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Jane Brigham Earthrowl Benassi

 

Salem -- Jane B Earthrowl Benassi, 49, formerly of Cambridge, died peacefully at her home in Salem surrounded by her loving family and wonderful memories on the morning of Thursday, August 4, 2011. She had fought a long, courageous battle with mucosal melanoma, a very rare form of cancer.

Born on December 19, 1961 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Marjorie (Hillman) Brigham of Saratoga Lake and Frostproof, Florida and the late Albert S. Brigham Jr. Jane graduated from Cambridge Central School, class of 1981. She then earned an Associate’s degree from Mt. Ida Jr. College in Newton, Massachusetts, class of 1983. Thereafter, she resided in Newton for several years, where she met her first husband, Jonathan Earthrowl. The two were married for 19 years and together had two wonderful children, Jessica and Jonathan Jr.

After returning to the Cambridge area, Jane worked at the Union House for a long while. For the last 20 years, she has worked at the Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont where she was the lead banquet captain.

On April 11, 2008, Jane married the love of her life, Richard A. Benassi aka Ben. Though their time together was much too brief, it was some of the happiest time in Jane’s life.

Jane truly loved all creatures great and small, from her beloved dogs to the birds that she loved to feed to the rabbits that invaded her large garden. She had a special place in her heart for all of them.

Jane was raised in the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church. She was a former member of Captain Maxson Auxiliary, Unit # 634.

Along with her husband and mother, she is survived by her two beloved children, Jessica Earthrowl of New York City and Jonathan Earthrowl of Salem; a brother Robert Brigham and wife Monica of Poughkeepsie; niece Taylor and her devoted canine companions Chester and Champ.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 2 to 6 pm at Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main Street, Cambridge.

There will be a memorial celebration of Jane’s life at the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church, 81 East Main Street on Monday, August 8 at 11 am.

Burial will follow at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville at 1:30 pm.

Following the burial, the Salem United Methodist Church will host a reception for the family. The church is located at 29 West Broadway, Salem.

Please visit www.ackleyrossfuneralhome.com to share a memory of Jane or send a condolence.

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