Jane R. Thivierge

COLEBROOK, NH – Mrs. Jane R. Thivierge, 75, of Colebrook, NH, died peacefully early Wednesday afternoon, September 12, 2012, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 8, 1937, in Tupper Lake, NY, a daughter to the late Nelson and Effie (Bradley) Robideau. She was raised and educated in upstate New York, and met the love of her life and future husband there, where they married. The couple later relocated to Colebrook where they have been residents for more than 50 years. Jane loved being a homemaker for her family, and a loving wife and mother. She is known to many as “Nana.” She loved crafts and will be remembered as a teacher and artist who operated “Jane’s Place of Ceramics” for many years from her home. She loved to be around people, and was happiest when surrounded by her friends and family for any occasion. Jane enjoyed all holidays and any reason for a party, Christmas being her favorite time. She had a renowned green thumb, and loved her gardens and flowers, and animals of all kinds, often adopting strays that came along. She loved to be at the beach, and enjoyed the surf and sand between her toes, and she truly loved to attend the Lancaster Fair every year. Jane was a well-known cook, too, and enjoyed the time of year when she could be canning. Jane was a member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. She leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Raymond P. Thivierge, of Colebrook; her son, Raymond L. Thivierge of Newport Beach, Calif., and his family, Peter Middlemass and their children, Jocelyn, Jeffrey and Jacob Thivierge, and great-granddaughter, Dakota; three daughters, Tammy Thivierge of Colebrook; Sherry Hardy and husband Troy of Canterbury, NH, and their son, Brenden; and Rachele Thivierge of Natick, Mass.; a grandson, Christopher Thivierge and wife Crystal and their children, Colton and Caleb, of Colebrook; her four brothers, Neil Robideau who resides in Colebrook, Nelson Robideau and wife Mary Lou of Tupper Lake, NY, and James C. Robideau of Eureka Lake, Mont., and Rodney Robideau of Ariz.; a very special cousin who Jane considered another daughter, Aime Strickland and husband John of Colebrook; her foster son, Jeremy Rolfe and his children Tristan and Sebastian; her caretaker for the past year who she grew to love as a granddaughter, Kristie Champagne of Colebrook; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. She is preceded in death by a brother, Richard Robideau. At Jane’s request, there are no public calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. The family asks that instead of sending flowers, her friends plant some, and think of her as they grow, or go weed a garden (and not just any garden—Jane’s garden). Other expressions of sympathy may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken at the 1st Colebrook Bank, 132 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Jane R. Thivierge

February 8, 1937 - September 12, 2012