Jane D. (Porter) Wiseman, 80 of Stoneham, former wife of the late Ronald Wiseman, died October 12, at home surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late John and Fanny (Silverman) Porter. Jane was raised and educated in Revere and graduated Valedictorian of her class at Revere High School. She continued her studies by taking many continuing education courses at Northeastern University and UMass Boston throughout her adult life, even well into the days of her recent illness. She worked as a legal secretary for 40 years with a local law firm. She was active in Community Theatre for many years, receiving the award of Best Actress at a local competition, and she served both as President and Vice President of Temple B’Nai Israel of Beachmont for many years.
She is survived by her dear companion Ralph Epstein of Revere, daughters Andrea Byrne and her late husband Kenneth of Stoneham, and Hayley Arone and her husband Joseph of Boxford, grandchildren Jared and his wife Katie, Damon, Sarena, and Caden Byrne, and Jonathan and Rachel Arone. She was predeceased by her brother Alan Porter. Special friend to her loyal Maltese, Lilly.
Her funeral service will be held at Temple B’Nai Israel of Revere, 1 Wave Ave. Revere, on Sunday, October 23rd at 12:00PM. Interment in B’Nai Israel of Beachmont, Everett. Memorial observation will be held at her late residence in Stoneham, Monday 3 to 8PM. Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple B’Nai Israel 1 Wave Ave. Revere, MA 02151.