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Bob and Barb Moore posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2016
Sending love and deepest sympathy to all of the Grant and Washburn Family - We were so sad to learn of your Mom, Gram, and Aunt's passing. We had the pleasure of spending a bit of time with her just a little over two weeks ago at the Community Dinner at the Congregational Church. We had no idea that she wasn't well and that would be the last time we would see her. She was such a great lady - so fun to be around - always a smile for everyone she met - and often words of wisdom to make you chuckle! We won't be able to be at the services tomorrow, and for that we feel very sorry and unhappy. Please know that we are holding you all in our hearts and prayers especially during this very sad time. You are fortunate to have a large loving family - draw strength from each other and those precious memories that have been made over the years. Thinking of you all with much love and deepest sympathy! Barb & Bob
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John & Rachel Pingree posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2016
The last time I saw Jane, we were at the entrance of the local grocery store. When I inquired
about her life and health, she proudly announced (with a twinkle in her eyes) that she was
President of the Here After Club. I looked puzzled because I had never heard of that club. She
quickly explained that whenever she would go to the grocery store, she didn't remember what
she was here after! Now Jane is in Heaven and probably will become President of a different
and everlasting "Here After Club'" She was loved by many. How fortunate for the Grant
children to have had such wonderful parents. John & Rachel Pingree
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Mary Lou and Bob Lee posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2016
Jane was a beautiful, very friendly lady. She always greeted us at church with such a caring smile and warm welcome. She will be greatly missed by the community, the congregation, her family and so many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jane and her wonderful family.
Our sincere condolences.
Mary Lou and Bob Lee
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The Nadeau Family posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2016
To the families of Gary & Jackie, all our Grant neighbors and all of the Grant family that we have been blessed to meet over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Getting to know your family and experiencing and the warmth and sense of family you bring to neighbors is a living tribute to what the obituary describes as a wonderful lady. Jane's legacy of family, hard work and humor lives on in all of you. John and Darnel Nadeau
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Jackie Napolillo posted a condolence
Thursday, March 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts.
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Ginny & Bill Robinson posted a condolence
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the Grant Family at this time. A wonderful lady. She will be missed by many. Bill & Ginny Robinson
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Martha Kurzius posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
My thoughts have been with Jane's immediate and extended family this week. It is obvious that "extended" also takes in those who's life that she has made a difference in. Even though that was an easy thing for her to do, it is heartwarming to see how it stays with you for a lifetime.
Enjoy those special memories. Love to all,
Martha
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Janice Cynewski posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
A wonderful lady who made everyone feel at home. My condolences to the whole Grant family.
Janice Cynewski
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Eben & Joanne DeWitt posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
To the Grant Family:
Jane was always supportive of the schools and also helped to keep us in business with 8 boys and 1 girl. I will never forget her instructions to me as a teacher/principal! " If my kids act out, just keep them after school and let them walk home!" I believe the Board Eddy Road, where they lived, was several miles! Jane was an excellent employee when she worked for SAD #68 - and one always got a direct and sincere answer from her - no matter who she would be talking to! I was on the "receiving end" more than once - but I always appreciated her for that! Jane and Herb raised a great family and must have set the all-time record for grand-children, great grands and even great-great grands! She lived a great life and made an impact on many more! Rest in Peace, Jane!
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Mari-Jo Hedman posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have such wonderful memories of her, your Dad and all of your brothers and the many hours I spent at your house growing up. Know that I am thinking of and praying for you and your family through this very tough time. I will especially be thinking of you on Saturday. Thinking of you and praying for peace for you and your family. Miss you. Mari-Jo
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Lynn Weston posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Julie
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother but after reading her obituary I could see she had a very full and rich life. I remember meeting her on one of your "move in" days at BES. Your parents were so sweet and they looked so proud of you. My deepest sympathy.
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Peggy and Sam Hon posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
We are very sad to hear of the passing of our wonderful Aunt Jane. I know that she has now seen the face of God and has also been embraced by Uncle Herb and all of the others who have gone before her.
