Jane Frances Bartley

Jane Frances Bartley, 73, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, Jane was the daughter of the late James and Frances (Bodell) Keough.

Jane is survived by her children and their spouses, Sarah Crawshaw (James) and Trevor Bartley (Gina). She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Hannah Crawshaw, Grace Rocha (Dan), Stella Bartley, and Kai Gannon. Jane was the oldest of eight children. She is survived by her loving siblings: Daniel Keough, Elizabeth Bubier, James Keough, William Keough and Mary Peloquin. Predeceased by the late Kathrin and Dorothy Keough.

Jane spent many years working in customer relations and sales, where her outgoing personality, quick wit, and natural ability to connect with people made her an exceptional salesperson. She proudly earned her Bachelor's Degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a travel agent. She was able to experience the beauty of various countries and cultures around the world. Most recently, Jane worked as a greeter at Native Sun in Massachusetts, where she continued doing what she did best, connecting with people.

Jane had a remarkable gift for friendship, building lasting relationships with people of all ages and across generations. She was a wonderful listener with a sympathetic ear, thoughtful advice, and, when necessary, a healthy dose of the truth. She was never afraid to lovingly call someone out on their nonsense, a quality that those closest to her knew and appreciated.

Jane also had a wonderful sense of humor and an appreciation for a well-told joke. One of life's lessons she passed along to her granddaughters was “know your audience.” It was a simple phrase that captured her wit, wisdom, and understanding of people, that will undoubtedly live on through the generations.

Above all, Jane cherished her family and the friendships she built throughout her life. She will be remembered for her generosity, honesty, humor, adventurous spirit, and the lasting impression she made on those fortunate enough to know her.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Saint Teresa of the Child Jesus Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial will follow at Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, 661 Prospect Street, Pawtucket.