Jane M. Carbonneau

Exeter, NH

Jane M. Carbonneau (Phillips), the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Egan) Phillips, died peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Exeter NH. She was born in Lowell, MA on December 4, 1930. She attended Lowell public schools and then attended Regis College where she graduated with a bachelor's degree. Her family spend their summers at Hampton Beach where they all work to earn money for college. It was here she met the love of her life and future husband, Lionel (Junie) J Carbonneau Jr. They were married June 14, 1953, and begin their life together by living at Tilton School. Not only was she a mom to her 4 children but she was a mom to all of the students there. In 1965 the family moved to Durham, NH after her husband took a position at UNH. Jane then took the opportunity to continue her education with post graduate work in Elementary Education and went on to teach grades 2 and 3 at Oyster River Elementary School for 23 years.

Jane leaves behind 3 daughters Gail Linehan (Ned Flanagan) of Jamestown RI, Susan Detrick (Mick) of Port Charlotte FL, Nancy Kennedy (Richard) of Bedford NH and her former daughter in law Marie Toole of Denver, CO. She is predeceased by her husband Lionel (Junie) Carbonneau and son Michael J Carbonneau. Also, her sister Joan Ford and brother Conway Phillips.She leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Brooke Linehan (Josh Rousseau), Kelsey Kennedy Beliveau (Andrew), Daniel Carbonneau (Kim Bacon), Micheala Carbonneau Draper (Michael), and Colleen Carbonneau Ford (Casey) plus 3 great grandchildren: John Linehan, Emmie and Theo Draper. She also has several nieces and nephews. She was well loved by all.

An hour of visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM at St. Michael's Church, located on 9 Lincoln St., Exeter, NH. Private Burial will be held in the Durham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rockingham VNA & Hospice 5 Alumni Dr Exeter, NH 03833 or to a charity of one's choice. To view the complete obituary please go to brewittfuneralhome.com.