Obituary of Jane H. Brackett

1963 - 2019 Jane Hastings Brackett of Knox, Maine died at home on March 1, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Don A. Brackett, and the mother of Rurik S. Brackett and Ian J. Brackett. She was the daughter of Corrilla and James P. Hastings of Skowhegan, and the daughter-in-law of Ruth and Roy Brackett of Vassalboro. She is survived by her sister, Margaret S. Hastings, Hollis, Maine; brother, John D. Hastings, Tuscon, Arizona; and brother, Frederick B. Hastings, Post Falls, ID. Jane graduated from Skowhegan Area High School, class of 1981, and from Colby College, class of 1985. According to her wishes, there will be no funeral, instead, Jane's family encourages friends and relatives to enjoy a walk in the woods or a visit to the seashore with someone they love. Friends wishing to do so may make donations in Jane's memory to any charitable organization of their choice that encourages the preservation of the natural world.