I remember how proud Aunt Jane was to be the wife of Uncle Herb and so proud to be the mother to her 9 wonderful children and their families and so proud to be part of the wonderful Washburn and Grant families. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Love to my Grant cousins and their families.
Peggy and Sam Hon
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Colleen Grover posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
To all of the Grant family - Jane was an absolute one of a kind. On so many occasions she brought joy to my life. We were "church-going" friends and I admired her unshakable positive outlook, her commitment to her faith, and her undying love and loyalty to her family - not to mention her ability to keep all of you straight! Life at the Congregational Church will be a little less bright and a little more empty after her passing. How lucky you all were to have such a wonderful and caring woman in your lives. My sincere sympathy for your loss. Your consolation is the wealth of happy memories of a life well-lived and the gift of unconditional love she modeled for you - and us all. Thank you for sharing.
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Joan (Cross) Forester posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
This is a beautiful obituary and says it all. Working with Jane was a delight. I remember her sense of humor best. What a legacy of love she leaves behind.
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Jayne Sharrow posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Sending my sympathy to all of Jane's wonderful family. What a gracious, funny,witty, loving, compassionate, knowledgeable, and endearing woman she was. She was always smiling greeting everyone. What a Gem you had. I was honored to call her my friend. She was so proud of each and every one of you. What a role model!
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Juanita Leighton Hibbard posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Ted & Sue, am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thought & prayers are with you all at this time.
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Elaine and Bill Bisbee posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
To the whole Grant Family Clan,
Our deepest condolences and prayers. We join you in celebrating the life of such a beautiful woman,mother and soul. She radiates love and joy and will always be held close to our hearts.
Elaine and Bill
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Dave and Carol Robinson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Since grad school, when I delivered milk to her classroom, Mrs. Grant has been a good friend. She was always full of laughs, caring plus at the same time was treated with respect. I have stayed in touch with Mrs. Grant for many years and believe me I never got bored...weather in the school, at football games, her playing cards with friends(which I called gambling), or we met at suppers she always made people smile. Sorry to all of her family and friends as I know how she will be missed.
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Kandi Grant Martin posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
Grammy you provided me with such wonderful memories, a strong sense of family, a sense of humor and so much more. You will always be with me and I find peace in knowing that you are now with Grampa. I love you. ~Kandi
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Chris & Vicky Grotton posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
To the families of Gary & Jackie, John & Amy Sharrow, and Bryan & Michele. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a beautiful lady, described well in her obituary. I can certainly see the kids resemblance to Jane & Herbert! We are here if there is anything we can help with.
Your neighbors,
Chris & Vicky Grotton
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Nancy Snow Seddon posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
To the Grant Family,
I know a big hole has been left in your hearts (as it has in mine), but your Mom would be able to make you laugh! How lucky am I to consider you all an extension of my own family - until you had Julie I thought of myself as your sister! Your parents have left you all fine adults prepared to lead rewarding lives. Everyone will miss Jane. Dover-Foxcroft has lost one of its finest citizens.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Nancy Snow Seddon
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Steve and Judy Sternal posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
Aunt Jane is home. We miss her for now, but take comfort knowing she is with family she has loved and missed, and we will see her again. Love to all the Grants.qPJDD
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Kathy Dumont posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Jane's passing.
We were in an exercise class together at the YMCA and I always enjoyed seeing her. She was a lot of fun to be around and full of energy for a 91 year old!
She will be missed by all of us at the Y.
So sorry to hear this news.
She was a sweet lady.
