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Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
Jane Barlow Lamphier, formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. The wife of Avery W. Lamphier, Jane was born in New London Aug. 28, 1927, to Violet Porter Barlow and Stanley J. Barlow.
Jane grew up in Watertown. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1945 and then from Post Junior College before working for the Watertown Trust Bank. Prior to retirement, Jane was a secretary at Watertown High School for 14 years.
Jane and Avery were married at Christ Episcopal Church in Watertown on Sept. 20, 1947. An active member of the church, Jane not only taught Sunday school, but also spent many years on the church’s governing board and as a member of The Bells, the church’s women’s charity group. She was a community leader, spending time as president of the Waterbury Junior Women’s Club and as chairperson of the Mothers’ March on Polio campaign for The March of Dimes in the 1950s.
After retirement, the Lamphiers moved to Englewood, Fla., where they enjoyed the warmth and, again, immersed themselves in the community. Jane was involved with St. David’s Episcopal Church and volunteered in their consignment shop. She shared her passion for music and singing by joining the church choral group and performing in local nursing homes. Jane created many expertly handcrafted needlework and embroidered pieces for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader, passionate gardener, loved musicals, and enjoyed Sunday rides with her family. Jane adored hosting family gatherings at their home on Lake Quassapaug in Middlebury and was often seen smiling in adoration and joy when everyone was together.
Jane is survived by her husband of 69 years, Avery W. Lamphier, and her three children, son Craig A. Lamphier and his wife, Susan; daughter Leslie L. McKeon and her husband, Barry; and daughter Lisa L. Carew and her husband, Donald. Jane leaves behind grandchildren and great-grandchildren Kara (McKeon) Major, her husband, Brian, and their son, Jack; Amanda (Lamphier) Rochette, her husband, Robert, and their sons, Avery and Nolan; Grant Lamphier, and his wife, Abby, and their children, Lily and Wyatt; Matthew McKeon, his wife, Christina, and their daughter, Charlotte; Kathleen (McKeon) Von Duntz, and her husband, Nicholas; Christopher Carew; and Caroline Carew.
Jane also leaves nieces Lela Barlow, Dawn Peet, Elizabeth Mannella and Deborah Femiak; as well as nephews Russell and Richard Tolles and their families; and cousins David, Jon, Robert and James Porter and their families.
Jane was predeceased by her parents; her beloved brother, Robert Spencer Barlow, and his daughter, Sherry; as well as her loving sister-in-law, Alice Lamphier Tolles.
Jane’s family would like to thank her first caregiver, Patricia McGrane of Oakville for her love and care and a special thank you to the entire staff of the Lutheran Home of Southbury for their compassionate care and many kindnesses to her and her family during this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, at 10 a.m. at The Woodward Chapel (formerly Christ Episcopal Church) at 25 The Green in Watertown. Burial is private at the request of the family. Calling hours will be Sunday, April 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hickcox Funeral Home at 195 Main St. in Watertown.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of Jane’s favorite charities: The Connecticut Children’s Hospital in Hartford, Operation Smile, St. Jude’s Research Hospital, or The March of Dimes. For additional information or to leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.hickcoxfuneralhome.com.
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