Obituary of Jane Spears

SPEARS Jane H., age 87, on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Born in Boston, MA, she grew up in Westwood, NJ and later moved to Wyckoff, NJ. After the passing of her beloved husband George W. in 1988, Jane moved to Shelburne, VT where she spent many wonderful years volunteering at Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Museum. She later returned to West Milford, NJ to be closer to family. Jane received her bachelor's degree from Wheaton College, Norton, MA and her master's degree from Columbia University, New York, NY. Jane is survived by her dear daughter Janie Spears-Bennorth and husband Peter of Ringwood, NJ, and her dear granddaughter Katie. Cremation was private. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 30, 2012, 5 PM at Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482. A local celebration of Jane's life is being planned for March, 2012. Details will be available through the family. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff, NJ (vpfh.com). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482, would be appreciated.