Jane M. (Dyson) Hanley, age 61, of Brockton, died Friday, December 2, 2016 at her home. Jane was the loving wife of Michael R. Hanley. Born in Weymouth, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Dorothy (Conway) Dyson. Jane was raised in Kingston and was a graduate of Silver Lake Regional High School. She was known for her dedication to advancing the causes of the elderly. Prior to her retirement, Jane was the Director of the Council On Aging in Avon, and had been the Assistant Director in Braintree. She loved spending time with her husband, family, and dogs. Always ready with a smile and a laugh, Jane loved people; she made friends everywhere she went and with everyone she met. She was an avid birder, and combined this with her work with seniors by creating a bird watching group at the Braintree Council on Aging called The Old Crows.
Jane is also survived by her brothers Bob Dyson and his wife Audree of Walpole, Paul and his wife Susan of Stoughton, a sister Susan Vincent of Plymouth, and her dog Annie. She was a beloved aunt to nieces and nephews Eric and Tiara Vincent, Alex and Meredith Dyson, and Paul and Jessica Dyson.
Visitation will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Thursday 4-6pm, followed by a funeral service at 6pm. Please consider donations in Jane’s name to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or the Animal Protection Center of SE Mass, 1300 West Elm St. Ext., Brockton, MA 02301.