Rev. John D. Lane

I knew John when he was Rector at Holy Comforter Church in New Orleans LA the late 70's. He was a good friend, a caring priest and a marvelous counselor to me in a a very dark and trying time of my life. He was always ready to listen, advise and support me. I have never forgotten his comforting and encouraging words during this time.

Bennie Farrar

I found him to be one of the best preachers I have heard. He was a light in the darkness for many of us. I was glad to spend time with him when Gene Robinson was elected a bishop at General Convention in Minneapolis. I am pleasantly reminded of him, as well as my grandfather, when I smell the aroma of a good cigar. Presente, John Lane.

I first met John through a mutual friend in 1957. In 1958, we both won scholarships to the Hun School of Princeton, and we became classmates, teammates, and close friends. I came to know John as very bright, serious, and contemplative, but also possessed of a mischievous wit that was equally adept at jolting you out of self pity, drawing your attention to life's ironies, or subtly letting you know he was a friend who understood whatever it was you were going through. In the fall of 1965, I...

One of the only people I have ever met who traveled around the world without a ticket.. He explained to me, the secret, convincing them to make you someone else's problem.

Fond memories

John was a positive influence on many people. I first knew him as a Peace Corps Volunteer trainee in Hawaii, and I recognized him as a special person. Later I was a Peace Corps (PC) Associate Director with responsibilities for the very remote area of Nepal where John and his friend Paul Harshbarger were posted. Both of them proved to be resilient and resourceful PCVs.

Many years later John's PC group held a reunion in Oregon, and John and his wife "Bizzy" made a point of visiting...

It is with a sad heart I write this. I have known John since 1992 when he hired me to be the secretary at Trinity. Little did I know how much that would change my life. He was a wonderful boss and friend. He cared about people and was always there to listen. He was kind and very supportive. He will be missed by all the people whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace.
Martin and I send our deepest condolences to Bizzy, Mary, Edward and all of his family. Thank you for sharing him...

The world is a better place because John lived in it. But it sure is less interesting without him.
Requiescat in pace.

A beautiful obituary of a very dear and great man.