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Jane Whittemore Brace

12/29/2016

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 Jane Whittemore Brace, of Skaneateles, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2016 at the age of 94.
Born in Pittsfield Massachusetts, Janie was the beloved only child of Alfred Sylvester and Dorothy Electa Munro Whittemore.  She was a graduate of the Goodyear Burlingame School in Syracuse and Wells College, class of 1944.  In her younger years, she resided in Camillus with her mother; her first cousin/ “sister”, Sarah Shove Edwards; and Uncle Benjamin E. Shove. She married Frederick Scott Brace of Solvay in 1950 and lived in East Aurora and Skaneateles, before retiring to Orleans, Massachusetts.  Eventually, after Fred’s passing in 2004, Jane joined her daughters, in Skaneateles, for the last 6 years.
Janie was an effervescent and exceptional person, having faithfully served each community that she joined. She loved music, theater, and entertainment.   As a young woman, she served as a Red Cross field director supporting the 88th Division of the 350th Infantry in the post-WWII occupation of Italy. Aboard the ship, crossing the ocean, her group created a performance that opened for the USO shows all across Italy. 
Fred and Jane started raising their family in East Aurora.  She shared her love of  drama by joining The Aurora Players community theater.  She and Fred were founding members of the Wood Spring Club near East Aurora, creating, from scratch, a summer haven and “swimming hole” for young families.  The club still exists today as a way to get away from the digital life!  Lifelong ski-enthusiasts, Janie and Fred and friends formed the EAW-CMS ski club in East Aurora to share travels and social companionship. They traveled extensively to follow the snows.
In 1963, Fred and Jane moved their 4 children to Skaneateles, where their brood increased by one after a trip to the Alps.  As if raising 5 children wasn’t enough, Jane insisted on continuing her community service.  Her stewardship included:  Girl Scouts; SAVES (Skaneateles Area Volunteer Emergency Services as ambulance driver, EMT, and president for 2 years); Meals on Wheels; Planned Parenthood (Syracuse NY board member), F.I.S.H (Friends in Service Here) and as an organizing member of the Skaneateles branch of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Guild.  She served as an Elder for the First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles. She remained active in song and dance in Skaneateles:  her team of moms was commended for their kick line in the “Skan-E-Antics” fund raiser.  Her love of skiing and community was fulfilled at the Skaneateles Ski Club, where she also served on the Ski Patrol.
Janie’s passions included the Skaneateles rolling hills and lake and the Adirondacks, where she spent the last 6 summers at the extended family compound. She loved caring and sharing with others:  baking homemade bread, making and canning jams, making Christmas candy with family and friends. 
In 1978, after Freddie’s retirement, they moved to Orleans, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.  For 30- plus years they enjoyed activities in and around the water.  Love of birds, nature, and outdoor sports permeated her life and the Cape was a perfect spot for her to land.  Not too far from the children, a magnet to keep the family together, and welcoming location for friends to visit. Throughout their lives they instilled the importance of family, gathering us together to enjoy a variety of activities from crabbing, fishing, tennis, golf, dune excursions, to songs - and of course skits. The family embraced the end of each busy day with cocktail hours.
Janie continued to serve God and friends at the Federated Church of Orleans. She was president of the Women’s Fellowship, member of the personnel committee, trustee, and moderator for the church.  She also enjoyed playing in the church’s handbell choir.  However, what truly consumed her time and energy was her role (which she loved) as chief organizer, coordinator, and chef for the weekly chowder supper fundraiser, during the summer season.  They received many weekend visitors through PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization -  making a difference in the lives of women all over the world).  Their wonderful home was open to all – including players and coaches from the Orleans summer baseball team of the Cape Cod League.  Birds were a life-long passion that culminated as volunteers banding birds in Jamaica for Earthwatch in 1981/82.  
Jane is survived by Frederick S. Brace, Jr. (Joanne Leach) of Chagrin Falls, OH; Constance Brace (Paul Higman) of Skaneateles, NY; David W Brace (Bonnie Larson) of Williamsville, NY; Dorothy Krause (Steven M. Krause - deceased) of Skaneateles, NY; Heidi Brace (Tim Mallett) of Christchurch, NZ; 14 grandchildren:  Frederick Brace, III (Lauren) of Chagrin Falls OH; Sarah Jane Brace of  Hephzibah, WV; Christopher Brace of New Philadelphia OH; Jeffrey and Ryan Higman of Skaneateles; Nicholas, Ashley, Allison and Kimberly Brace of Williamsville NY; Maxwell, Eleanor, Natalie, and Angela Krause of Skaneateles; Emily Brace of Christchurch NZ; and 2 great grandchildren: Frederick IV and Isabelle Brace. 
She was loved by all who met her and will be dearly missed. Friends may call on the family between 5 and 7 pm on Friday January 6, 2017 at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.  A memorial service will be held at a future date.
Instead of flowers, donations in Jane’s name may be made to SAVES or to a charity that reminds you of Jane’s service.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.


