Jane, who was born on August 8, 1938 in New Britain, Connecticut, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. She lived and worked in Plainville, Connecticut raising her children and working at the Plainville Diner as a waitress for 25 years. Jane was a founding member of the Plainville Fire Department Auxiliary where you could find her organizing various fund raisers and spaghetti dinners. On February 13, 1982, she married Richard E. Brown, and eventually settled in Delaware County, after many years of being weekend warriors. Jane and Dick were married for 40 years, he passed away in 2022.
Once settled in East Meredith, you could still find Jane volunteering and waitressing at Denny’s Restaurant for an amazing 30 years, retiring at the age of 80. She was a full of life, love, energy and had a hug for everyone she met. Jane was an avid crafter - sewing fabric children’s book and hooking rugs. She loved a good game show, BBQ’s, family, friends and serving as a 76 year old flower girl at the wedding of Mark and Cindy Lutz.
Jane is survived by her seven children: Patti (Michael) Kelley, Lynn (Jimmy) Denslow, Geri-Ann Allen (Michael), Mark Jones, Michael, Cindy Fusco, and Donald (Lisa) Libby; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820, on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 4 to 7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Plainville Fire Department, Main Street, Plainville, CT 06062 or Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Online condolences may be made at www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta, New York.
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