Jane Meredith Reilly died on March 3, 2023. She was 76 years old.
She was born on February 17, 1947 in Jamaica, Queens to Lyle and Elizabeth Meredith. She went to school in England and graduated The American School In London. She moved back to the United States where she pursued a career in education at Finch College.
She worked at Porky’s Restaurant in Greenport during college. She then worked at the Southold School District until her retirement. After she retired she worked as a florist, an EMT, City Clerk and ran an antique shop. She volunteered and brought her dogs to visit the sick and elderly at local care homes.
Her family said she “was open, warm, and loving. She will be remembered for her joyful laugh, wicked sense of humor, generosity and love of family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.”
She was predeceased by her husband George. She is survived by her sister Lynne (Richard) Coote, children Charles (Jillian) Stahler and Meredith Littlejohn and grandchildren Bruce Littlejohn, Elizabeth Littlejohn, Keegan Stahler and Caroline Stahler.
A wake will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Defriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at Southold Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the North Fork Animal Welfare League or the Southold Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
