Jane E. Beattie , age 54, died peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Jane's lifelong love of animals led to her professional career as a groomer and as a successful business woman. Jane's beautiful voice inspired her church family and her sweet and gentle nature was a gift to all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Tom, her son, Rob, her siblings, Cathy Chauvette, Peter Chauvette and Denise Chauvette. A service to celebrate her life will be held on a Friday, January 4, 2013 at 3:00PM at Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 8600 Plymouth Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. A private burial is planned for immediate family at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family prefer contributions be made in Jane's name to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria or the American Cancer Society via their respective websites.
