JANE D'ESPINOSA

1933 - 2022

Jane D'Espinosa  
Jane D'Espinosa passed away February 11, 2022, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia after a brief illness. She was 89 years old. Jane was the second of two daughters born to Katherine and Col. William J. D'Espinosa (West Point '23). She was born on January 11, 1933, in Harrisburg, PA. After graduating from Bates College in Maine, Jane moved to the Washington DC area where she began work for the Central Intelligence Agency. She held a number of staff positions and remained at the Agency for the entirety of her 60+ year career. Most notably, she helped publish the annual CIA World Fact Book, which keeps up-to-date summaries of essential information for each of the world's countries. She made her home in suburban Virginia and never married. Jane was a seasoned traveler and enjoyed exploring the world on frequent trips with friends. Among all her ports of call, her most beloved was her cottage in Cape Cod, where she returned every summer since the 1950s. She was well-known in her North Eastham community and made many friends there. She enjoyed birdwatching, dining out, and time spent with friends and family. She was also an avid reader with a particular interest in historical and adventure tales.  She is survived by her brother-in-law Gilbert Maurer; her nephews Christopher, David, Peter and Jonathan Maurer; her niece Meredith Hutchison; and by numerous grand-nephews, grand-nieces, friends and co-workers. She was preceded in death by her sister Ann (d.2020). The family would like to express thanks to the staff at the Fairfax, the military retirement community where Jane spent her final years. Services will be private. If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to Bates College in Lewiston, ME, or to the Audubon Society in Wellfleet, MA. Condolences may be sent to the family at dmaurer463@aol.com