Condolence From: Judy Mangion, MD
Condolence: So sorry to hear about Jan's passing. The world has truly lost a free spirit. I am blessed to have connected with her years ago, and to have had the opportunity to conduct research with her on some of the cardiac manifestation's of Alstrom Syndrome. Was hoping to re-connect, and am so sad to learn she is now in heaven.
Thursday June 29, 2017
Condolence From: Barry and Jean Wood
Condolence: Jan’s death is such a shock. She was always full of life. I remember picking her up Mondays after school to go with those from Amherst High School to help tutor kids at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Buffalo,NY. Then there was the week in the inner city of Philadelphia on a church mission trip. Her parents were against her going, but she was determined! She got blisters on her hands from using crutches to go up the three flights of stairs to where the group slept. Later, her dad Tom said it strengthened her.
We visited Jan and Rob in ME when our kids were young. She was so excited about her research. I am grateful that we still lived in Williamsville, NY when she was honored by the Williamsville School District by being placed on the Wall of Fame.
She traveled the world to help children with Alstrom Syndrome. Nothing stopped her!
Friday October 07, 2016
Condolence From: Quentin Leo
Condolence: Jan's sparkling eyes, warm smile and gracious hospitality lives in my memory of her from years ago. Robin and Jan shared their love and happiness together with their adoring family and a world of friends. I'm grateful to have known Jan.
Saturday September 17, 2016
Condolence From: Terri Brown
Condolence: Rob, I was just catching up on the BDN and saw Jan's obit. I was shocked and sad. Then a little smile came on my lips because I remembered some very fun nights at The Deckhouse with some wonderful people. I will cherish those memories even more now. Jan was always so friendly and caring to us. You folks adopted Judy and I into your group even though we could not sing or dance! Thank you for some wonderful memories ! Love and hugs to help get you through. Terri Brown. Rn EMMC
Friday September 16, 2016
Condolence From: Paul Roche
Condolence: I never actually met Jan, but communicated with her for several years whilst helping to gather blood samples from my family (in the UK) to help in the ASI studies. She was a very dedicated and caring researcher, and it was always a pleasure to receive an e-mail from her and "chat" online about her work. Her work has helped so many people, and I was shocked to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family, she will obviously be hugely missed.
Friday September 16, 2016
Condolence From: vance odonnell
Condolence: Dear Rob and Erin...Sending Love your way, I was blessed to have been in you and Jan's life so many years ago. May you all find comfort in the Love Jan had in her heart for all who came into her path.
Friday September 16, 2016
Condolence From: Lori St. Germain Fineman
Condolence: Rob,
Sorry for your loss.
MDIHS student of yours circa 1975
Lori
Thursday September 15, 2016
Condolence From: Danielle Conroy
Condolence: Dear Rob and Erin,
Micah and I are so sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. We were so lucky to have known her and been recipients of her overwhelming kindness and generosity. It takes a special kind of patience and grace to adopt rambunctious young artists summer after summer after summer. Jan was a very special woman, and all of the Deck House alumni are better for knowing her.
With much love and deepest condolences,
Danielle Conroy and Micah Olson
Wednesday September 14, 2016
Condolence From: Charles Reilly
Condolence: Knowing Jan for 50 years has been a gift. She loved her family, her Deck House family, her Ahlstrom family and her friends. We have such wonderful, cherished memories. Her kindness and generosity will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Robin, Erin, Susie and their families. "Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite... see you in the morning."
Elaine, Chuck, Heather, Devon and families.
Wednesday September 14, 2016
Condolence From: Michael S. Caldwell
Condolence: Jan, I have known you for 28 years and adored you from the first day. I am not prepared to spend the rest of my life missing you, but I guess that's what has to happen. I hope our selves or our spirits or whatever else we might call this vital spark within us continues after death, because if so, I will dearly love hugging you enormously again one day. For others who might read this, here's one of my absolute favorite "Jan Moments":
Scene: aboard the Marshall vessel 'Cabaret'
Date: summer 2005
Attendees: Jan, Robin, Me, other wonderful people as always
Me: "Guess what! I just bought a new car!"
Jan: "Yay! What is it?"
Me: "It's just about the last thing you'd ever expect me to drive."
Jan, not missing a beat: "The Batmobile!!"
Me, shaking in helpless laughter: "... ... ..."
Me, finally: "No, it's a Mini Cooper!"
Bless you, dear friend. Your legacy of joy and laughter will live on in all of us.
Tuesday September 13, 2016
