Jane Gabbianelli, former Ridgefielder

Jane Katherine Crozier Gabbianelli, a former Ridgefielder who had been
active in church work and scouting, died on Dec. 3, in Maine.
She was born Sept.. 9, 1918 in Montpelier, Vt., the daughter of James
and Jane Muir Crozier.
Mrs. Gabbianelli graduated from Lancaster Academy, Lancaster, N.H. and
received her nursing degree from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing
in Manchester, N.H. in 1939.
She worked in Maine, New Hampshire, Florida, and Connecticut, where she
met and married Peter Gabbianelli, a native of Ridgefield. She lived in
Ridgefield for over 30 years and while raising their family on New
Street, Mrs. Gabbianelli was a member of The Rosary Society; St. Mary’s
Mother’s Club; president of Cana; and active in Girl Scouting, receiving
the St. Ann’s medal. She also was a nurse in area hospitals and in the
community for many years.
The Gabbianellis moved to Maine in 1977, and Mrs. Gabbianelli remained
active in a number of organizations. In 1987 her husband died.
“Jane’s most precious gifts were her grandchildren,” her family said.
“Jane was an avid reader, card player, knitter and quilter. She loved to
be with people and was always baking for every occasion. She touched
many lives and will be dearly missed.”
Her survivors include her children and their spouses, Mary Jane and
Gregory John Coleman of Waldo, Maine, Frank and Joanne Gabbianelli of
Dixmont, Maine, Edward and Ann Marie Gabbianelli of Ridgefield, and Anne
and Paul O’Reilly of Hampden, Maine; her grandchildren, Christopher
Coleman of Brooks, Maine; Michael Gabbianelli of Ridgefield, Erica
Gabbianelli of Boston, Mass., Nicholas Gabbianelli of Dixmont, Maine;
and Donovan O’Reilly of Hampden, Maine; a sister in-law, Clara Cirone of
Brookfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Rev. Andre Houle celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at
Sacred Heart Church in Winn. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lee.
Donations in her memory may be made to: Ronald McDonald House, State
Street, Bangor, Maine 04401, the Ridgefield Fire Department, 6 Catoonah
Street, Ridgefield, or a charity of your choice.
For an online register book, visit www. clayfuneralhome.com.