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JANE ALEXANDER Obituary

ALEXANDER, Jane Age 66, died suddenly at Lowell General Hospital on July 26, 2022. Born and raised in Brookings, SD, she attended Mt. Holyoke College, graduated in 1980 and settled in Jamaica Plain. She married Mark Johnson in 2004, who passed in 2018. In 1982, she co-founded a daytime shelter for women, The Women's Lunch Place. Jane served as Executive Director for the next 20 years. She instituted a philosophy of dignity and community towards unhoused women. Jane's drive and vision inspired and changed the lives of hundreds of people who spent time in the Women's Lunch Place's bustling kitchen and welcoming dining room over the years. She was active in the Coalition for the Homeless, and received many awards for her work. Jane later became an executive director at Churches United in Moorhead, MN, developing permanent housing for families and expanding program functioning. In the last six years, Jane provided care for older individuals in Cambridge, Acton, and Bedford, enhancing their lives greatly while living in Dracut with her sister, Sarah. Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Friends Meeting, 5 Longfellow Park, in Cambridge. See full obituary/website at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2022.

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Ernie Cavicchi

April 7, 2025

Just found out today from Eileen Reilly of her passing. I worked briefly with her at the Pine St Inn. Though I hadn´t seen her for decades, her empathy, integrity, and drive, were memorable. She left a mark.

Tim, ND

September 20, 2022

I believe Jane was an Extraordinary Human Being. I did not know her, however she touched my family's life in an unforgettable way. Rest Peacefully Jane, and Thank You for Being There.

Christel Jorgenson

August 26, 2022

I'm sure your family will miss her terribly. I knew her as the person who very capably helped one of our members attend Quaker meeting, as well as other help, I'm sure. In Quaker meeting, we recognize how each person's spirit adds to the worship. Jane's spirit contributed much to us and to every place she went. We were blessed.

Minga Claggett-borne

August 24, 2022

To Sarah and others ( Mark, etc). Can I bring food to the funeral at 1 pm? Can I help in anyway? Can I help explain the Quaker worship at all?
I appreciate so much JAne's strength, empathy towards the disenfranchised and her loving care to Dorothy Crawford. She was at heart a channel of God's care.
Fond love, Minga

Susie Hendrickson/Becky Hendrickson

August 21, 2022

So sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Jane made a significant impact on those she served. We knew her and the family years ago. Sending sympathy to Sarah and Andy. She was a stunning citizen of the world!

Kelly Clever

August 5, 2022

Jane babysat for my brothers and me quite often and was one of my favorites. She is gone too soon.

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27

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1:00 p.m.

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