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Jane Gottschalk Obituary
AGE: 67 • Danbury, CT
Jane deChantal Davis Gottschalk, 67, of Danbury, wife of William R. Gottschalk died on July 24, 2011 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, N.Y. Mrs. Gottschalk was born July 22, 1944 in Bryn Mawr, Pa., a daughter of the late Russell and Claire (Walker) Davis. She attended Pennsylvania schools and graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Carbondale, Pa. A registered nurse by profession, Jane worked in various hospitals and physician's offices. She was particularly proud of her work at the rehabilitation center at Eagle Hill. In her later years, Jane enjoyed flower arranging and was employed as a designer at Hay Day in Ridgefield. Because of her extraordinary talent, many area residents made special requests for Jane to do their floral arrangements. An area resident since 1992 coming from Toms River, NJ, she was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish of Ridgefield.
Jane was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Truly she embodied "Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of children." She enjoyed the time providing for her husband and children and the greatest joy in her life was time spent with her grandchildren who knew and loved her as their ""Mimi"". Jane was an incredibly generous and compassionate woman. She was always ready to support, mentor and give of herself to family, friends and those she met through her time in various organizations. Those who were lucky enough to know Jane were truly blessed by her loving and joyful spirit. It is impossible to put into words how very much she was loved and how much she loved in return. One of her favorite quotes from George Eliot was: "What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?" Did Jane not live to that end? For all of those who knew her and were close to her, there will be an enormous void in our lives. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched and she will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
In addition to her husband, Bill of 45 years, she is survived by three sons, Michael W. Gottschalk and his fiancée, Kiley J. Morrison of Fairfield, David R. Gottschalk and his wife, Jocelyn of Middletown, NJ and Matthew P. Gottschalk of Danbury; a daughter, Jennifer C. Carosella and her husband, Christopher of Laurel Springs, NJ; a sister, Winifred Cable and her husband, Clark of Union Dale, PA; and five grandchildren, Christian, Noah, McKenna, Brady, and Elle.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield, Conn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28 in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 520 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, Conn., with the Rev. Joseph A. Prince officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
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Christine Lindsay
August 5, 2011
Dear Gottschalk Family,
I am so very lucky to have had Jane in my life. She was a longtime salon client. I always looked forward to our conversations, we exchanged silly stories about her grandchildren and my kids. What a joy to be around Jane such a sincere person who had the ability to make anyone around her feel wonderful, I will miss her very much. My deepest condolences to The Gottschalk Family.
Tara Amabile
August 2, 2011
Dearest Gottschalk Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear that your Mom, Grandmother and Beloved Wife passed away. I recently saw her at a local store and she looked fabulous and spoke so lovingly and proudly of each and every one of you. May God watch over you all as you mourn the loss of such a special woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Tara Amabile and Family
Nancy Ryan
July 31, 2011
Thank you Jane, for the beauty of flowers that you brought everywhere with you. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Bridget Kopet
July 27, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Jane's passing. She was such a beautiful woman both inside and out. She helped me through difficult times in my life and for that I will be forever grateful. She was one classy woman one full of wisdom and warmth. The love she had for her family was amazing and known to all she met. The world was definitely a better place because Jane was in it. God Bless her family.
The D'Uva Family
July 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy is with you all. We recall a nurturing, kind women. May God be with you through this time of grief and may you find comfort in your many memories.
Peggy Reeder-Gorton
July 26, 2011
Our deepest condolences. Aunt Jane was truly an amazing selfless woman, we were all truly blessed to have known such an amazing woman. We all loved her and may you find comfort and peace with knowing she was such an amazing person.
Susan Rosengrant
July 26, 2011
Jane's elegance matched her open heart. She was a true friend who honored each person for who s/he was. I am deeply saddened by her passing. Yet, I am ever grateful to have had her in my life. Her memory will live on forever. My deepest condolences for the entire Gottschalk family as well as all the friends whose lives were touched so gently by Jane.
mary scallon
July 26, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Jane fondly.
The Scallon Family
Carol Hobbs-Gilliotti
July 26, 2011
To the Gottschalk Family, may God give you comfort and ease your pain. Jane was my very best friend all through high school and although we didn't keep in contact I will always remember her and love her.
Ann Wood
July 26, 2011
My daughter, Amanda, was living with her father & brother, in CT.; I was living in MI. Jane sensed her needs for mothering, and stepped up to the plate, with 2 other women ... I sincerely thank Jane for being there for my daughter, in my absence. An angel, indeed ... Ann Wood
Aidas Luomanas
July 26, 2011
I am sorry to hear of yuor loss.Hold yuor family close and know that all of us are there with yuo.
joanne conklin
July 26, 2011
I had to write this note and let you know my appreciation for Jane Gottschalk..my mother was a patient back in 1989/1991 and
jane was the nurse in the office she went to....my mother was very ill and Mrs. Gottschalk was extremely passionate and caring towards her.....even when my mother passed away, she came and offered her condolences to my brother and I and had a mass said for my mother....She was truly an amazing woman.....I now express my condolences to her family and say how blessed you were to have had such a wonderful woman in your lives......She is now an angel in heaven smiling down watching over her family like her beautiful picture in the obituary....So sorry for your loss.
