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REDMOND, Jane Gray "Janie" 72, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 27, 2018 at her home in Waterville, Maine after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and under the loving care of her husband of 48 years, Peter Redmond. Jane was born in 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, attended Wheaton College, and later received a Master's in Education at the University of Maine. She worked as a reporter for the McGraw Hill News Bureau in Washington, DC from 1969-1973, where she was proud to be among the first four women allowed to drink a beer at the National Press Club Bar, much to the dismay of the bartender. She later worked as an elementary school guidance counselor and a principal from 1975-2010 in SAD 49 (Albion, Benton, Clinton, and Fairfield), where she tirelessly advocated for the children of Central Maine.
Jane met her future husband just a week before he left for Vietnam in 1969. They wrote letters to one another during that year, and were married in Alexandria, VA shortly after his safe return in 1970. In 1973, they moved to Smithfield, ME, where their two sons were born. Jane was a strong, spunky, and opinionated woman who was never idle, nor at a loss for words. She often said how lucky she was to live such a rich and full life and that she was grateful for every day of it. She enjoyed flower gardening (with a particular fondness for daylilies), traveling with her husband, reading, collecting antique tools, and listening to the music of Bob Dylan and the Beatles, whose first U.S. concert she attended in 1964.
Jane was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Jack Gray, and her beautiful life will forever be remembered in the lives of her husband, Peter Redmond of Waterville, ME; children, Tim Redmond of Wakefield, MA, and Chris Redmond of China, ME; brothers, Jeff Gray of Alexandria, VA, and John Gray; daughter-in-law's, Lena Popova of Wakefield, MA, and Laurie Grassi Redmond of China, ME; and her beloved grandchildren, Maya Jane Redmond of Wakefield, MA, and Elsa and Adele Redmond of China, ME; as well as many close friends whose company she counted as one of her greatest blessings.
Her family wishes to thank Waterville Hospice for their compassionate care, as well as all the friends and neighbors who supported her and her family during her final years.
No formal funeral will be held, but a celebration of life is planned in the Spring of 2019. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with Jane's family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Maine General Hospice - Waterville, 10 Water Street, Ste. 307, Waterville, ME, 04901.
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To see her smiling face again is such a joy. It's just the way I remember her. We are all fortunate for having her in our lives as are the numerous students and their families that she helped.
David Benn
Work
November 27, 2023
It was wonderful to see Jane's smiling face again and to read of her life in the obituary again. I will always have fond memories as she counseled students and teachers on how to treat each other. I miss her.
David Benn
Friend
November 29, 2021
Janice Armstrong
December 17, 2018
Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
December 7, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
December 7, 2018
I remember one time,whining about it being a rainy day. Her come back to me was, "But it is a BEAUTIFUL rainy day." I never forgot that. She was a very special woman and she helped so many children, mine included. She will be missed.
Mary Bernatchez
December 5, 2018
Peter,
My condolences to you and your entire family. Jane leaves us all inspired to be better. May your memories be a comfort to you.
Christine Keller
December 5, 2018
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Jane. I worked with her many years ago in SAD 49, when she was a guidance counselor, and I was a class room teacher. She was a bundle of energy and worked hard to help students in need. My best memory of her was her great sense of humor-we shared many laughs together. I haven't seen her in many years, but I am sad to know she is no longer with us, and she will be missed by so many.
Charline Ludgate
Kittery Point, ME
December 4, 2018
Peter and family,
What an awesome person Jane was! I worked with her in SAD#49 for quite a few years and I found her to be a very supportive person. She helped so many of my students and she also listened when I needed some support. I am amazed at the very active life she led especially the press club story. I will keep you in prayer.
David Benn
December 4, 2018
To Peter and Jane's family,
What an inspiration she was to me as an elementary school teacher in SAD#49! I remember that infectious smile of hers. I remember how many times she helped me with my students. She was so kind and caring and always had the time to listen and give me support when I was struggling with ways to help students. I am in awe of the life this woman led,but I am not surprised as she was so energetic. I will miss her.
David Benn
December 4, 2018
David Benn
December 4, 2018
I am sending my deepest sympathy to Peter and the family. Sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Corbin
December 3, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. She touched many lives. I loved my visits with her.
Warmly
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Lainny Beaudoin
December 2, 2018
You were my very favorite teacher always there for me pushing me making me strive through school sadden you have past on R.I.p. my condolences to your family
Barbara Champine-Smith
December 2, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss, Pete. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Carl and Jan Weymouth
Carl and Janet Weymouth
December 2, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jane. I worked with her at Clinton Elementary... she was always a little whirlwind of energy working tirelessly for our students. I will always remember her smiles, laughs, and the twinkle in her eye. Rest easy now, Jane...
Mary Merrill
December 2, 2018
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