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Sibyl Jane Lipton

CANAAN — Sibyl Jane Bryce Lipton, age 95, passed away March 5, 2025, at Geer Village in Canaan.

Jane was born on Jan. 23, 1930, in Washington, D.C., and she was the daughter of the late James Robert Bryce and Daisy Nan Hedges.

Jane graduated from St. Margaret’s High School in Tappahannock, Virginia. She attended Mt. Holyoke College and Catholic University.

Jane lived in Sharon for more than 30 years, before moving to Geer Village in 2019.

Jane is survived by a son, James, two daughters, Margaret and Katherine; five grandchildren, Robert, Leda, Ariel, Jacob, Naomi and Sophie, and three great-grandchildren, Theresa, Delilah and Callum. She was predeceased by a brother, James Robert Bryce, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Lime Rock, on Saturday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m. All other services are private.

Donations may be made in memory of Jane Bryce Lipton to (1) Geer Foundation, at 77 South Canaan Road, Canaan, CT 06018, or through their website: www.geercares.org/donate; or (2) Trinity Episcopal Church at 484 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville, CT 06039, or through their website: www.trinitylimerock.org.

The Kenny Funeral Home has care of the arrangements.

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