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Jane AITKEN

Jane AITKEN

1934 - 2023

Jane AITKEN obituary, 1934-2023, Keswick, ON

BORN

1934

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

M.W. Becker Funeral Home

490 The Queensway S.

Keswick, Ontario

Jane AITKEN Obituary

JANE AITKEN Born in Montreal in 1934, Jane died unexpectedly at her beloved cottage on Lake Simcoe, on December 9, 2023. Jane attended BSS and McGill before marrying and moving to England for 20 years. Mother to Alexandra Dodge and Antonia Dodge (Mark Langridge); and generous grandmother to Maxwell, Rachel and Luke Langridge. Arts lover, skier, tennis player, loyal friend and family matriarch; protector of grammar and table manners. The family will receive friends at Christ Church Anglican, 12 Turner Street, Roches Point, Ontario, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Churchyard. A Celebration of Life will also be held in Toronto at a later date. In Jane's memory, please consider making a donation to the Sharon Temple (www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12542?v2=true) or an arts organization of your choice. Sign condolences at: www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20, 2023.

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Anne Tait

February 10, 2024

Jane was a great tennis pal during our indoor winter games, and then each summer, she generously hosted a party she called 'Wimbledon on the Lake' at her beautiful Blue Cottage on Lake Simcoe. A gaggle of 'gals' [actually aging women] played tennis on the turf court, explored the gardens, swam in the lake and then enjoyed a sumptuous lunch on the verandah. Having left multiple phone messages, I'm stunned to discover that Jane died Dec 9 up at her cottage and is buried in that lovely churchyard. I will miss her - on and off the court. .... Anne Tait, Toronto

Suzanne Kopas

January 10, 2024

I was so sorry to read about Jane's death.
She was an enthusiastic, vibrant woman who made you feel good. I volunteered with her at the AGO for many years. She was passionate about art, skiing and travel. I always enjoyed her company.
My deepest sympathy to her family.
Suzanne Kopas

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Anne C Baker

December 21, 2023

Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear cousin Jane. She will be greatly missed. We shared many happy times together at McGill, with cousins in England and later on at Roche's Point. Jane had great appreciation for art. She will be remembered as a volunteer for the excellent work she did in the restoration of "The Grange", the first home of the "Art Museum of Toronto". Glad she came to rest at the place she loved most. sending my love and deepest sympathy to Alex, Antonia (Mark) and the rest of the family and many friends.

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Memorial Events
for Jane AITKEN

Dec

20

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Christ Church Anglican

12 Turner Street, Roches Point, ON

Funeral services provided by:

M.W. Becker Funeral Home

490 The Queensway S., Keswick, ON L4P 2E3