Jane H. Lonsdale, 95

MATTAPOISETT – Jane H. Lonsdale, 95, of Mattapoisett, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 after a period of declining health.  She was the wife of the late Adrian L. Lonsdale and the daughter of the late Frank P. and Mildred R. Swett.

 Jane was born in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington High School.  She then attended Connecticut College where she majored in music.  While there, she met Adrian who was attending the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and married in 1950.  They were married for 66 years.  Jane first came to this area in 1966 when Adrian took command of the Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant, then stationed in New Bedford.  In later years, she lived in several places including Thousand Oaks, CA, Arlington, VA and Cape Elizabeth, ME.  Upon Adrian’s retirement, they moved back to Mattapoisett.

 Jane completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at George Mason University and her master’s degree in science at the University of Maine.  She applied her knowledge to help others in recovery from addiction.  She was a clinical supervisor at Edgehill alcohol treatment facility, Newport RI, and later a program director at Gosnold addiction treatment center, Falmouth, MA.

 Music remained an important part of her life.  Jane had taught piano lessons and served as a church organist and choir director.  She was a member of the choir at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion.

 Survivors include her children, Darcy Lonsdale of Northport, NY, Karl Lonsdale and his wife Siriwan of Tampa, FL, and Ross Lonsdale and his wife Maureen of Cape Elizabeth; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five nephews and two nieces.  She was the sister of the late Priscilla L. Reed and Frank P. Swett, Jr.

 A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front St., Marion.  Donations in her memory may be made to St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 545, Marion, MA 02738.

 Arrangements by Chapman Funerals & Cremations – Wareham.  For directions or to leave a message of condolence visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com