Jean "Jeannie" Redpath Becton, of Concord MA, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3, 2023 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. At the end, she was surrounded by her loving family, including Henry Prentiss Becton, Jr, her husband of 54 years, and their three children Sara Ardrey, Will Becton, and Eliza Becton.

Jeannie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Known for her warmth and her uniquely charming sense of humor, she was considered to have a sparkling personality by those who knew her. She always put others first and was known for striking up conversations with anyone and everyone. She was genuinely interested in learning about their lives in addition to freely sharing details of her own. She valued the meaningful reciprocity of true relationships and had a unique ability to make anyone feel comfortable with her.

Jeannie was born on May 7, 1944, in South Orange, NJ, the daughter of Robert Upjohn Redpath and Nancy Shaw Miller Redpath. She attended Far Brook School in Short Hills, NJ, where her fun-loving, magical charm landed her the part of Puck in a performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream . She spent her childhood summers at Pocono Lake Preserve, PA, and at her family's stone farmhouse in Vergennes, VT. Jeannie attended secondary school at Rosemary Hall School in Greenwich, CT. She then studied silversmithing and sculpture at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School and earned a fine arts degree from Tufts University.

Jeannie and Henry met while living in Cambridge, MA. They eventually married and later moved to Weston, MA where they raised their three beloved children. Jeannie belonged to the Weston Garden Club and won prizes for some of her garden show entries. They then moved to Concord, MA when their children grew older. Jeannie adored her children and grandchildren; laughing, listening, connecting, creating, celebrating birthdays, always valuing their time together. She was the heart, soul, and glue of a wonderful family culture.

She pursued her passion for silversmithing first at the deCordova Museum Studio. She and her silversmithing colleagues eventually created their own studio at Motherbrook Arts and Community Center in Dedham, MA. Jeannie specialized in making individual custom pieces to give to friends and family. Those lucky enough to have one of her silver creations testify that it would be the first thing they'd grab in the event of a house fire.

Jeannie's artistic sensibility infused every facet of her life, whether it was interior design, ceramics, dressmaking, and the artwork she acquired and admired. Jeannie was known for making beautiful spaces within her homes filled with thoughtfully chosen pieces. She had exquisite taste, an eye for beauty, and a knack for finding special things made by other artists. She enjoyed music and particularly choral singing, Christmas and Celtic music, the Revels, and Yale singing group performances.

Jeannie and her family spent winter months in Boca Grande, FL, and summers on the coast of Maine. A love of food and hosting gatherings for friends and family was at the center of her life there. Her creativity blossomed in the kitchen where many benefitted from her culinary creations. Jeannie chaired the house committee for the local yacht club and was famous for her delicious sauce bearnaise for 150 people at the club's annual dinner. She helped start a weekly community dinner with cooking responsibilities shared by the club members which was a well-loved event. At the nearby country club, Jeannie also chaired the membership committee for several years.

Jeannie's love for the Maine coast and the environment inspired her to encourage young people to consider pursuing environmental careers by funding two internships with the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Blue Hill Heritage Trust.

She was a board member for many years of the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA, focusing on supporting the island of Canna in the Hebrides and the preservation of its musical, photographic and literary collections, donated to the Trust by one of her relatives.

In addition to her husband, Henry, she is survived by her two daughters and their spouses: Sara and Guy, Eliza and Glen, her son Wilson, five adored grandchildren: Campbell, Hayden, Jamie, Summer and Tate, her brothers, Rob and Bill Redpath, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She is predeceased by her sister, Nancy Redpath.

The family is planning a memorial gathering later this spring/summer.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory: to the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for their internship program, the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA, PO Box 9207, Boston, MA 02114, and the Hematology Development Fund, Mass General Hospital, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1100.

Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.