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Jane Cotter Obituary
Mary Jane Lyons Cotter, a 30-year resident of the Lake Caroline Community in Ruther Glen, Va., passed away on Christmas Eve Eve, December 23, at the age of 85, following a courageous battle with dementia. She was surrounded by the love of her family and will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Jane is survived by her adoring husband of 59 ¾ years, Don; three daughters, Kimberly Anne Boarts of Leesburg, VA, Lisa Marie Colangelo (John) of Richmond, Va. and Colleen Cotter Brannan (Scott) of Charlotte, NC. She leaves a legacy of love in her six grandchildren: Alexandra Jane Boarts, Kristen Louise Boarts, Isabella Lucia Colangelo, Gianna Virginia Colangelo, Nicholas Scott Brannan and Phoebe Jane Brannan.
A celebration of Jane's life will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church in Ladysmith, Va., on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Noon, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and reception to follow the service. With Jane allergic to most flowers, in lieu of them, the family requests donations in Jane's honor to the Alzheimer's Association or the Humane Society of Caroline County, recognizing her compassion for both human and furry friends alike. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in the coming months. www.storkefuneralhome.com
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