Octavia Jane (Baldwin) Gage, daughter of Reverend William Gage and Helen (Holbrook) Gage, born July 31, 1926, passed away on Jan. 6, 2025 at the age of 98.

Jane was pre-deceased by her parents; her husband, Wallace Baldwin; her son, Steven; two brothers, Richard and Lynn; and two sisters, Beatrice and Penny.

She is survived by two daughters, Christine (Baldwin) Daniel of Plattsburgh and Donna (Baldwin) Arnold of Peru. She was blessed with seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jane was a volunteer in the Army Nurse Cadet Corp during WWII. In 1946, she moved to Saranac Lake from her home in Green Island, N.Y. and cared for tuberculosis patients. Jane had several family restaurants over the years and also managed Nelson House, an Episcopal Assisted Living Facility in Albany before returning to live in Raybrook where she owned and operated Gage Loj. After her retirement, she spent time in Saranac Lake, Florida, and Plattsburgh.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at 11 am at the Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 124 Hill Street, Keeseville, NY 12944.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Octavia may be made to Hope Kitchen or the Legacy Fund. Contributions in the form of check or cash can be left at the church. Credit card contributions may be made by visiting keesevillechurch.org and selecting Hope Kitchen or Legacy Fund.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 518-643-9055. To make a floral purchase, offer an online condolence, share a symbolic gesture, or share a photo in memory of Octavia Jane Gage please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com