Jane Elizabeth Kiah

Jane Elizabeth [Hormell] Kiah, 68, of Waukewan St. died April 25, 2011 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Melrose, MA on November 21, 1942, Jane was the daughter of Dr. Robert and Catherine [McManus] Hormell of Melrose. She grew up in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School. She also is a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono, where she earned her nursing degree. As a Registered Nurse, she taught nursing at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Jane was a communicant of Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church and had served on the Pastor?s advisory board. Jane dedicated her life to public service. In 2008, she retired as Executive Director of Meredith Public Health Nursing Association, Meredith, after thirty-four years of public health service to the Meredith community. She was a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award, given to her by the Meredith Rotary Club, for her years of community service. For many years, she chaired the Inter-Lakes Christmas Fund, she served on the board of directors of the Caring Fund of Meredith, she was Human Services Secretary for the Meredith Salvation Army, she was a member of the NH Home Care Association, a member and served on the Board of Managers of the Rural Care Network, and was a charter member of the Altrusa Club of Meredith. Jane enjoyed gardening, knitting, and had many happy times playing with her grandchildren at her summer home, in Freedom, NH. Jane is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Paul W. Kiah of Meredith, three children, Gregory Kiah of San Diego, CA, Catherine Borelli of Tuftonboro, Richard Kiah of Dunbarton, eight grandchildren, Thomas Kiah, Anthony Borelli, Phillip Borelli, Kiah Borelli, Gianna Borelli, Nicholas Kiah, Emily Kiah, Nathan Kiah, brothers, Robert Hormell of Reading, MA, George Hormell of Taunton, MA, Mark Hormell of Ashland, NH, nieces and nephews.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for you to please make donations in Jane?s memory to the Meredith Public Health Nursing Association, 186 Waukewan St. Meredith, NH. 03253.Visitation:Calling hours will be held at the Mayhew Funeral Home, Routes #3 and #104, Meredith, on Friday 6pm to 8pm. Service:A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Route #25, Meredith, on Saturday at 11am.Cemetery:Burial will be held at the convenience of the family on their property in Freedom.

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Jane Elizabeth Kiah

November 21, 1942 - April 25, 2011