WELD – Shirley Jane Vining of Weld passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at her home, holding the hand of her loving husband.
Born on Jan. 29, 1925 in Bath, she spent her very young years there, moving to Weld when she was nine, and residing there for the remainder of her life. She had two sisters and a brother who all predeceased her.
Jane is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Bernard; three children: Randy, Mike, and Rachael and their spouses; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her dear, lifelong friend Eleanor Fish.
Jane was happiest spending time with her family. She was a nurturer to her children and grandchildren, a true nature lover, and a friend to all animals. Her essence is best summarized by a favorite saying of hers: “Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.”
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Jane’s caregivers, Thelma Mecham, Joyce Smith, and Purse Drapeau for their loving and compassionate care, as well as Dr. David Rice for his sincere support.
In lieu of a funeral service or calling hours, Jane’s wishes were that anyone who desired send a note or card to Bernard at 79 Center Hill Road, Weld, ME 04285, or better yet, pay him a visit.
So very sorry for your loss, Jane was a sweet sweet lady and I remember her with fondness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers… <3
Remembering what a lovely lady “Aunt Jane’ was. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
R.I.P. Miss Jane! XXXXX
I have many Good Memories of You and Bernard & the Family.
Thank You for Your Kindness & Always being a Great Neighbor.
You are Greatly Missed!
Wendy & Roger
So sorry to be reading this.. Shirley was a sweet lovely lady.. my condolences to all the Vining family.. especially Rachel.. just remember the special memories made… 💜💜💜
Jane was such a lovely lady and a wonderful neighbor “On the Hill”. We will miss you.
So sorry for your loss. Jane was a beautiful woman inside and out. My condolences to the Vining family. May she R.I.P.
We are truly heartbroken to hear of Jane’s passing, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Jane epitomized everything good. She was kind and generous to everyone she met, shared her knowledge and experiences freely, and quietly left difficult footprints to fill. Weld will not be the same without this sweet, sweet soul and we will miss her deeply.
Debbie, Randy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Carol
My sincere condolences to my dear cousins Rachel Mike and Randy vining and to my uncle Bernard..my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you kim
Sweet Nana Jane, you will be deeply missed and forever loved. It’s hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. From cooking at the Weld School to inviting me over for supper from time to time with Kate. You sure knew how to cook a meal! You always treated me with kindness and love and could always put a smile on my face. I’ll help keep an eye on Bernard for you, to make sure he’s behaving himself!! My deepest condolences and love to the entire family. Rest in peace and happiness my friend. ~xoxoxo~
Thinking of you all and I will miss your sweet mother. Jane was a lovely lady and I enjoyed taking care of her. RIP Jane!
So sorry for the loss of a sweet lady who gave so much to her family and her community. She will truly be missed by friends and family alike.
My dad Earland Masterman thought very highly of, as he called it, the whole outfit and if you knew my dad you know that’s what he would have said. He always told me life was just a big circle, our condolences from the Mastermans in Pilot, North Carolina and my son Bryce in Phoenix, Arizona, luke afb.
Uncle Bernard,Randy,Mike and Rachel.So sorry for your loss,Aunt Jane was the best of the best and will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.Thinking of you all in this time of sadness.
I had the honor of working with Jane for 11 years at the Weld Elementary School. She was wonderful cook and was always ready to show her cooking skills with the preparation of dandelion greens, homemade biscuits, and lots of cookies! We were like a big family with Jane as the mother! We all worked together to give the students of Weld a wonderful education in a warm and caring atmosphere. I’m a better person for having known Jane. I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to Bernard, Randy, Mike,Rachel and the rest of the family.
So Sorry to be reading this. I loved her so much and it was always nice to see her those years when we had the Vining Reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with Bernard and the whole family. May God Bless you all.
No one is ever prepared for the loss of a loved one, but while Aunt Jane was here with us she touched lives, made memories and formed bonds that will last forever. May your memories of her comfort you in this time of sorrow and the moments you shared live on in your hearts. I’m fortunate that I spent time with both of you last week!
My deepest sympathy for all the Vining family. Such a dear sweet lady, I am so glad to have gotten to know my cousin Jane better these more recent years.
To the whole Vining family: The first time I met Jane was while she was cooking for “all her kids” at the Weld School. She told me it was just like cooking for family at home only more of them. She was a wonderful cook. We use to say that she spoiled Bernard… he knew just when he had to leave the Town office to be home for his lunch… we always grinned. Cherish your memories, she was a wonderful lady. Wishing you all the best.
Kay
Uncle Bernard & family,
Danny & I are thinking of you at this sad time. Aunt Jane was always so thoughtful keeping in touch with us and my brother, Carl. She will always live in the hearts of each of us.
God bless,
Joyce & Danny
My sincere condolences,to Rachel and the family.I have very fond memories ,staying there with Rachel.what a wonderful mother she was. She will be truly missed.
Sincere condolences to Mr. Vining and family from the family of Ernest and Beverly (Plaisted) Packard.
To my dear Weld Maine family…so sorry to hear Aunt Jane passed. ..my mom Joyce Gyles and sister Nora Davis were just talking about them. So nice she was with Bernard as she passed. Regards from Anita and Mike
Dear Uncle Bernard and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and hoping you can find comfort with family and friends during this time.
Love,
Nora (Wood) Davis Westfield, NC
Dear Uncle Bernard
Thinking of you up there in your beautiful house and property, remember Aunt Jane telling me how much she loved that property. ..remember Shirley Plaisted (my grandmother ) saying she often wished she had never moved out of Weld . GLAD Grammy Plaisted brought me to some Vining Reunions so I got to meet you all.
Love
Anita Wood (daughter of Joyce Ann Plaisted Wood )
My sincere condolences to the Vining family. Thinking of you in this time of loss.
Jane made my transition from the city to her wonderful school and town. She helped me know the families and traditions, as they were her families and traditions.
Jane and her lovely spirit will be sorely missed by all of us who knew her.
My sincere condolences to Bernard, Mike, Randy & Rachel & Family. Jane was a sweet ,sweet person, she will be sorely missed !!!!
My sincere condolences to Mike,Randy, Vining and family for the loss of there MOM.
So sorry to hear about Jane’s death. She was such a sweet lady – a wonderful colleague at the Weld school. She will be missed so much!