Jane Waks

[Posted by jducoeur.]

I think most people already have heard about this through one channel or another, but for those who haven't: as I mentioned at the funeral, we'll be having a celebration of Jane's life next weekend. We've scheduled it the day after Carolingian 40th so people can be in town, and in the afternoon so that it doesn't overlap with the stuff happening on May Morning.

It's open to anyone who would like to come -- while RSVPs aren't required, they're helpful, so it would be great if you could respond via this Anyvite. Note that there will be a potluck supper, for those who can stay a few hours -- there's a link from the Anyvite that lets you say what you plan to bring.

I hope to see many of you there. The funeral was a necessarily somber affair; I'm hoping that this will be a better opportunity for us to all share stories and community, and honor her memory...

[jducoeur posting.]

For those who are reading here and not in my journal: Jane's funeral will be Sunday at 1pm, and the burial will be Monday at 10:30am. See the linked entries for additional details.

Mistress Caitlin Davies (MKA Jane Waks), OP, Baroness of the Court, 8th Tyger of the East, Mistress Memory of the Eastrealm, passed away at home, at about 6am this morning, after a long fight with cancer. She is survived by her husband Justin, her cat Jedi, her Barony Carolingia and the households of Windsmeet, Silverwing and Lochleven.

Funeral arrangements will be announced soon; please see http://jducoeur.livejournal.com/ for details.

[Posted by jducoeur. I am posting this note to the jducoeur, msmemory, carolingia and sca Livejournals. Please forward to other communities and mailing lists as appropriate.]

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