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Jane Sadowsky Obituary
South Deerfield, MA - It's with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we say goodbye to our beloved Jane Sadowsky. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19th and found her Angel Wings.
Jane was born to the late William J Erman and Sophie (Cackowski) on September 29, 1946. She grew up in Hatfield and South Deerfield and graduated from Frontier Regional High School and Westfield State College with a degree in Elementary Education. Jane went on to teach at the Old Deerfield Grammar School where she became the head teacher and she also taught at Frontier Regional High School. She cherished her students leaving many with fond memories.
Jane was a loving wife, mother, sister, teacher, friend and caregiver. More than anything Jane wanted to make sure everyone was well cared for and knew that they were special. Jane met her husband, Don, the love of her life, at a Polka dance. They were married for 52 years. Jane very much wanted to be a mother. She and Don were blessed with their first miracle son, Paul, and shortly thereafter were blessed with their second son, Bill.
Jane took her faith very seriously. She was a charter member of the Franklin County Deanery and the Diocesan Parish Religious Educators Association as well as the St. Anne's Society at Holy Family Church and Cursillo. Jane led religious education at her parish for many years and saw her ministry in the church as much as a profession as her public school teaching.
Jane leaves behind her husband, Donald Sadowsky, her sons Paul Sadowsky and his partner Isabel Demetropoulos, Bill Sadowsky and his wife BJ UrsaNova, her brother Billy Erman and his wife Karen, her twin nieces Melissa Erman and Sarah Guy and her husband Jeff, her granddaughters Lilly and Erika, and many cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Hodges.
To know Jane was to know care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Family Parish or a charity of one' s choice. To honor her memory, spend some time with those you love. Be a caregiver to those in need.
Services will be at Holy Family Church in South Deerfield on Wednesday, March 25th with calling hours beginning at 9am at the church, with a Funeral Mass beginning at 11am. There will be a gathering following Mass in the Pope John Paul II Center for refreshments and to share memories and remember, Jane.
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Jane Szelewicki
Earlier today
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Alison Dembek
Yesterday
Jane was my Catechism teacher at St. Staislause Church.
Jane was a kind and nurturing soul whose gentle guidance provided a steady example of how to lead with kindness and grace. The warmth she shared will be carried in my heart forever.
Melissa Makosiej (Missy MacDonald)
Yesterday
Mrs. Sadowsky was my teacher at Old Deerfield Elementary and my son had her as a substitute at Frontier. Whenever I saw her in town, it was like stepping back in time; she had the best memory and always remembered her students and their lives. She influenced many of us to go on and become teachers ourselves. She will be missed.
Chris Leonard
Yesterday
I was one of the many teachers Jane subbed for at Frontier. She would bring treats for the kids and often leave a small gift on our desks. When I heard of her passing I filled a basket with candy and brought it to school to pass out in her memory. As I shared the sad news and candy with my colleagues their immediate response was either " she was so sweet " or " she was so kind ". Jane made the world kinder and brighter. I will miss her smile and her quiet way.
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Jane and I became friends and prayer partners after she made her Cursillo in 2024. I always knew that no matter what I was going through, that Jane was praying for me and I for her. Keep praying for me, Jane. And I will continue to pray for your family. Thank you for sharing your great faith with me and all who knew you.
DeColores!
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Carol Moro
March 23, 2026
Don and family, my sincere sympathy in the loss of Jane. She will be missed at Holy Family Parish.
Rest in the peace of Christ, Jane
Megan Fraker
March 23, 2026
Mrs Sadowsky was the first of May beloved teachers in Deerfield. She was always calm and caring - and her class felt like high expectations with low stress- maybe the last time I felt that! As an educator now I often think of her and attempt to emulate her presence. I hope her family knows that almost 41 years later, her impact is felt. Rest in peace Mrs Sadowsky.
Althea Danielski
March 23, 2026
Mrs. Sadowsky was my 3rd and 6th grade teacher at the Old Deerfield Grammar School. She taught me to be curious about the world and made me feel special, smart, and confident. That was a wonderful gift for a shy kid. I am a teacher now, and I try to do the same for my students. That's her beautiful legacy!
Sandy Worden
March 23, 2026
My condolences to Janie´s family. One song comes to mind that describes Janie, Hail, Mary, Gentle Woman. Janie had a heart of gold, so caring & loving. An angel here on earth. She was a dear friend.
Lisa Moro Ballou
March 22, 2026
This news brought great sadness to my family. Jane was a dear friend to the Don Moro family, and her kindness during our mother Fran's passing was just one example of the type of person she was throughout her life. Jane was special - she radiated goodness and compassion. A true woman of God, she was a role model to many. We send our deepest condolences to her family. ~Lisa Moro Ballou, Don Moro, and Alan, Anna, & Renee Ballou
Laura Sojka
March 22, 2026
Sent to my beloved Cursillo group:
Hi Jane!
I hear you are with Jesus now! I know that you are in your glory, thanks be to God, but we are here mourning the loss of a beautiful, wife, mother, daughter, friend, disciple in Christ. The list goes on.
I know you bypassed purgatory, but mum's the word.
I will miss your radiant smile, gentle spoken words of wisdom, and fortitude of faith, the deepest vows of love!
I love you dear sister in Christ! Please take care of your loving Don and children. Your newbie grandchild is blessed by your welcoming prayers.
Pray for us Saint Jane. Take away the sins of the world and restore the love that you have always shown brightly to all who came to your presence!
DeColores!
Laura
marge Johnson
March 22, 2026
I didn't know Jane very long but she was a real blessing to me.thank you, Jane! . May you rest in His eternal peace!
Teresa Korpita
March 22, 2026
Jane will be greatly missed. She was a true friend.
Charlie Symanski
March 22, 2026
So sorry to hear about Janie's death. She will be missed, but if there was anyone who ever had a straight road to heaven, it would be her.
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