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Doylestown Councilman Thomas Jarret dies

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Longtime Doylestown Borough community leader and past president of the borough council Thomas Jarret has died. He was 64.
In 1987, Jarret joined the borough’s planning commission; later he was elected to borough council, where he served for eight years, the last five as president.
“His ethics were beyond question and his goal was to do what’s best for the community,” said Lou White, a fellow council member. “He was totally dedicated to serving the borough.”
White said he credits Jarret with ensuring Bucks County’s new courthouse, built in 2015, stayed in the downtown section of the borough at 100 N. Main St. “The bottom line is, the justice center is where it is because of (Tom).”
Doylestown Borough Manager John Davis said Jarret was instrumental in supporting the town’s vitality and growth.
“He did so many important things for Doylestown. Younger folks and newer residents might not know of him but he played a huge role in the town’s revitalization. The Justice Center, the “Restaurant Renaissance,” the revival of the County Theater, the development of Doylestown Station, and the transformation of Broad Street all happened or started on his watch,” said Davis, in a social media post.

Jarret, who was born in Providence, R.I., spent most of his career in sales, traveling throughout the tri-state area.
“He was a voracious reader, political junkie and loved to cook. While he unabashedly adored his family and friends, Tom never met a stranger and welcomed any opportunity to chat about all things serious and silly,” the family said.

While dedicated to his community, Jarret was also a devoted husband to his wife, Spring Jarret, and his children, Jennifer, who serves as a Doylestown Borough councilwoman, and his son, Matthew. He is also survived by his father, Edmond, his granddaughters, Zinnia and Vivian, his brothers, David and Michael and his sister, Paula Poiron.
In his obituary, Jarret’s family said, “In memory of Tom, help a neighbor, volunteer in your community or spend money at a small local business.
“Even though Tom never contracted COVID-19, the isolation of the pandemic was a struggle for him, as it has been for everyone. Please get vaccinated and wear a mask, in honor of Tom, for yourself, your family and your community.”
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time.


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