Jane Warden Folkman
DARTMOUTH - Jane Warden Folkman, 68, died at home on Friday, September 8, 2023. Jane loved her three children, Erin, Alicia, and David, family, and friends dearly. She was deeply loved by so many - leaving an indelible mark on those who knew her.
Jane was the ultimate caregiver and life teacher, and her generosity was unmatched. She coined the term “Shellabration” and celebrated holidays and good times at her home with family and friends - always providing a welcoming and fun environment where everyone could be themselves. Jane was a beautiful soul and is off on her next adventure. She will be sorely missed by the countless lives she touched.
She is survived by her three loving children, Erin Libardoni and her husband Carl of Cambridge, Alicia Folkman and her wife Rebecca of Dartmouth, David Folkman and his wife Kristen of Richmond, Vermont. She is also survived by her four siblings, John A. Warden, Jr. and his wife Pam of North Andover, Gregg M. Warden and his wife Paula of Rowley, Christopher F. Warden and his wife Trang of San Francisco, California and Laurie E. Warden and her husband Lundy Carre of Tewksbury. She was the sister of the late Roy A. Warden. Jane leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She also leaves behind her toller companion, Sandy and predeceased tollers Rosie, Sadie, Magic, and Hope.
ARRANGEMENTS: Jane’s wishes were for people not to be sad about her passing but to remember the good times they had with her. A “Shellabration” of her life will be planned for 2024. Information and details to be shared at a later date. Her full online obituary can be found at the Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes: https://www.saundersdwyer.com/ObituariesNB.html.
In lieu of flowers, Jane wished for donation to be made in her memory at the following:
The Roy A. Warden Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established by Jane’s parents after the passing of their son and her brother, Roy, at the young age of 20. The memorial scholarship is awarded each Spring to a deserving graduating student who demonstrates academic excellence, a commitment to faith, is college-bound, and is a member of St. Paul’s Parish, 50 Union Street, Hamilton, MA 01982.
Donations to her brother’s Scholarship The Roy A. Warden Memorial Scholarship Fund can be made at this link: https://givebutter.com/RoyWardenScholarship
Or, to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the benefit of sick children via this link: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html