Obituary of Jane L. Glazier

Jane Lynda Glazier, 73, of Winthrop, Maine

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mom, wife, grandma, aunt, sister, Cousin, friend Jane Lynda Glazier on November 1st, 2024. Jane passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after a complicated recovery from open heart surgery on August 30th, the day of her and her husband Francis's 55th wedding anniversary.

Jane was born at Maine General Hospital in Augusta Maine on January 30th, 1951,  to William “Bill” Farrell and Clara Rose Ellis. Jane was the eldest of eight children and was a loving and doting big sister to all of her siblings.  Jane attended Winthrop High School graduating in June 1969. That summer was a very exciting summer for Jane as she also started working as an office clerk for the state of Maine Bureau of Taxation that same month.  On August 30th, 1969 Jane went on to marry her High School sweetheart and love of her life, Francis Wheaton Glazier. Ten years into their marriage Jane and Fran were overjoyed to welcome  their daughter Jennifer “ Jenny”   into their world and 11 years later welcomed their son Francis”Frankie” into their family. Jane's children and her 3 grandchildren (Cody, Madison, and Izzy) were the absolute loves of her life.  Jane was a remarkable woman who was able to juggle motherhood and a career holding various positions and titles, from clerk to office manager, at the State of Maine in the Bureau of Taxation. Jane dedicated over four Decades of her life working for the State of Maine.

One of Jane's biggest passions in life was her love of music. Jane had a beautiful singing voice and a knack for entertaining a crowd.  Jane used her gift of music to start  her own business, J&F Musical Entertainment, Karaoke and DJ Services in 1995. Many of Jane's family members and dear friends would accompany Jane on her musical Adventures DJing weddings, parties, etc. Jane also frequently brought great joy to residents at local nursing homes with the sound of music when she and her large groups of family and friends would sing to all those who attended. Jane and her longtime best friend Donald Dinsmore recorded a CD titled “Welcome to our world of music" which she was extremely proud of. Jane was also a beautiful guitar player and shared her love of playing with her son Frankie and her grandchildren. 

Jane was a person who loved to talk to everyone she would meet and because of her kind and gregarious nature she  would make friends out of complete strangers. Jane was even better at listening and giving advice to her family and her friends. Jane always offered a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on and had a way of making people feel loved and cared for. She was often the first person anyone would turn to when advice was needed or in times of need, Jane was always willing to help.   Jane would often have her children, grandchildren, and anybody who would come to visit sit on her back porch, one of her favorite places, as she was so proud of her flowers in the summertime and talking about her flower gardens. Jane cherished family gatherings and family dinners. Jane was an avid Bargain Hunter, loved yard sales, and enjoyed spending time at Hollywood slots and Oxford Casino. Jane would also enjoy taking trips to Boothbay Harbor and sitting on the piers with her husband Francis, enjoying Lobsters and clams, the wonderful things that Maine would offer. 

Jane is survived by her loving  husband of 55 years, Francis Glazier of Winthrop; her daughter Jenny Lee Wright also of Winthrop; her son Frankie Glazier of Augusta;  her grandchildren Cody Mower and his girlfriend Emily Moulton of Winthrop; granddaughter Madison Wright  and her boyfriend Ben Fox  of Monmouth; granddaughter Izzy Wright of Winthrop ; sister Lucy Buckman of Monmouth; Brother Luther “Buster” Ellis and his wife Charlotte of Manchester; sister Nancy Cote of Winthrop ;Sister Janine Collins  and husband Michael Can Ginkel of Winthrop; Brother-in-law Leslie Crocker of Winthrop; Brother-in-law Glenn Glazier of Monson; Sister-in-law Debbie Farrell of Monmouth;Aunt Jean Glazier of Pittston;  Close cousin Thomas Pilsbury and his husband Stan York; close nieces Holly Temple and Laura Cadwell both of Winthrop;  many nieces and nephews that Jane was dearly fond of as well. Jane had many cousins, second cousins. and close friends (blessed is she with too many to mention). Jane was predeceased by her mother Clara Ellis and Father William Farrell, her brother John Farrell of Monmouth, Sister Mary Crocker of Winthrop, brother Frank Farrell of Winthrop, and nephew Benjamin Farrell. 

Jane's service and celebration of life will be held on November 23rd, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Ladd Recreation Center in Wayne Maine. One of Jane's Biggest goals during her recovery process  was to get home by Thanksgiving and have Thanksgiving dinner with her family. To honor Jane and recognize her strength and determination to reach this goal, her celebration of life will be a Thanksgiving dinner for all to enjoy. All who attend the service and celebration of Life can bring their favorite Thanksgiving dish, dessert, something to share. If you would like to contribute to the celebration of life please contact daughter Jenny through facebook, Jenny Lee Wright.  Memorial/funeral expense donations and  cards may be mailed to: Jennifer Wright, 322 Narrows Pond Road, Winthrop maine. 

Jane's family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to all of her family and friends who were beyond supportive of Jane and her family through her journey; Dr. John Fallon and all the nursing staff and team members on The cardiac unit at Maine Medical Center  as they took amazing care of Jane during her 2 month admission and also made Jenny and Francis feel at home. The family  is also extremely grateful to the team at Maine General Hospice for coordinating arrangements for Jane's final trip home where she could spend the final hours of her life.  Jane was an amazing human who made the world a better place just by being in it. We know that she is now Somewhere over the Rainbow and  will be forever missed in our hearts. We will love you forever, like you for always, and as long as we are living, our person you will be… We “wish you enough” until we meet again.