ENOSBURG FALLS - Jane Elizabeth Weed, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Facility after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer\u0027s Disease.
Jane was born January 9th, 1946 at home in Enosburg, the daughter of Leonard W. and Leah A. (Depatie) Weed. She grew up on the family farm in Enosburg, was a member of 4-H, and in 1964 graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Enosburg Falls High School. She earned her Bachelors of Science Degree with honors in Home Economics from the University of Vermont in 1968, then earned both her Masters Degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University.
Jane operated a small animal practice, Missisquoi Animal Hospital, in Enosburg where she practiced for 25 years before retiring in 2008. Jane will be remembered for the loving care that she provided countless small animals, developing special and long lasting relationships with their owners. She met her husband Marv Johnson in 2002 and was married in her home church, Enosburg United Methodist, where she was a lifelong member. She also served on several church committees, and sang in the choir since high school. She was a member of the Enosburg Town Band for many years.
Jane leaves her husband Marvin Johnson of Aurora, CO, and his children Daniel Johnson and Timothy Johnson and their families; mother, Leah Weed; brother James and his wife Cynthia (Humiston) Weed and their children Baxter W. and wife Michelle (Chasky) Weed, Benjamin J. and Eliza (Schofield) Weed and Olivia A. (Weed) and Alan Laporte; cousins Winona (Stanley) Larose and her husband Richard, Earl and his wife Sue (McNall) Stanley, Laurel Stanley, and Paul and his wife Linda (Doton) Stanley; great nieces Leah J. Weed and Samantha W. Weed; great nephew Jacob B. Weed; and many very special friends. She was predeceased by her father Leonard W. Weed; aunts and uncles Evelyn (Weed) and her husband Carroll Stanley, Winona (Weed) and her husband Chandler Mason, and Elizabeth Weed.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Facility and Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls for their wonderful care of Jane.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 2 at 2 p.m. at the Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church, 245 Church Street, with Rev. Jon Bly officiating. Interment will follow in the Missisquoi Cemetery in Enosburg Falls. There will be no visiting hours.
Contributions in Janes memory may be made to Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, VT 05478.