Southbridge: Jane D. Lesniewski, 82, of Curtis St., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26th, in the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center following a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 48 years, James A. Ferron; her brother, Russell Lesniewski of Grafton; her sister, Judith Jones of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her sister, Sandra Rynard.  Jane was born in Southbridge, the daughter of the late Stanley and Rachel (Larochelle) Lesniewski.

Jane was an English Teacher at the former Mary E. Wells Junior High School for 33 years, retiring many years ago.

Jane's funeral services and burial in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge, will be private. There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.