Jane Renee Martin, age 75, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at Accent Care Hospice at Wilmington Hospital on December 10, 2022, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lymphoma. She was our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Born to Ruth and Richard Roessle in the Bronx, New York in 1947, Jane fell in love with reading and dance early on in her life. She enjoyed ballet and equestrian riding as a teen and young adult.
Jane was a student at NYU, and started her career working in the movie industry. She then worked at the March of Dimes where she worked on grant writing and other important projects, and built her vast medical vocabulary that would lead some to call her “Doctor Jane.” Jane, along with Cam and Joy, moved from New York to Delaware and embraced the roles of wife, mother and homemaker. She was actively involved at Wilmington Friends School. Later in life, she restarted her career in Marketing and Public Relations at local organizations such as Junior Achievement, the Delaware Symphony, and then she embraced one of her favorite roles working with The Copeland String Quartet. She also took great joy in her cherished book club and her work at The Writers Studio.
Jane is predeceased by her parents, sisters Joan and Barbara, and sweet granddaughter Grace Emilie.
Surviving her are her husband of 50 years, Cameron J. Martin, daughter, Joy Martin Soudant, (Brian), brother, Richard Roessle (Sheila), beloved cousin, Kathie Lien, and her most precious grandson, Jack. She is also survived by her cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Jane had a generous spirit, a huge heart, a devilish sense of humor, and an infectious laugh that often got her into trouble. She was an avid reader and writer, amazing chef, lover of the arts, Fanilow, and tea aficionado. “Mimi” could often be found watching the birds, whipping up a gourmet meal filled with love, or making cookies for JJ. She had a blast learning Italian and going on a few special travel adventures with her family and friends. Jane was a creative and graceful soul with a gift for the art of conversation. She also made the most amazing Jumbo Lump Crap (no that’s not a typo!) Cakes. Jane leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship, and the ability to make magic during the holidays and at home. We are blessed to have had her in our lives, and will carry her with us forever.
Jane’s family would like to thank and express deep gratitude to the amazing nurses and nursing assistants (Sioe, Nancy, Sally, Ali, Carmen, Angela, Sam, and countless others), doctors (Dr. Mike, Dr. Heidi Kozic, Dr. Kremens), caregivers (Phyllis, Debbie, Janet, Daysha, Sharon), and staff at Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital and Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside who supported her and the family over the last few months.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in memory of Jane may be made to either The Michael J. Fox Foundation at give.michaeljfox.org or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at lls.org.
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