TALBOT, Jane Cheever A longtime resident of Westwood and Wareham, died peacefully at her home on March 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Known as "Janie" to all who loved her, she was famous for her ability to make friends with essentially everyone she met. Her generosity of spirit, combined with her deeply curious nature, led to honest and lifelong connections. Janie was born February 28, 1945 in Boston to Jane Garfield Cheever and Charles Ezekiel Cheever. She grew up in Medfield and attended Charles River School and Milton Academy. She continued her education at Bradford Junior College, Mills College, where she majored in Art History, and then at UCLA, where she earned her teaching credential. Before starting a family with her high school sweetheart, Peter Haines Talbot, she taught fourth grade in Dover. She was a member of the Dedham Country Club, where she enjoyed playing on the tennis and golf teams, and was also an active member of the Fox Hill Garden Club. For over ten years, Janie was a gallery instructor at the Museum of Fine Arts, where her gift of teaching benefited many. She proudly served on the board of trustees at Riverview School in Sandwich. Janie will be remembered for her passionate love of nature, horses, gardening, art, travel, bridge, and above all, spending time with family and friends. In her last days, while admiring the flowers in her bay window, she let us know that she had led a full life with no regrets, knowing she was loved.
In addition to her husband, Peter, Janie is survived by her three daughters and their husbands: Dr. Meredith Talbot and Dr. David Litvak, Dr. Cynthia Talbot and Dr. Jason Frangos, and Eliza and Matthew Cutrell; her brother, Charles Cheever, and her sister, Susan Cheever; and her six grandchildren: Max, Abe, Ruby, Lennon, Charlie and Ben. Janie also leaves behind countless friends and relatives whom she touched with her open, warm, and generous spirit.
A celebration of Janie’s life will be held on March 31 at 10:30 am at First Church and Parish, 670 High St., DEDHAM. Donations in Janie's memory may be made to: Mass Audubon, online or Mass Audubon, Attn: Sarah Arsenault, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 or to the Museum of Fine Arts, Education Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Attn: Development Office, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.