon retirement he owned and operated DJ & Sons Trucking and Excavation until at the present time.

DJ was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed dirt racing with his brother Dale on various speedways owned by North Country. He is a member of St. Regis Rod and Gun Club for 25 years, Sons of the American Legion Post 583 in Dexter, and Watertown Elks Lodge #496. He coached a pop warner and changed football to General Brown and he wanted to watch his kids play sports. He enjoyed spending time at the family camp “Camp Snowflake” in Croghan.

Among his survivors were his mother, Marcia A. Jewett, Watertown; two sons and a daughter -in -law, Dylan A. (Mikayla) O’Connor, FL, Brandon E. Jewett, Brownville; a grandson, Luke O’Connor; his brother, Dale L. Jewett, Pamelia; four sisters and their husbands, Christine A. (Frank) LaFlair, Watertown, Rhonda S. (Brian) Weaver, Owego, Laure L. (Dan) Siver, Chaumont, Becky L. (Wayne) Flath, Dexter ; his dog, Diamond; some aunts, uncles, nieces, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Jewett, his maternal and paternal grandparents and a great nephew Timothy Queior.

Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 pm Friday, Nov. 19 at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20 at Immaculate Conception Church in Brownville. Burial will follow at Parish Road Cemetery.

The Jewett family politely asks all family and friends to wear a mask while attending services.

In exchange for flower donations may be given to the General Brown “Best Teammate Award” Scholarship C/O General Brown High School PO Box 500 Dexter, NY 13634 or to DJ Jewett Benefit for his sons C/O Community Bank 205 State St., Clayton, NY 13624.

Online sympathy can be done at www.hartandbrucefh.com

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