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Ginger Fitzgerald posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
A beautiful tribute piece in the BDN about a beautiful person, my Aunt Jane. We, the members of her family and extended ones are better people for having known Jane. She will be remembered with much love and for the joy she brought to everyone in her presence. Rest in peace, Aunt Jane. Special thoughts at this time to Bruce, Dig, Ted, Ken, Scott, Mark, Gary, Jeff, Julie and their families. Love, Ging
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Connie Clarke posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
One of the images I have of Aunt Jane is that of a beautiful mother hen who is always there to gather her chicks under her gentle wings. She had nine of her own chicks. In fact, from the mid 1940's until the end of the 50's I don't think there was a photo of her that she didn't appear pregnant! And as all of us nieces and nephews arrived on the scene, she was a momma hen to us cousins whenever we needed her. When we were kids she enveloped us with her love and her love simply grew as we grew. When we would arrive on a summer's day at the farm she was there with hugs and kisses and always something homemade and home-grown to eat.
Another image I have of Aunt Jane is that of a spark plug! She always had creative ideas and the energy to make them happen. She and Uncle Herb drew us together as a family by having hootenannies in the barn, giving all of us wonderful memories. It was Aunt Jane who was always there to help organize family reunions! Most of us still have our Washburn Reunion T-shirts and our reunion coffee mugs.
I also have an image of Aunt Jane as a bit of a card shark. Just give her a deck of cards and a few friends around the table and watch her deal and play her hand. If things were quiet at the lake, she would be the first to announce that a game of 'hand & foot' was about to begin. We would sit around the table and she would tell the funniest stories. I think she was the best joke teller that there ever was! She also wrote the grandest poems and shared them with us.
And who can forget the image of Aunt Jane as one of the youngest little sisters in the family. She always kept tabs on all her siblings, staying connected with them through phone calls, letters and funny recycled birthday cards that made the rounds every year and made us laugh. She was there for her parents when they needed help in their latter years. And as her older brother and sisters were no longer able to take care of themselves, she was always there for them. Not that long ago, when my own mother was in an assisted living home, she and Aunt Tella, driven by Judy and Julie, drove all the way to New York just to make a short visit with Mabel.
The most treasured image I have of Aunt Jane is that of an angel. Last summer I was going through a sad and tough time. I was not even aware that Aunt Jane knew what was happening. It was on a Sunday morning in Dover-Foxcroft. I was sitting in church with Aunt Barb and we were about to sing the final hymn. I happened to look towards the front of the church, just past the minister, and there was my Aunt Jane peeking through the partially open church kitchen door, looking for me. My heart melted in that moment. She had come from her own church service to be with me and to let me know she cared, that she was there for me. And she brought some of our family with her: Julie, Carl, Jackie, Aunt KK and Uncle Ozzie. I have never felt so very, very loved and supported.
Aunt Jane's greatest gift to me and to all of us is the profound gift of love and understanding that she so freely gave. We have all become better persons by knowing her and being blessed to have her in our lives. She will always live in our hearts.
Love, Connie
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Jane and Gary Grant posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
love to all the Grant family. We so appreciate being part of the "udder" Grants! I still use the oatmeal roll recipe for all my family gatherings and am proud to tell the story of Jane Grant-the elder- making them for her family.
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Cathy Hall uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 21, 2016
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Gary Grant '73, Jane Washburn Grant '43, Bruce Grant '63, Margret Grant Campbell '93 all celebrating special reunion years at Alumni Weekend 2013!
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Lynn (Moen) Kittridge posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
Janie was one of the nicest funniest person I knew!! What a joy she brought to all she met. My sincere sympathies to all her HUGE family and extended family. She will truly be missed. RIP Jane! I will miss your smile and laughter with the retired teachers this summer.
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Sudy Taylor Graham lit a candle
Monday, March 21, 2016
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You all have very cherished memories. Memories that will never fade, but will always continue to shine brightly. My love goes out to all of you.
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Roberta Fitzgerald uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 21, 2016
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Aunt Jane, 2011
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Roberta Fitzgerald posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
Another very special member of our wonderful and loving Washburn family is now watching over us all. We are so blessed beyond words and grateful for lots of laughter and tales to hold dear.
With love from niece Roberta
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Family of Jane Grant uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 21, 2016
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