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LilliAnn Dittmer posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Jane was a scholar, a student, an educator, a critical thinker and I appreciated her mind, her spirit, and her kindness!
LilliAnn
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Sue Decker-Herman posted a condolence
Thursday, June 6, 2024
I have been thinking alot about Jane since I heard the sad news. We worked together at the Bard library for about 10 years and became good friends. Jane had a deeply ethical and generous spirit and a wonderful curiosity about life and the natural world. We bonded over our love of books and movies, animals (my dogs and her beloved Boo) and the beach and ocean and surfing (even though neither of us would ever try it). I have a love of Hawaii and Jane loved to hear about every trip. It is no surprise that she retired to the beautiful coast of Maine.
As someone said, so many memories.
When the Westminster dog show was on last month I thought of her because she faithfully watched it.
And every year, the morning after the Academy Awards, Jane would stop by my office so we could talk about all "the looks". As our colleagues can attest, neither of us dressed anywhere near the height of fashion, but we totally enjoyed discussing every dress as if we were editors at Vogue.
Another memory that surfaced was "the great Bard library potato chip tasting contest" that Jane organized. For several weeks we all laughed and tasted increasingly strange flavors of potato chips.
I admired her deep philosophical and spiritual perspectives and honesty and kindness. I will miss our wide-ranging conversations and her true friendship.
My deep sympathies to Kirstin.
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Shannon Glazer uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 30, 2024
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I appreciate the opportunity to say goodbye (for now) to a first cousin once removed who was more like an aunt to me. In my first memory of meeting her, she was working as a librarian in Woodstock VT and I recall a family visit to her house there. She claimed that she took showers outside while it was raining. I can never be sure if that is an actual memory of something she told us, but it has become inextricably linked to Jane. I always enjoyed seeing her at family gatherings and reunions, but really got the chance to know her better when I moved to the Mid-Hudson River Valley for a job there for several months, and visited her often after I moved to other parts of NY. She always enjoyed visiting with me, and I always enjoyed hearing her thoughtful takes on life and marveled at the way she could find beauty in small, everyday things - often punctuated by a "Neat!" from her. Jane truly appreciated my cheerfully chaotic approach to life and in one of her last communications with me told me that she admired my indomitable spirit. When she admired someone, she was as open and honest about these opinions as she was about political causes that she cared about, and I will be forever grateful for this, and her. Jane taught me a great deal about how to live life on your own terms and she left a lot of writing and photographs behind to reflect on.
As others have said, Jane was always learning, and her job as a librarian allowed her to do just that - and to understand that knowledge of anything can never truly be complete. I'd like to close with Jane's own words from her Marginal Way blog:
"There can be such relief knowing you do not, can not, have all the answers. The more you experience the stronger the sense of mystery becomes. Best of all is realizing that not one being on the planet possesses THE answer. To anything. There are those that might have thoughts on the matter that you'd like to be true but proof positive is not possible regardless of education, status, wealth, fame, or spiritual reference."
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Shannon Jefferson posted a condolence
Monday, May 27, 2024
So many memories. One of my fondest memories of Jane was a summer spent picking fresh peas and raspberries from the garden, making homemade raspberry ice cream. Those moments of shared meals, summer swims, hiking in VT, cross-country skiing and activities on Lake Champlain NY. Extending deep sympathies and condolences to Kirstin. Janes absence is felt.
Love to you.
Shannon
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Sara Gooch posted a condolence
Monday, May 27, 2024
I had the great pleasure of sharing living space with Jane for nearly eight years here in Maine. She coined the term “ocean television” to describe our view and pastime of watching the waves crash on the rocks. She was kind, generous, intelligent and we enjoyed many discussions. She was an excellent cook and kind enough to share on many occasions. From homemade granola and pizza to complicated Thai recipes it was all delicious. On cold winter mornings, she would send me off to work with a hot chocolate/mocha creation that fueled me for the day. She was thoughtful, insightful, and a wonderful housemate. I will miss her greatly and remember her fondly. Much love to Kirstin.
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Jean Bard posted a condolence
Sunday, May 26, 2024
I knew Jane as a neighbor and friend. We both shared a love for animals, her cat Boo and my golden, Katie. We would often sit and visit for hours in the sunshine looking out over the fields and pond by our house. One Spring day in particular we were walking back from the Recreation Park on the path along the swamp and all of a sudden the peepers, hundreds of them, began to sing. I recall how we laughed with joy.
She was a deep thinker, had a great love of nature, and
a wonderful photographer. She was a dear friend and I shall miss her .
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Kirstin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Jane's early years
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Kirstin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Birding in Maine with more dear friends
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Kirstin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Acadia Maine with dear friends
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Kirstin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Jane adventuring in the wilderness, her favorite pastime
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Kirstin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Jane graduating from Simmons Library School with a Master's in Library Science!
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Bonnie Sgarro uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Jane loved being near water. In her retirement, she got herself as.close to the ocean as possible. This photo is one of my favorite of hers. That's her own shadow standing in the shallows, showing her eye for texture, color, and composition. She was the loveliest and most generous person and I will miss our long phone chats.
Love from Bonnie Sgarro
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Laurie Bard posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, May 24, 2024
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I got to know Jane through her beloved cat Boo. Growing up as a preteen into my teen years I was awkward and didn’t associate well with kids my age. But I did associate well with older people and animals. The millions of times I’d ride my bike, rollerblade, or walk from the bus into and around my neighbourhood I would always look for that orange fluff ball. Jane didn’t mind Boo sharing his love with me. I’d spend hours on the lawn just chilling with him. Jane was a very sweet and loving person. Although we grew apart as I got older I will always have her in my heart and appreciate the many insightful talks we had. I am so grateful to her for letting me spend time with Boo. He made me fall in love with orange cats. Now that’s the only breed I will probably ever have.
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Jennifer Efford posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Jane and I were friends for over 50 years. We met in Upstate New York where we both grew up! She lived in Maine and I moved and live in California but we remained true friends. We would not talk for a couple of months and then when we did, it was like we had just talked the day before. She will be in my heart forever. We both had daughters only six months apart. We had much in common and I have many, many stories to remember and remain in my heart to cherish. My thoughts are with you Kirsten❤️Love to you.
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Cally Field posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Jane was an interesting person, and often in her kitchen while on Fika, making soup or something.
I’m sorry she had a few health problems during my time, but enjoyed her knowledge & humor. A couple of times I shared her home of windows, crashing sea, rock collection & her photography. May she rest in peace.
Love, cally
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