Theresa "Terry" Lane
September 15, 1928 — October 14, 2014
Theresa "Terry" Lane
Theresa was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on September 15, 1928, one of four children of the late James Bailey and Mary (Speckman) Bailey. She was raised and educated in Lancaster and met her future husband Martin J. Lane while dancing at a USO event. She and Martin moved to Medford before settling in Wakefield to raise their family.
A homemaker, Terry enjoyed being at home and spending time with her family. She and Martin enjoyed many trips across the country in their RV. She had a particular love of dancing and spent many nights ballroom dancing at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden. After her children had grown and Martin retired, they moved to Sarasota, Florida where they enjoyed retirement for 2 decades before returning to New England to be closer to family.
Terry was the beloved wife of the late Martin J. "Marty" Lane with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Kevin J. Lane and his wife Cathleen of W. Lebanon, NH, Lisa O'Connell of N. Reading, Robert Lane and his wife Laurie of Reading, Martin J. Lane, Jr. of GA, and Cathy Fish of Greenville, SC. Dear sister of Rose McMinn of Lancaster, PA, Grace Ivanov of Sarasota, FL, and the late Samuel Bailey. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services are private. Interment in MA National Cemetery, Bourne.
Gifts in Terry's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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