SARANAC – Jane L. Sears, 81, of the Cringle Rd., Saranac, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at UVHN-CVPH Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 30, 1940 in Plattsburgh the daughter of Serto and Doris (Soper) Sears.

Jane graduated from Saranac Central School and went on to take some college courses.

She worked with the mentally challenged and mentally ill individuals at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale, NY for 35 years.

Jane was the happiest when she was with family, attending countless birthday parties, holiday gatherings, celebrations and sporting events. She was quite the storyteller and family historian.

Survivors include her brothers, Craig Sears and companion Colleen Petrosky, Carl and June Sears, Ronnie and Millie Sears, and Jim Sears. She is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews, along with several great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews

Jane is predeceased by her parents, sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and John Goddeau, sister-in-law, Joan Sears.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Funeral service will follow at 5:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Dannemora.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.