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Jane Merrifield Obituary
She was born in Meriden, May 6, 1948, to the late Earl and Zelma (Bowles) Benn. Jane worked at Woodlake of Tolland for over 20 years. She was an avid animal lover and took pride in helping stray animals stay healthy and safe.
She leaves behind the love of her life, her husband, Arthur Puigdollers; her daughter, Amy Szydlowski; and her beloved grandchildren, whom she was very proud of, Taylor Jack Trudeau and her namesake, Tia Jane Trudeau; her brother, David Toth, and his wife, Debbie, and her brother, Jason Benn.
Memorial services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Merrifield
5 Entries
Nancy Klingerman
August 14, 2012
I don't need to say what kind of person Jane was. Anyone that knew her knows she was the best at her job as a caregiver. She did it with compassion and love. I am honored to say I was a CNA trained by the best and I am honored to say, "Jane, you are and always will be my friend". She was like a sister to me. We've laughed and cried together. We've shared our best times and our worst times together. I am happy for her to be in God's House because I know she has no more worries (and we all know she could worry) and she has no more health probems. But I am sad for me and others that love her dearly because she is already missed so much and will continue to be. There will always be a special place in my heart that is only for Jane. Maybe there will be a day I don't think,
"I have to call Jane and tell her....or to ask her...or to find out...". Jane will always be in my heart forever and always and never forgotten.
MARY ELLEN DURKIN
August 12, 2012
JANE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PRESENCE IN MY LIFE. SHE WAS A DEAR FRIEND AND CONFIDANTE. JANE WAS HONEST, LOYAL AND TRUSTWORTHY. ONE OF THE THINGS I ADMIRED MOST ABOUT JANE WAS THAT SHE ACCEPTED PEOPLE FOR WHO THEY WERE EVEN WHEN THEY WEREN'T AT THEIR BEST. AND EVEN WITH ALL HER PROBLEMS SHE ALWAYS HAD TIME TO BE A GOOD LISTENER FOR OTHERS. IN THIS WORLD THERE ARE GIVERS AND TAKERS------ JANE WAS A DEFINITE "GIVER". JANE COULD BE LIGHT AND FUNNY OR SHE COULD BE VERY SENSITIVE AND CARING. THE WORLD NEEDS MORE WOMEN LIKE JANE IN IT. SHE BLESSED ME WITH HER SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP, AND LOVE AND I WILL GREATLY MISS HER PLACE IN MY LIFE.
Michelle Lam
August 11, 2012
Jane was many things in life. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and wife. Jane was a caring CNA and loved life and the people around her. To know Jane was to know what true friendship, love and caring were. Jane use to collect angels and I always told her that she herself was an angel that God put on earth. Well, God has called that angel home but I know that part of Jane lives on in all of us. Here is a poem that can say what I cannot put into words.
: God Saw You Getting Tired
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
"Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.
A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best
Artie Puigdollers
August 10, 2012
Jane was one of the most caring, kind, and loving human beings I was blessed to of ever known and loved. To take her now after all that she had been through in her life is something that only her strong religous beliefs can justify. As for me, my life will never be the same without her. I truly hope she is in a better place, but I cannot imagine anyone...even God...loving her more than I did and do...Forever and always your loving husband...
David Toth
August 4, 2012
Jane was my sister, and she will always be in my heart. Life was not always kind to her, but I know God will be. I will always remember you in my heart.
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