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Jane Holcomb Short

1933 - 2025

Jane Holcomb Short obituary, 1933-2025, Brattleboro, VT

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

Jane Short Obituary

Jane was a gardener, animal lover, avid reader, news junkie, and rabid women's basketball fan. She married congregational minister, Wally Short, in W. Brattleboro, VT in 1960 and lived in Montpelier, VT and Framingham, MA. After Wally's death in 1976, Jane and her sons moved to Brattleboro where they ran Molly Stark Nursery. A gifted soprano, Jane studied at Juilliard and sang with the Marlboro Chorale and in NE Bach Festivals under the direction of Blanche Moyse. Jane leaves a legacy of love for her grandchildren: Jordan, Burlington, VT, Haley, Medford, MA, John and Tim, Granville, MA, her son, Scott and his wife Liz, Cummington, MA, son Mark and his wife Allyson Goodwin, Trevett, ME. At Jane's request, there is no formal service. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

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Published by The Brattleboro Reformer on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Deborah Sliney Schreck

February 22, 2026

I have many fond memories of the Short Family living next to us on Maple Street in Framingham. Scott and Mark, I'm sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a nice woman. I remember her teasing me about my boyfriend when I was in high school!

Cynthia Meketa

January 6, 2026

Jane was a wonderful friend for many years. She was an ace gardener and a compassionate woman. She retained her interest in the world up to the very end. All my condolences to her family.

M Akeley

November 25, 2025

Jane was a gentle force of nature
Music was in her every cell - it was a joy and privilege to work with her, sing with her, and to know her

Laurie Holcombe Golwitzer

October 13, 2025

So sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. She must´ve been an amazing person, praying for all of you.
Laurie Holcombe Golwitzer

Diana Holcomb

October 12, 2025

Farewell to you Jane. You have left us but will not be forgotten.
In the 60's Parks Jr. introduced me to you and we have been friends ever since. Back in the day, Parks told me about riding with you in a Cadillac convertible smoking cigars in Brattleboro! Getting back with your family in heaven will be a blast. Diana Holcomb

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