The alumni office has learned of the death of Jane Merkle Borden. Here is an adapted excerpt from her obituary published in the Hartford Courant newspaper:

“Jane Merkle Borden of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully December 15, 2017. Born August 24, 1943, in Haworth, NJ, to Edward and Dorothy Merkle, she graduated from Dwight-Englewood School in New Jersey and Sweet Briar College in Virginia and received a master’s degree from University of Denver. Jane married Lewis Mercer Borden, III June 5, 1965, and they built a life filled with friends and laughter until Lew’s passing in 2001. Jane is survived by her two sons: Lewis Mercer Borden, IV (Jennifer) and Edward Arroll Borden (Tanya) and her grandchildren Maya, Mason, Mercer, and Thatcher. She was predeceased by her parents and brother Ned Merkle.”