Mr. Jeffery S. Jousset

Greenland- Jeffery S. Jousset, 67, of Greenland, NH passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born in Dover, NH on March 11, 1956, son of the late Albert Sr. and Grace (Leary) Jousset. Jeff was an active member of the seacoast athletic community for over 50 years. He was a three-letter athlete at Dover High School, playing football, basketball, and ski team. He went on to play varsity football at Plymouth State College. Shortly after he graduated, he started officiating high school football across the state of New Hampshire as part of the New Hampshire Football Officials Association. Jeff officiated high school football for almost 25 years, receiving several accolades and awards during his tenure. Additionally, he was an active member of the Greenland Recreation Department from 2005 to 2010, receiving an award for his time and dedication to youth sports in the town of Greenland, New Hampshire. He coached softball and basketball for several years during his time with the Greenland Recreation Department. In addition to athletics, Jeff was a member of the St. John’s Masonic Lodge in Portsmouth, NH and was raised to Master Mason at the Pitt Tavern on November 9, 1994. He spent many years of dedicated service to the organization, and was a proud member of the organizations’ history and legacy. After graduating from Plymouth State College with his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, he taught kindergarten for 1 year at Exeter Elementary School before moving on to work as a Foreman at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, where he met his wife, Elaine. Along with his wife, Jeff owned and operated his own electrical business, Ramsdell Electric, for almost 30 years, after inheriting the business from his father-in-law. He also taught electrical courses at the New Hampshire Vocational Technical Institute in Stratham, NH in the early 1990s and was a member of the craft committee that delineated the curriculum. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker in his younger years. He enjoyed history, golfing, coaching, attending sporting events or movies with his daughter, and coming up with odd jobs around the house. Jeff was known for his newspaper-worthy, elaborate Christmas and Halloween displays which could often be seen from Interstate 95 near his family home. Jeff was a vivacious, silly, and witty personality who touched all those who were fortunate enough to meet him. He was a tough coach, a fair umpire, a knowledgeable tradesman, a loving and compassionate friend and family member, and a kind and charitable man. Jeffery is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elaine Ramsdell Jousset; his daughter, Sarah Jousset; his sisters, Sherry Fortuna of Sanford, ME, and Gay Ann Roy of Florence, AZ, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Jeffery was predeceased by his brothers, Albert Jousset Jr., and Timothy Jousset. A celebration of Jeffery’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at St. John’s Masonic Lodge, 351 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, and is open to all family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/

Mr. Jeffery S. Jousset

March 11, 1956 - May 20, 2023