DELRAY BEACH — Jane L. Gleason, 76, a noted interior designer in both Greenwich, Conn., and Palm Beach died suddenly on Nov. 1 at Delray Medical Center.
She was the daughter of Robert and Mary Lorentz. Mrs. Gleason co-founded Davenport Inc. in Greenwich, Conn., in 1996 and Davenport Too in Palm Beach, in 2006.
She was born in Chicago and attended Northwestern University. Mrs. Gleason married William F. Gleason, a prominent New York attorney, in Boston in 1960.
Mrs. Gleason is survived by her husband and two children, Christy Redican of Pittsburgh and Bill Gleason of London, as well as her four grandchildren, Charlotte, Will, Coco and Teddy.
Mrs. Gleason was a great entertainer and cook who was known for her humorous renditions of her travels and stories. She was bigger than life and will be missed dearly.
A memorial celebration was held on Nov. 9 at the Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club in Delray Beach. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
— Contributed by the family
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