Beloved Redding Musician Passed Away From Pancreatic Cancer

Obituary courtesy of the family via the Reddng Piilot

After a fierce, courageous fight, Jane Young Wedemeyer lost her long battle with pulmonary fibrosis and pancreatic cancer on December 17, 2015. Jane died peacefully at home at Maple Hill Farm in Redding, CT, surrounded by her beloved family and friends.

Jane was happily married for 24 years to the late Richard Wedemeyer of Greenwich, CT, who died May 12, 2012. Jane was born February 9, 1939 in England. She became a well-regarded singer, performer, and guitar instructor throughout Fairfield County.

In lieu of flowers, Jane’s family requested that contributions be made in her memory to Jane’s Music at SpreadMusicNow Fund, PO Box 1330, Redding Center, CT 06875 or www.spreadmusicnow.org/donate-now/ and note that your donation is in memory of Jane Wedemeyer. Interment will be private. A memorial celebration of Jane’s life will be held in Spring, 2016.

— by the family

Click here to read the full obituary on the Redding Pilot.