Jane Rice Lawrence, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Westminster, VT on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born July 3, 1936, to John and Beaulah Rice. She graduated Bellows Falls High School in 1955. 

On November 4, 1955, she married the love of her life, Floyd W. Lawrence Sr. Together, they raised their three children, Toni Collins (Charles Hancock) Westminster, VT, Tracy Smith (Gary) Charlestown, NH, and Floyd Jr. (Sue) Westminster, VT. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Jacob Lawrence, Westminster, VT, Tiffany Smith Potashnick (Adi) Stafford, VA, Aaron LaPlante (Victoria) Dudley, MA, Brittany Smith Putnam (Derron), Anaheim, CA, Joshua Lawrence (Kirsten) Westminster, VT, Devin Collins (Lindsey) Windham, ME, her great-grandchildren, Phenix Putnam, Velvet Lawrence, Maddox Putnam, Lita Lawrence, Nila Lawrence, Taylor LaPlante, Axl Floyd Lawrence, Kieran Collins, Ivy and Finn Potashnick, and her brother, Jack (Madeline) Rice of Saxton’s River, VT.  

Mom loved to bake and kept family and friends well stocked with breads, muffins, cookies, etc. She enjoyed knitting and making hats and mittens for her great-granddaughters. She always looked forward to visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd, her parents, and her sister, Joan R. Sumner. She leaves behind many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Per her wishes, there will be no services. A private burial will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.  

Donations can be made in her memory to the Bellows Falls Senior Center, 18 Tuttle Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.