Jane Owens Wootton, 85, passed away on December 19th, 2016 surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren, many present others in spirit. Jane was born in Philadelphia to the late Thelma and John Passant. She graduated from high school in Philadelphia and went on to the Yale Teachers College in New Haven, Ct. She loved to share stories of her adventures in New Haven. Shortly after, Jane joined the Air Force in 1953. She served as a post mistress in the Korean War. It was in the Air Force in Biloxi, MS, Jane met her first husband, Martin Owens. Jane took on the exciting, and constantly moving, role of a military wife. She lived all over the country enjoying the comradeship of fellow Air Force wives and families. Jane had 5 beautiful children with Martin in the span of 15 years. They remained married for 22 years. Jane found love a second time, later in life with the Rev. Roger Wootton, who she remained married to for 32 years. Jane was a spirited, elegant and strong woman, with a huge heart. She loved animals of all shapes and sizes and it was not unusual to see her feeding a raccoon, her favorite badger, or squirrel out of her hand at her back door. In her Malden neighborhood she was affectionately known as "the bird lady". She was never without a couple of cats to love in her home. She was an ardent, talented artist. Jane hand painted ceramics for the Potting Shed in West Concord, Ma for many years in the eighties. Her wares were displayed and sold at the Museum of Fine Arts Gift shop in Boston. A natural cook, Jane hand wrote extensive cook books full of family recipes for her children. She was the very best Grammie to 14 grandchildren, always a lady, and an absolutely amazing mother. Jane will be missed by her husband the Rev. Roger Wootton of Malden, MA, her children Joan Owens of Barnstable, MA; Peter Owens and his wife, Carolie Chapman-Owens of Portsmouth, NH; Susan Friedenfeld of Ely, Minnesota; Ethan Owens and his wife, Stephanie Keene of Buxton, Maine; Emily Bachand and her husband, Allen Bachand Jr.of Harwich, Ma. Jane leaves behind her brother Jac Passant and his wife Suzanne Passant of Pagosa Springs, Co. She will be missed by the following who knew her as their wondrous "Grammie"; Jesse & Nathan Keenan; Lucy, Lily & Sam D'Olimpio; Julien, Rachel, Marley, Rhyse, Ryder Owens; Ben & Dillon Owens; Jack, Maxwell & Nicolas Bachand. Jane was blessed with news that her 1st Great - grandchild was on the way, expected to be born in April 2017 to grandson, Nathan & his wife Lindsey, just before her passing. She was thrilled! A memorial service for Jane will be held on Sunday the 8th of January, 2017 at 2 pm in the Chapel of the Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord, MA. In lieu of flowers please kindly send a donation in memory of Jane to her favorite charity, Ally Cat Allies. "Alley Cat Allies is the national engine of change for cats. We are seen around the world as a global champion for the humane treatment of all cats." Go to www.alleycat.org online to donate. Or to The American Cancer Society, for Lung Cancer Research. Please mail the donation to: American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 In the check memo include: for Lung Cancer Research Or Call (800) 227-2345 (option #2). Kindly specify for Lung Cancer Research when making donation. Arrangements are under the care of the Dee Funeral Home of Concord.