NEW BEDFORD — Jane S. (Deane) Wilcox, age 89 years, of New Bedford, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late John E. Wilcox.
Born in this city, daughter of the late William and Agnes I. (Syme) Deane, she was a life long resident and graduate of New Bedford Vocational School.
A member of the former First Presbytarian Church, she was very active in the Order of Eastern Star, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Dartmouth Council on Aging Day Care Program and the Gold Star Mothers. She was retired as an inspector at Cornell Dublier.
She is survived by three children, Barbara Oakes of Norfolk, Va., Joan Blanchett of New Bedford and Carol Bohn of Westport; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and many extended family members.
Her funeral will take place on Saturday, May 12,2007, at 10 A.M. in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford, with visitation Friday from 5-8 P.M., at the funeral home and burial in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, Ma.