Obituary of Jane M. Powley
(Albion) Jane M. Powley age 82, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital after a short illness. She was a daughter of the late Howard and Ruby Balfour of Oakfield and had lived in this area all of her life.
Jane received her Bachelor’s in teaching from Geneseo College in 1959 and her Master’s from SUNY Brockport in 1963. Jane taught in Elba School District for one year and then at Albion Primary School for 29 years where she retired in 1994. She loved being a teacher. She also loved westerns and ice cream.
Jane was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Terry D. Powley in 2014. She is survived by her three sons, Mark Powley, Donald (Michele) Powley and Jason Powley. Her four grandchildren, Michael, Amanda, Ruth, Hope; two great-grandchildren Lucas and Natalie.
Per Jane’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Her Graveside Service will be on Saturday August 21st at 10:30am at Millville Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her name to the Albion Alumni Foundation, P.O. Box 345, Albion NY 14411 for student scholarships or to P.A.W.S. 3371 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion NY 14411. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. Albion.
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