14 Comments
Joanne & David Stewart
1/1/2017 05:59:26 am

Dear Connie and Dorothy, sorry to hear about your Mom. Sounds like she lived an exceptional life, and, of course was extremely fortunate to have you two so close in her in her later years. Wow, 94! You are lucky to have had her for so long. Take care of yourselves. All our love...

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Larry and Karen Duckett
1/1/2017 06:54:51 am

Scott, Connie, David, Dorothy and Heidi, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.

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David Brace
1/9/2017 09:05:22 am

Thanks so much, Larry and Karen. She had a great life and we have fond memories of our years at Greystone.

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Bob and Elaine Sova
1/2/2017 04:27:00 pm

It was an honor to have met Dave's mom . When I met Dave Brace I knew he was a class act - meeting Fred and Jane Brace - confirmed my feelings. I was very fortunate to be invited to their home in Orleans where I met Dave's parents . I always remember Jane prepared our arrival lunch by hand picking blue crab from the shell -my entire stay was first class and meeting Dave's parents was special. Dave and Bonnie , and to the entire family - our thoughts and prayers are with you . Her life accomplishments are extraordinary - she will be missed - but look at all the lives she touched. Bob and Elaine Sova


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David
1/9/2017 09:12:09 am

Hi Bob and Elaine - thanks so much for the kind words. She did have a long and exciting life. We are thankful that she went quickly, just as she told us she would!!

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Mick & Becky Wysochanski , Sarasota , Florida
1/4/2017 07:50:56 am

Dave, We are very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was so nice to us when we visited your family on the Cape. Our daughter Trista still remembers going to the pond & using the rowboat to catch blue crab which your Mom prepared for dinner. I miss our softball days buddy. If you ever come to Florida please look-us-up. God Bless

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David
1/9/2017 09:23:47 am

Hi Mick and Becky! What a surprise to hear from you in Sarasota!! Thanks for remembering her. She was a very special person. Hope you are all doing well. I miss those games, too! Honorable K. Pilot.

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Bill Renihan
1/6/2017 01:44:53 pm

Connie, my deepest sympathies.

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Bo & Marty Ritchings, Star Lake
1/11/2017 11:33:18 am

Dorothy, Connie and families,
We were so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Having just met her a few times on the lake, it was obvious that she was an exceptional person. Please know that we, on the lake, are thinking about you. Summer, the lake and better times are coming.
Bo & Marty

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Cheri S Allen
1/14/2017 02:24:21 pm

Condolences to your family. May you receive comfort from the word of God during this time of loss. Acts 24:15 says there will be a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. Can you imagine the joy of Martha and Mary when Jesus raised Lazarus back to life?—Read John 11:21-24, 38-44. Revelation 21:3,4 promises that one day death, mourning, and outcry will be no more. To find out more regarding the hope for the dead visit JW.org and search "death".

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John Dobies
1/28/2017 04:51:57 pm

Dorothy,
John Dobies here and I wish I heard about your loss of your Mom. I would have came out to give you a hug! I wanted to send my prayers for you and your family and have God's love comfort you all. May you find peace every time you hear a special song,a special spot,where you can Feel the love of your mom.
God bless
John

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