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JANE GODFREY Obituary

JANE ELIZABETH GODFREY
On March 8, 2017, age 70, at The Village at Rockville, of Kensington, MD, from Orchard Park, NY. She is daughter of Dr. Joseph D. and Mrs. Mary Jo Riehle Godfrey; sister of Joseph J. Godfrey, William R. Godfrey (Shelley), and the late Mary Jo Godfrey Kelly (James Michael); aunt of Mary Johanna "Mollie" Kelly Kauffman (Jon), Joseph "Giles" Kelly, Jason Kelly, Jennifer Godfrey, Kathleen Godfrey, and William L. Godfrey; great-aunt of Charles Kauffman and Alice Kauffman. A graduate of Manhattanville College, she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Silver Spring, MD. She worked for Senator Frank Church, Representative James G. O'Hara, and the U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations, Vice President Walter F. Mondale, Patrick Caddell in polling and market research, the Institute for Policy's Roger Wilkins, Richard J. Barnet, and Diana deVegh. For many years she worked for the Environic Foundation International. For shorter periods of time she worked at the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, at Common Cause, and for the National Museum of the American Indians National Campaign. She was a member, staffer, and officer of Little Theatre of Alexandria some forty years. For the Woman's Community Club of Kensington, she served as Secretary, President and chair of the Garden Department; she was also active in the Women's Suburban Democratic Club and Kensington Historical Society. She cared for nieces, nephews, and parents. She was devoted to family, friends, staffer colleagues, and her neighbors in Kensington, MD. Viewing at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901, Tuesday, March 14, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday March 15, 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902, with nearby reception following. Jane requests friends to "dress colorfully." Interment is private. Donations are encouraged to www.environicfoundation.org or to a charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for JANE GODFREY

23 Entries

Virginia Havely

March 6, 2024

I think about Jane often, and about how we met at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. She was a mentor as well as a friend to me. God Bless you Jane. You are missed.

Margarita Lopez

March 6, 2023

I will always remember Jane from our college times at Manhattanville - she made her presence be felt, and the memories remain lively on my mind.

Sharon

March 4, 2023

I can´t believe it´s been 5 years that Jane is gone. Her infectious laugh still rings in my ears, and her sense of humor and stories always made me laugh. We miss her.

Virginia Havely

March 4, 2023

Jane was the dearest friend to me for over 30 years. We worked on projects together at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. I have too many stories to tell. I miss her and think about her to this day. Rest in Peace, dear friend

VIRGINIA E HAVELY

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Margarita Lopez

March 4, 2021

Always remembering your friendly and jolly smile while at Manhattanville - you always brought joy and sunshine!!!!

VIRGINIA HAVELY

March 4, 2020

Jane was a very big part of my life for so many years. We shared politics and theatre together as well as many other things. I still miss her. God bless her and her family

Louise Rogers

March 23, 2017

I send my deepest sympathies to the Godfrey family. I will miss my dear friend Jane, who I met at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Jane please watch over me from heaven. God bless you.

Jennifer Billingham

March 17, 2017

I will always remember Jane fondly. She was a good friend who was faithful to stay in touch. Rest in peace, my friend.

Penny Gross

March 15, 2017

I remember when Jane joined Senator Church's staff, and when she helped plan a bridal shower at the Church's cabin for my husband and me in 1970. We kept in touch about politics across the years, and I was saddened to learn of her passing. She adored her extended family, and all share a lot of warm, and fun, memories.

Eileen Leonhardy

March 15, 2017

I have so many wonderful memories of Jane and am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was full of life and so much fun!

March 15, 2017

I met Jane while working on the House Select Committee of Assassinations. She remained a friend throughout the remainder of her too short life. I will miss her liberal views and commitment to those less fortunate.
Eileen Dinneen

Chris, Melanie, Griffin & Allison Kerho

March 14, 2017

We have nice memories of visiting with Jane a few years ago while in Washington. She was very thoughtful and helpful during our stay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time and in the days to come.

Margarita Lopez

March 13, 2017

Thank you for your life and your lively presence in the class of 68 at Manhattanville, we will always cherish the memories of the times shared at Manhattanville.

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Sharon Kennedy

March 13, 2017

Tom and I met Jane in Buffalo in 1970, working for the Ottinger for Senate campaign, and loved her spirit. She came to our wedding in 1971, and gave us a poster which still hangs on our bedroom wall. Her sense of humor, and infectious laugh, and inexhaustible supply of funny stories made her a pleasure to be with over many years of shared political campaigns and protests. We stayed with her in DC a couple of times when we came down from Brooklyn for protests. Of late, our conversations were by phone, and it was sad to see her world shrink, but we are still shocked and saddened by her death. Deepest condolences to her family, of whom she was very proud and to whom she was devoted. We will miss her.

March 12, 2017

Jane and I were in high school class together and she hosted several HS 'reunions'at her apartment in Washington with local and visiting Orchard Park classmates. I will miss her spirited 'political discussions', her compassion for others and loyalty for her beliefs. She was a warm, welcoming and fun person to be with. She will be sorely missed.
Sharon Hyland, Honeoye Falls, New York

VIRGINIA HAVELY

March 12, 2017

I met Jane at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. We worked on a few shows there together. That was in 1981, but seems like yesterday. Jane and I shared many interests together including theatre, politics and mutual friends. I will miss her sorely.My sorrow at her passing is deep, but I take comfort that her suffering is over. My condolences to the family and all who loved her. Well done Jane.

Florence Sturgeon Galbraith

March 11, 2017

I met Jane when she was the costumer for a theater company that I worked with. She has remained a dedicated friend while I have moved many times, always fascinating in telling stories and in her knowledge of issues. I shall miss sharing long phone talks with her! She always spoke of her family - I am thinking of you now, as well. Blessings to you, and thanks to Jane for her friendship!

March 10, 2017

It is difficult to imagine that Jane will not be at our Manhattanville Class 50th Reunion next year.
Barbara Ann McGuire Cook, class of 1968

Peter Fannon

March 10, 2017

Deepest condolences to all the family and friends of Jane Godfrey who were lucky enough to have known and loved her--smart, strong, super woman, already dearly missed

SJ Avery

March 10, 2017

Jane was a brilliant, passionate college classmate with a wicked sense of humor. Many of us in the Manhattanville class of 68 mourn her passing and send our thoughts and condolences to her family

Frank Shutts

March 10, 2017

Had to honor to know and work with Jane at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Her contribution to our professionalism is stupendous.

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