Megan Edery
July 25, 2011
Jane's calm and reassuring spirit came through with every smile, look, and hug. Jane will be missed terribly by my family, but the lessons and blessings she brought us will live on. There are no words to express my deepest condolences to the Gottschalk family. Sending you prayers, light, and love.
Laurelee Ward
July 25, 2011
You are all in my thoughts and prayers for all those who knew our special Jane who gave to so many unconditionally. Everyone she met she blessed there lives and touched there hearts. I'm sure she's not done here as I picture her being many peoples guardian angel at one point or another in there life. I have a feeling one day she will be there for me when I need one. She always had a special place in my heart and was a good friend. I will remember her always. With regret and sympathy to the family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. God Bless
July 25, 2011
Bill, So sorry to hear about Jane's passing. She was the most beautiful spirit. Remembering the Toms River years and TLC. Jane always had a smile and kind word for all who passed her way.
Thinking of you and your family. May she rest in peace. Hugs, Blessings and Peace to you and your family. Pat and Matt Smith
July 25, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of Jane. We only had the opportunity to meet her once, but it was obvious she was a remarkable person. Pat & Barry Zagnit
July 25, 2011
Jane was an angel here on earth, she brought so much love and support to all who knew her. Her many friends will miss her. God bless our Jane.
Angelo and Frances Licata
July 25, 2011
Jane will be sorely missed, Although we only met Jane when our daughter Jocelyn married David we became instant friends and family, We were together sharing our beautiful grandchildren on all of their special occasions, She will be missed and we feel blessed to have known her, May she rest in peace,
Nora Edery
July 25, 2011
I always believed that Jane was my gift from God, I learned to be a better person because of her. In her honor I will always "pay it forward". My love to all especially MY MATT. Love, Nora Rose
Angelo & Frances Licata
July 25, 2011
Jane was very special to us. Although we have only known here since our daughter Jocelyn married her son David We became instant family and friends because of her loving nature. She will be sorely missed not only by her family but anyone who was blessed to know her. Rest in piece.
Angelo and Frances Licata
July 25, 2011
Jane was our dear friend and we are certain that she was sent to us from God for a time when we were in great need of her. Her loving words of support are etched in our minds for our life times. We know that her spirit will always be close to those of us who were touched by her love and compassion. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Michael, Mary Ann, and Jonathan Iamartino.
Joe Dougherty
July 25, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda M
July 25, 2011
Jane will be missed so much. She was such an inspiration to me.
Kimmie
July 25, 2011
To the Gottschalk Family...
A Wonderful woman was lost...So deeply sorry...The DeLuca Family
Patricia Apy
July 25, 2011
It seems moments ago that we were sharing grief together at the loss of MaryAnne , and now we are shocked and saddened at this terrible news. We shall be in prayer for all of you, but particularly Bill, whose devastation we can only imagine. Please let us know anything we can do .. the Apy family ( Philip's cousin)
Felice Barr
July 25, 2011
To the Gottschalk Family
We are so deeply sorry for your loss! We are thinking of you always! Jane was a selfless woman and will surely be missed!
Love, The Barr Family xo
Masterson Family
July 25, 2011
Dear Dave, Jocelyn, Mckenna, Brady, Elle and the rest of the Gottschalk family.
Words cannot convey the deepest condolences and sympathies I am sending to you all. May she rest in peace knowing the love your family has for her for eternity. She sounds like a remarkable woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Our Love,
Bryon & Theresa Masterson and family
Rochelle Schwartz
July 25, 2011
Jane ~ your bright light will always shine in all who knew you. We are passing it on. ~ Rochelle
Rochelle Schwartz
July 25, 2011
Jane ~ a beautiful spirit inside and out. She touched my life and I will never forget her and all her good deeds. Sending my sympathy to her family. I can’t even begin to imagine how much you will miss her. I know Jane will always be with all of you. Sending you loving wishes. ~ Rochelle
Peg, Norm & Matt Ellis
July 25, 2011
Jane will forever be in the hearts of many. She was a treasure to all who had the honor of knowing her. With our deepest sympathy to all of The Gottschalk Family.
Dottie Muccigrosso
July 25, 2011
Dear Gottschalk family, my deepest sympathy and prayers. Jane was a dear person and a loving friend to so many. I was so blessed and honored to have known and loved her.
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