Jane M. Creedon

Jane M. Creedon, 73, of Brant Rock and Brockton, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at South Shore Hospital. Jane was stricken seriously ill March 17, and had been slowly recovering at Life Care Center in Scituate. Born Dec. 22, 1939, in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late John J. Creedon and Lauretta (Mackin) Creedon. After graduating from Brockton High School in 1957, she earned both a bachelor's of Arts and a master's of Education degree from Bridgewater University. A lifelong elementary school teacher, Jane retired from Memorial Park School in Rockland where she taught for more than 30 years. Jane had also taught in Long Island and Southern California before returning home to join the Rockland school system. Both before and during her retirement, Jane enjoyed traveling with family and school associates. Her travels included numerous cruises with school associates and several to Europe with family. She especially enjoyed her trips to Ireland. As much as she enjoyed her trips, the joy of her life were her numerous nieces and nephews living locally, in New York, and Southern California. Aunt Jane treasured them as if they were her own and cherished every minute with them. Jane leaves her twin sister, Margaret J. Cahill and her husband John of Scituate; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary, and brothers, David, John, and Edward Creedon. Family and friends are welcome to gather Saturday, July 27, at St. Ann by the Sea Church, 591 Ocean St., Marshfield, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Rockland. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., Brockton, Friday from 4-7 p.m. While Jane had many charities, donations may be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers. For guest book and directions, visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com.