Raised in Mamaroneck, NY and Pittsburgh, PA; Jane graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College. She enjoyed a 37 year professional career which included 32 years as a litigation paralegal at the prestigious Stamford law firm of Silver Golub and Teitell LLP.
The mother of a special needs child, Jane was always a forceful advocate for her son and for all children with disabilities.
For the past seven years, Jane battled ovarian cancer. She fought this disease with courage, optimism, and grace. Jane will certainly be remembered as an inspirational soul who demonstrated unparalleled strength, determination, and faith.
Jane is survived by Mark Grein, her loving husband of 36 years, and her son, Mark Grein, Jr. She is also survived by her siblings, Steve Marker of Rancho Mirage, California and Nancy Marker Friedl of Verona, Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert Marker and Judith Marker-Barnds. Her extended family includes six sisters in-law, four brothers in-law, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. She loved them all.
The family will be present to receive visitors and condolences at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905 on August 10th from 4 PM to 8 PM. A private burial will take place at Long Ridge Union Cemetery in North Stamford, CT.
A memorial service will be held at the Stanwich Congregational Church, 202 Taconic Road, Greenwich, CT on August 11th at 11 AM with a reception to follow. Floral arrangements may be sent there.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, or Stamford Education 4 Autism.
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