Jewell Sherburne Brown

Hampton - Jewell Sherburne Brown passed away in her Hampton home on June 25, 2025 at the age of 94. Jewell was born in Exeter, NH on August 19, 1930 to Arthur Sherburne and Gertrude Blake Sherburne. She was a lifelong Hampton resident, a direct descendent of the original settlers of the town in 1623 and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jewell survived her husband of 68 years, Stanwood (Stan) Brown, who had passed on the exact same day seven years prior, June 25, 2018. Jewell graduated from Hampton Academy and was actively involved in the community throughout her life, most notably volunteering for the Hampton Historical Society. As a young woman, Jewell worked at Lamie’s Tavern (today The Old Salt) and it was during that time when she first caught Stan’s eye and they began dating. The Dwight Eisenhower family would often come to the area when their son attended Phillips Exeter Academy. The family enjoyed dining at Lamie’s Tavern and would always request Jewell’s service. Jewell and Stan were an entrepreneurial family with many successful businesses. They owned and operated a Western Auto store in the 1950s and 1960s and became one of the first Honda dealers in the country. They then founded Hampton Coach, an upholstery company for Chevrolet interiors and New England Old Car Barn, an antique automobile and parts supplier. They were also known for their long-term ownership of the former Hampton B&M railroad depot in downtown Hampton. Family was always Jewell’s priority as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jewell is survived by her son Arthur and wife Corrine Brown, grandchildren Blake Brown and Jenny and Carleton Simpson, and great-grandchildren Leah, Kent, Ian and Clara Simpson. Jewell was predeceased by her husband Stan, daughter Julia Brown, and brother Fred C. Sherburne. A graveside service will be held in Jewell’s honor on Wednesday, July 2 from 11:00-11:45 AM at High Street Cemetery, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hampton Historical Society in Jewell’s memory, PO Box 1601 Hampton, NH 03843-1601 or online by clicking here.

Jewell Sherburne Brown

August 19, 1930 - June 25, 2025