Obituary of Jane Hollis

Jane Anne Hollis (née Markovich) age 67, of Fairfield, CT, died peacefully on May 22, 2020 after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jane graduated from Fordham University with a degree in English, and during her professional career she went on to graduate with an MBA from UConn. Later in her life, she went on to serve as the Educational Programs Coordinator at the Discovery Museum, offering science education to young students in the area and organizing interdistrict programs to bring students with diverse backgrounds together to learn about science and space. She also worked for Connecticut Free Shakespeare, bringing productions of The Bard’s classic plays starring professional actors to southwest Connecticut for the public to enjoy.

Among Jane’s hobbies, one of her proudest accomplishments was taking on the role of family genealogist. She spent a great amount of time poring over records and historical books, excitedly sharing her discoveries with all of us.

Jane was predeceased by her husband, William A Hollis, Jr.; and her brother, Carl Matthews. She is survived by her sons, Ian and Stephen Hollis; her brother, Joseph Markovich; and her sister Karen Lowry, who has since passed.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Darien. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Salt Tree Art in her name at https://salttree.art/donate/