She grew up in Brighton. Jane had attended Catholic schools throughout high school. After graduating high school, she went to school to be an airline hostess and eventually worked as an executive secretary to the vice president of sales for several years.
Jane met her husband Norman Burgess through a mutual friend in July 1955 and they were married the following June. They have celebrated over 64 years of marriage.
Jane was known for her hosting family gatherings, especially at her lake house in Wakefield, NH. With an eye for fashion and bargain hunting, she had an extensive wardrobe and never wore the same outfit twice.
She wanted a family of her own, and after several years of trying she and her husband were blessed to bring James Michael Burgess into their home in 1963 with the help of Catholic Charities. With their family complete she would eventually be blessed with her grandson, Joseph Michael Burgess and her granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Burgess. She also has several nieces and nephews.
Jane passed quietly at her home in Derry on February 20, 2021 with her devoted husband at her side.
SERVICES: Services for Jane will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Jane will be buried at the Cemetery on the Plains, Windham, NH with her son, James.
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