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John Lane Obituary
Jack Lane was born in Bangor, Maine, on June 8, 1936, the son of John B. and Ruby S. (Turner) Lane. A mechanical engineer, Jack graduated from Villanova University in 1960 and earned a master of science degree from the Naval Post Graduate School in 1972.
Jack retired as a lieutenant commander from the U.S. Navy in 1980, having served on the USS Saint Paul (CA-73); the Halfbeak (SS 352) and the Sailfish (SS 572). Upon retirement from the Navy, Jack joined the former Taurio Corp. of Groton, as a mechanical engineer. A recognizable figure in town politics for many years, Jack relished the time he spent as moderator for the Waterford RTM. Having sailed around the world in his younger days, Jack spent the last decades of his life at his favorite place – his beloved Waterford home and Christmas tree farm.
In addition to his wife, Suzanne, Jack is survived by his son, John Lane Jr. of Lebanon; four daughters, Kathleen Lane and Deirdre Lane of Des Moines, Iowa, Shauna Lane of Westchester, N.Y., and Megan Eldridge of San Clemente, Calif.; and by 8 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Matthias Church, East Lyme. Interment will be in the Connecticut State Veteran Cemetery, Bow Lane, Middletown.
Please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com for directions or to leave a condolence message for the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to a charity of your choice. See charitynavigator.org
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Laurie Bourque
July 3, 2016
Jack was one of my very best friends. He taught me so much over the years about flowers, vegetables,pruning Christmas trees, making wreaths,raising chickens and sheep, and life lessons. He will forever be with me as I've taken that knowledge and look to it daily in many things I do. It has been an honor and a pleasure to have met his family,as they have many times made me feel I was part of it. I will miss jack always and my most sincere condolences go out to all his friends and loved ones.
Laurie Bourque
Chris LaFlamme
July 1, 2016
My sincere condolences on your loss. If you feel I can help in any way please let me know.
Derek Phelps
June 30, 2016
An inspiring person and wonderful man. He meant a lot to me at a critical time in my life.
Ruth Buenker O\'Rourke
June 30, 2016
Dear Sue and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all on the death of your beloved husband and father. I\'ll be thinking and praying for you especially tomorrow on the day of his funeral mass and in the days ahead. Rely on the comfort of friends and our shared belief in eternal life. May he rest in peace.Ruth Buenker O\'Rourke
Fred DiMella
June 30, 2016
Jack was a great friend and mentor- his naval career served him well going in to
civilian life.
Boyd Dunbar
June 30, 2016
John, My prayers go out to both you and your family. May comfort come from knowing your father made his part of the world a better place.
Tony & Ann Gigliotti
June 30, 2016
To the family of Jack Lane,
We were saddened to read of the passing of Jack. Jack was a great man and a terrific asset to the Town of Waterford for a number of years. Jack was always reasonable,courteous and always a gentleman. Jack was outstanding as a RTM leader,Jack will be missed by all that new him.
George Harlow
June 30, 2016
John,
My deepest condolences in this time of sorrow. May the Lord, your family and your friends bring you comfort at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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