Jane E. Fitzpatrick

BARRE - Jane E. Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully at home in Barre, Vermont on Friday, November 21, 2025, after a long illness. She was 87.

Jane was born on April 11, 1938, in Northvale, New Jersey, to Douglas and Dorothy Zabriskie. She attended high school in Closter, New Jersey, and upon graduation worked at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River, New York. During High School Jane met her future husband, Brendan Fitzpatrick, at a local ice cream shop. After two years they married and started a family in Dumont, New Jersey. After relocating to River Vale, New Jersey, Jane owned a ceramic store in Park Ridge, New Jersey, where she provided personalized guidance for participants to create their own pieces. In 1973, Jane sold her ceramic shop, and the family left New Jersey and relocated to Cabot, Vermont. While living in Vermont, Jane was employed at Cabot School as the school Secretary and later as the Docket Clerk at the Vermont State Supreme Court. After 17 years at the Supreme Court, Jane retired and she and her husband settled in Florida for 17 years before ultimately relocating back to Vermont.

Jane enjoyed all sports, but golf was her favorite. She was a member of the New Smyrna Beach Golf Club in Florida where she celebrated her first hole-in-one. Jane also liked cross-country skiing, line dancing, traveling and took up rollerblading at age 62. Jane always loved a festive gathering and was often the life of the party.

Jane is survived by her husband of 69 years, Brendan, her four children, Tim (Lisa) of South Carolina, Tara (Tom Fontana) of Vermont, Sally of New Jersey, and Michael of Vermont.

Jane was blessed with six grandchildren, LeeAnn, Jared, Dylan, Connor, Lindsay, Garrett and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by her three sisters, Carol Knieriem and Donna Nead of Colorado, and Nancy Knapp of Florida, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for all the help provided by Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice and special thanks to Dr. Robert Robinson for his commitment to Jane’s well-being and comfort over the years.

There will be no calling hours at this time, however, a celebration of life will take place in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice.