Jane Tobey Eden

Mrs. Jane Tobey Eden 62, of Bourne died Monday, April 3, 2006 at home after a courageous battle with cancer The daughter of Edward H. Tobey of Vero Beach FL and the late Phyllis Fisher Tobey , she was born in Orange NJ on September 10,1943. She was raised and educated in NJ and was a graduate of Pennsylvania's Chatham College and received a Masters degree from Tufts University. An elementary School Teacher for more than 20 years, Mrs. Eden's passion for education benefited hundreds of children during her tenure in the Hanover School System. An avid athlete, she loved to Ski, play Tennis, Golf and water Ski with her family and friends. She was a resident of Hanover before moving to Bourne 3 years ago Mrs. Eden was a dedicated mother, devoted educator and dear friend. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Michael P. Eden, 2 sons, Jeffrey Eden of Lawrence Kansas and Gregory Eden of Westborough, 1 daughter, Katharine Renyi of Watertown, her father Edward H. Tobey of Vera Beach FL, 2 brothers, David Tobey of Lansdale PA and James Tobey of Stroudsburg PA, 1 sister, Susan Bender of Glastonbury CT and 3 grandchildren Joseph Tobey Eden, Lucas Ryland Eden and Tessa Jane Renyi. The Memorial Service will, be on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 1 PM in the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 515 Hanover Street, Rte 139 in Hanover. Interment will be private in Hanover Center Cemetery. Visiting hours omitted. Arrangements are by the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington Street, Rte 53 in HANOVER. Memorial donations may be made to the Jane Tobey Eden Scholarship Fund, c/o Rockland Trust Company, 272 Columbia Road, Hanover, MA 02339.