April 28, 2010
Jansen, Hope
Hope Slade Jansen, formerly of Dedham and Westport Harbor, Massachusetts, died on April 25, 2010, at her home in Westwood at the age of 101. She was born in Fall River on September 18, 1908, a daughter of Everett Nelson Slade and Asenath Borden Slade. She was educated at the B.M.C. Durfee High School, the Baldwin School, and at Vassar College (Class of 1930). Mrs. Jansen received the Master of Landscape Architecture from the Cambridge School of Architecture in 1933. She was married to Thomas Egbert Jansen, Jr., on May 9, 1936; he predeceased her on March 17, 1983. Mrs. Jansen practiced landscape architecture and was a watercolor painter. Among her many volunteer activities were these: painting poster-paint scenes on the windows seasonally at Children’s Hospital; designing a period garden for Gore Place; and serving on the vestry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dedham. She had been a member of the Acoaxet Club, the Chilton Club, the Fragments Society, and the Massachusetts Society of Colonial Dames. She leaves four children: Caroline (Mrs. L. Mason Knox), Trintje DuBois Jansen, Thomas Borden Bradford Jansen, and Nicholas Slade Jansen, all of Westport Harbor; two daughters-in-law; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s on May 8 at 11:30 am; there will be no calling hours. Burial services will be private. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the Westport River Watershed Alliance (P. O. Box 3427, Westport MA 02790-0703).
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Dear Carol. Tom, Trintje and Nicky,
I will try to send a proper note but I just wanted to say that I loved your mother and that the picture on this page is how I remembered her.She hd a long and fruitful life and I am glad she had a peaceful passing.. She was my first friend in Dedham since she came to call in her white gloves and hat when the living room on High St. was still full of packing boxes. We started our friendship there and then and of course had a common interest in our alma mater, Vassar.We will miss the service , but wish to express condolences to all of you.
TO GUSTY, MARTHA AND BOBBY,
My heart reaches across the country to each of you as I remember the wonderful times we all had at Milton, Dedham and the Cape. Toby and I loved your whole family and cheered each milestone. Your Mother was a pillar of strength, kindness and empathy. Please know that I would love visits from you whenever you feel like an adventure in Texas.
With love and happy memories,
Aubrey (Smith Carter)