Jane was born Jane Elizabeth Smith in Tamworth NSW on the 2nd February 1935 the youngest of 3 children (Wendy, Rick & Jane). In 1940 the family moved to Maitland where her dad Cyril worked as a Motor Mechanic. Her mother Iris worked as a part time barmaid in local hotels during this period.

After finishing school in 1950 Jane worked at Andrews Shoe Shop in Newcastle where she met John Doe and after a small courtship married in 1953. They couple moved to Wallsend and the later back to Maitland where they had 2 Children - John 1955 & Richard 1957.

Jane loved cooking, reading, crocheting, music & dancing which her and Cyril were renowned. Always caring she had a great relationship with many friends and family.

In later years she loved to have the grand children visit (Jessie, Leon, Raymond, Lucy & Ryan) and would spoil them with chocolate and cake.

Jane loved the music of Frank Sinatra, below is a video of her favourite performance.

Old Photographs

A Wife, a Mother, a Grandma too

"A wife, a mother, a grandma too,

This is the legacy we have from you.

You taught us love and how to fight,

You gave us strength, you gave us might.

A stronger person would be hard to find,

And in your heart, you were always kind.

You fought for us all in one way or another,

Not just as a wife not just as a mother.

For all of us you your best,

Now the time has come for you to rest.

So go in peace, you've earned your sleep,

Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.