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Jane Darling Obituary
Jane was born May 18, 1928, in Woonsocket, R.I., to David L. Tuttle and Margaret Keegan Tuttle. She married Edmund at St. James Episcopal Church in Woonsocket, R.I. in 1949.
Jane is survived by her children, Robert E. and Marjorie (Cook) Darling of Waterford, James R. Darling and Stella Burgeson of Waterford, daughter Susan and James Phelan of East Lyme, and daughter Elisabeth and Webster Grouten of Niantic. Jane is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Jen and Jeff Pearl, Jeff and Deborah Darling, Brian Darling, Lauren and Mark DeFrancesco, Robert and Darcy Peterson, Michael and Allison Peterson, David and Meghan Peterson, James Phelan, and Webster, Spencer and Austin Grouten; and by 10 great-grandchildren.
Jane also leaves behind her brothers, Jack, David and Alan Tuttle; sisters-in-law, Julia, Barbara and Alice Tuttle and Holly Hastings; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Robert, Richard and Howard Tuttle.
For 25 years, from 1967 to 1993, she was administrative assistant at St. John's Episcopal Church in Niantic. As a devoted member of St. John's, she also volunteered as the new organ fund treasurer, capital fund treasurer, financial secretary and served on the Vestry.
Jane was a Girl Scout leader in the 1960's and volunteered for many of her children's school functions.
She attended Bellingham High School in Massachusetts, graduating in 1946, and later attended Mohegan Community College, Connecticut College and Mitchell College. Jane later won a statewide award for her creative writing.
Her caregivers, Michelle Zrakas, Sandi Malley and Una Smith, enabled her to enjoy her remaining days at home.
A Memorial Holy Eucharist service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 400 Main St., Niantic, to be followed by a Celebration of Life at Langley's Restaurant, Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 810, Niantic, CT 06357.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic, is assisting the family.
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September 22, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss! Your mom was one classy and caring lady. I will remember her fondly and am thankful for her friendship with my parents. I know it meant a lot to both of them.
Kim Whitaker Goff
Todd Whitaker
September 15, 2017
Bob, Jim, Susan and Elisabeth so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were a huge piece of my parents life and wonderful people
Vicki Strickland
September 13, 2017
Jim,
I was sorry to read of the passing of your Mother. May she rest in Peace.
Vicki Strickland
Carol Wilson
September 13, 2017
Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing
Memories are cherished keepsakes, they keep our loved ones alive in our hearts and life. Grief is a heavy burden but I know with each memory you have and share helps the heart heal.
Prayers and Love,
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