Jane Marie Raftery (Age 56)
Died on Saturday, December 31, 2016, after a surprisingly sudden and grueling fight with cancer. A native Washingtonian the beloved daughter, friend and sister spent much of her professional life in New York, Atlanta and Chicago and ultimately back in the Washington D. C. area. Born to S. Frank “Bud” Raftery and his wife Marjorie Jane “Marge”, (née Belt) Raftery. Ms. Raftery is survived by her sisters Marjorie Jo “Maggie” Raftery, Barbara Sue “Bobbie” Raftery, Mary Ann Forbes, Virginia “Ginny” Cameron and brother J. Patrick Raftery. Warm hearted, talented, bold and charming Ms. Raftery was a specialist in HR and at the time of her death worked for The National Institutes of Health. A passionate stage performer she was often heard singing in DC area theatres and as a cabaret artist in New York City. Jane was comforted in the final stages of her life by close friends and family, her religious community and her strong faith. Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 5, from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM., where Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 6, at 11 AM. Inurnment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers. memorial contributions may be made to Jane Raftery Go Fund Me page: www.gofundme.com/2tvmkncs