1959 – 2011
Putnam – Jane E. (Morgan) Fitzgerald, 52 of Rhode Island Line Road, passed away at home with her husband by her side on Saturday, August 20, 2011. She was married to Kevin Fitzgerald on November 11, 1989 in St. Francis Church in Winooski, VT. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the Frederick and Doris (Lavigne) Morgan of Putnam.
Jane worked for the Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation for 27 years retiring in 2004. She loved her work taking care of her clients where they would call her “Mama”. She was a graduate of St Mary School, Putnam High School, and Quinebaug Valley Community College. She also attended Rhode Island College. After she married Kevin, she enjoyed spending time in Vermont at the family farm and looked forward to the fair in Essex Junction. She also enjoyed playing computer games and making crafts, mostly macramé.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she is survived by her brother, Roland Morgan of Portsmouth, RI; her sister Ann McColgan and her husband George of North Woodstock; a niece; and two nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jane’s family from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, August 26, 2011 in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Hospital for Special Care, ALS Research, 2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Karen Rofino
August 22, 2011 at 10:45 amPlease know I was blessed by having to known Jane. She wa an angel on earth and now is one in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Love Karen
Roberta Rocchetti
August 22, 2011 at 10:45 amDear Kevin, Aunt Doris and Uncle Fred,
I will truly miss Jane. I enjoyed our chats on the internet and our get togethers. Mike and I will never forget Jane’s generousity and thoughtfulness when Mike was in Iraq and then when we were in DC trying to get help for our Iraqi families that we were sponsoring.
Jane will always be an inspiration for me, I am so glad she was my cousin.
Love
Roberta
Joanne Murray
August 22, 2011 at 12:00 pmI am so sorry for the great loss. I was totally shocked to hear the sad news. She was such a wonderful and caring person. Although I didn’t get to see her that much I would hear from the other cousins and family how she was doing. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Joanne
Ron Dextraze
August 22, 2011 at 7:08 pmJane we will miss you. I was shocked here of her passing. It took a very special person to do the job she did. God has her in his arms now and there is no more suffering.
Suzanne Bergeron
August 22, 2011 at 7:54 pmKevin, Aunt Doris, Uncle Fred, Anne, & Roland, We’re so saddened by your loss. We will always remember Jane with that beautiful smile, the ability to laugh and great personality. Jane sits with the most beautiful of angels. Love, Ron & Suzanne
Cindy LaBonte
August 22, 2011 at 8:29 pmJane was an unique person. I was fortunate to have her for a cousin. Her calling was to work with mentally challenged children and she did it well. Her smile and positive attitude will remain in my heart forever. Cindy
Louise Rocheleau
August 23, 2011 at 10:06 amDear Kevin,
My heart goes out to you at Jane’s death.
I speak from experience knowing the work involved in caring for an ALS patient at home. It was not an easy path to follow – but you did it to the very end.
May you find peace in the coming days and months.
Louise
Anita
August 23, 2011 at 5:00 pmJane you will be greatly missed.. with a great smile and personality to match.. Remembering childhood memories was a great memory past that I will hold.. secret attics in your house and Memeres’ too.. A smell that only a child would know.. going to church with memere and pepere and our parents.. Hot balls and gum drops at the corner store.. Playing tag.. and going to the camp. and Mr. Potato head.. going swimming at Aunt J. and Uncle B.. you soo .. make me smile.. you will be in great hands and our grandparents arms too.. will miss you.. love Anita
Mary McEvoy Brumand
August 24, 2011 at 12:15 amI am very saddened to hear that the world has lost a kind and gentle soul. We were friends in high school and I admired what she did for the disabled population. My 18 year old son has Down syndrome and I am so glad that Jane provided joy and comfort to intellectually challenged folks. There is a special place in heaven for you, Jane. I send my deepest condolences to her family.
Scott and Martha Noel
August 24, 2011 at 6:47 pmDear Kevin and Family: We are so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Jane was a sweet person and will be missed by all. Take care and God Bless.
Linnea Tharp
August 26, 2011 at 5:45 pmI am so sorry to hear of your loss, I went to school with Jane and she was such a sweet person. She was always kind and funny. It was a pleasure to know Jane. From what I have read she was a blessing to many. Again, sorry for your loss, I am sure she will be missed.