Jane Elizabeth Robertson Grass
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STANDISH- Jane Elizabeth Robertson Grass left her earthly body and joined her heavenly father and loved ones in heaven on January 17, 2018. She was born on June 30,1925 in Auburn, Maine to James and Marguerite Robertson and lived in Auburn until graduating from Edward Little High School in 1942. Jane graduated from Farmington State Teacher’s College and taught Home Economics at Madison High School where she met the love of her life. On November 18, 1950, Jane married Calvin Grass; together they raised 5 children and spent 61 years together until his death in 2011.
Jane’s legacy of love was never more evident than in the weeks surrounding her death as friends visited and family cared for her. Her final day on earth was an overflowing of love with her room packed with family, singing, praying, laughing, sharing stories and crying together.
Jane was a woman of great faith, an incredibly talented seamstress, avid crafter and an amazing cook who loved to feed people making everything from pickles to breads. She freely gave of her life, herself and her talents to create joy in other’s lives. She was active in her church, Past Worthy Matron of Dawn of Hope Chapter, OES and past Maine State Grand Marshall.
Along with her husband, Jane was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, and daughter, Elizabeth. She is remembered in love by her children: Calvin and wife Debbie, Gregory and wife Cheryl, Miriam Walker and husband Peter, son-in-law Bruce Wescott, Rebecca Fisher and husband Chuck; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Doris Grass, many nieces, nephews, dear friends and caregivers. The family would like to thank MaineHealth at Home and VNA Hospice for their wonderful care and support.
Services will be held at Sebago Lake Congregational Church (410 Northeast Road) on Friday January 19th at 1 PM. Interment will be in the spring at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Deacons Fund at Sebago Lake Congregational Church or taking a bag of food to your local food pantry.
Arrangements are with Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home - Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com