The Savoring Of Words and Wine: Remembering Jane Weston

Jane  with PA member Cora Santaguida

Following a protracted illness, venerated PoemAlley member Jane Weston passed away last Tuesday at the age of 92. She will be greatly missed.

Usually from the favorite vantage of a corner booth shared with her friend Norm Heller, Jane was known to the group meeting weekly at Curley's Diner and returning guest poets for her sprightly smile and well-observed feedback, imparted over a glass of wine. 

While not a poet, herself, Jane was especially valued as an island of serenity when the stream of conversation got occasionally heated in response to themes raised by a particular piece of writing.

Jane was also active in the Green Party, having run for public office in Fairfield County several times, including Registrar of Voters in Weston and as Judge of Probate in Stamford (winning 11 percent of the vote). In addition, she served two terms as Co-Chair of the Green Party of Connecticut.

Services are tentatively planned for this coming Saturday or Sunday at Lacerenza Funeral Home at 8 Schuyler Avenue in Stamford; Zoom access will be provided online for those unable to attend. Friend and fellow PA member Richard Duffee, who is Jane's conservator, can be reached at 203-278-4013 for further details.