AVON – Janne Albertina Haines, 79, passed away on Aug. 16, 2017, at her home in Avon, with her family by her side.
She was born in Phillips, the daughter of John and Maude (Weymouth) Hagelin.
She graduated from high school in Chicopee, Mass, in the class of 1959.
On Aug. 13, 1994, Janne married Jerry L. Haines in New Sharon.
Over the years, she worked at J. L. Coombs Shoe Factory, was a business partner with her husband for J & J Excavation and H & H Gravel, and was a real estate agent for Village Realty. Janne served as first selectman of Avon for 13 years.
She was an avid fan and supporter of Lippitt Morgans, having horses her whole life – “Little Man” and “Huntly Hezekiah” were two of her favorites. She also always had poodles and enjoyed gardening, riding ATV’s, and reading. Janne was a member of the Narrow Gauge Riders ATV Club, The Lippitt Morgan Club, and The Morgan Horse Association. She was a past member of the Crystal Lake Riding Club, Pierpole Riding Club and Sandy River Riders.
Janne is survived by her husband, Jerry Haines of Avon.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Narrow Gauge Riders ATV Club, Attn: Operation Bright X-mas, PO Box J, Phillips, ME 04966. At Jannes’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.
So sorry to here this. Janne taught me a lot about horses and I rode and took care of Little Man. Rest in peace dear friend.
As a good friend and president of Narrow gauge
Riders I’m going to miss her terribly.What a good friend she was to my family and the community.
She has been an officer in our club since the begginings.Never a time when I dropped by to sign a paper for a second,when I wasn’t invited in for a coffee, such an outgoing person.Im so sorry Jerry and Sonya ,this hurts like he’ll.
I pledge to do the best of my ability to keep local acting alive in her honor.
May God help ease our pain,and of her loved ones.
I hope there are horses in heaven,if so she’s on one now
Janne was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have done business with Janne (and Jerry) for many years. Two of the most honest and hardworking people one could ever meet. Janne helped me learn and execute many real estate transactions and was a dear friend. I always gave her crap about horses but I know she loved them almost as much as she loved Jerry. And I second Alan’s comment; I hope she is riding one of those crazy horses right now!
Jerry, if there’s anything I can do, catch up some work or whatever?, you better call me!
Janne, you will be missed and cherished by all.
Kelly
We are so sorry for your loss. Janne was such a sweet person.She always spoke when she saw you and always asked “how are ya”? I knew how much her family and her horses meant to her.She will be missed!
I am so sorry for the passing of Janne. She was a wonderful and gifted lady and will be sadly missed.
To Jerry, Deb, Garold, Amanda, and the rest of the family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Janne was the person who took care of everyone. She was your “rock”. She certainly is going to be missed. She was a super real estate agent, and Kelly’s right – honest as they come. Hard-working, always.
My sincere condolences to the family RIP Jane.
We worked with Jane for many years, she put in a lot of time and caring for the town of Avon.
Jerry and Jane have been in our thoughts for many years.
She will be missed by many, our sincere condolences to her family.
I will miss talking dogs and horses with her. She was a marvelous person. Prayers for the family.
Janne you will be missed!!!!!
Janne has been my friend for many many years, we had just reconnected through Facebook.didn’t
See her often, but it was as if was yesterday each time. Yes she loved her horse’s and her dogs. So very sorry, she will be missed.
Sorry for the Loss. My thoughts are with the Family and friends
Thinking of Jerry, Debbie, Sonya, and all of Janne’s family. We were so sorry to hear about her.
Janne I wish I would have seen you recently. I enjoyed our time working at the 5-k together! Always enjoyed you and Jerry. I know you will be missed dearly.
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all
Words cannot express how we share your loss. Jerry and family, our sincerest condolences to a wonderful family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janne was a very good friend that I enjoyed working with on the Avon Planning Board.
Best regards to the family!