Saturday, September 15, 2018
The memories of Jane for the Stapells family could fill pages. Jane and Ted were our parents' - Bredin and Beverley - closest friends. In fact they were responsible for Jane and Ted meeting. The 2 couples' shared celebrations of wedding annniversaries for many years, their trips together to Europe, Bermuda, New York, Florida, and the many outings to the Shaw Festival were highlights. Jane was always interested in their 3 daughters - Victoria, Alexandra, Elizabeth - watching us grow up, hosting beautifully prepared parties before our marriages, and inviting us into their lives. Ted's 2 children, Bruce and Janet were childhood friends. After Beverley died in 2006, it was Jane who became a second mother to us and remained an unwavering friend to Bredin. In recent years, Alexandra and Victoria , who live in Europe, but come to Toronto frequently, always made a point of visiting Jane at her home on Rosehill Ave and laterly at Amica. Our last visit was just a litle over a month ago. Her advice, guidance and affection towards us will remain with us forever. It was a priviliege to know and love our "Aunt" Jane, a brave, elegant, dedicated woman who took on old age with dignity and humour. We will miss her.
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