East, Jane E. Age 75, longtime resident of Mansfield, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on June 8, 2024 after a brief illness. Jane is survived by her loving brothers Raymond and sister-in-law Karen (Holmes) East of Shrewsbury and Edward and late sister-in-law Susan (Norton) East of Hyde Park. Jane leaves behind her nieces and nephews whom she adored and many cherished cousins and friends.
Beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Fitzgerald) East, Jane was born on November 13, 1948 in Boston. She was a 1966 graduate of Roslindale High School. Jane was a dedicated employee for over 30 years in healthcare administration at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham. Jane will be remembered lovingly as young at heart, kind, and a loyal friend.
Visitation at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 9:00 - 10:30am. Family and friends kindly invited. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11am at St. Theresa of Avila Parish, West Roxbury followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Jane’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to VNA Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in memory of Jane to VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, Fund Development Office, 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801 or to Mansfield Shelter Friends, PO Box 25, Mansfield, MA 02048.