1938
Jaye
2020
Jaye (Judith) Brightman Boardman
December 18, 1938 — May 29, 2020
HYANNIS - Jaye (Judith) Brightman Boardman, Age 81, died suddenly on May 29, 2020, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Dick (Richard) Boardman; daughter Stephanie Casale, her husband Thomas Casale, and their two children Alessandro and Sofia; daughter Jessie (Jennifer) Glockner and her son Liam; a brother Peter Brightman and his wife Leslie Altman; and extended family and friends.
Jaye was born on December 18, 1938, in Boston, MA, to Elizabeth K. and Milton B. Brightman. She grew up in several New England towns, including Manchester, NH, Suffield, CT, and Needham, MA. She graduated from Needham High School in 1956 and attended Mary Washington College in VA for two years before deciding to pursue a degree in music at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she graduated in 1961.
Jaye met her husband, Dick, in 1959 on a blind date at Cranes Beach that had been set up by her brother, Peter. They were married in 1961. Jaye and Dick raised their family in Sharon and Princeton, MA, before moving to Orient, NY, Mystic, CT, Yarmouth Port, MA, Nokomis, FL, and finally, Brewster, MA.
Jaye taught elementary school music and produced several musical productions at the Bancroft School in Worcester, MA, from 1972-1985 and served as Chairman of the Music Department from 1981-1983. She also taught music at Thomas Prince School in Princeton, MA for several years. At the end of her professional career, Jaye was a successful real estate agent and appraiser. She and Dick worked together to restore and resell several homes throughout MA, NY, and CT.
Anyone who knew Jaye will remember her lifelong passion for music. She started voice lessons at the age of 15 and sang with the Needham High Glee Club and also a trio called the Harmonettes. During her adult life, she sang soprano with the Worcester Chorus from 1978 to1995 and enjoyed participating in several of their European tours. She also sang in the Mystic Chorale, Mystic, CT, and participated in a trip to China. In addition to singing, Jaye played a variety of instruments, including the piano, guitar, recorder, and cello.
In addition to music, Jaye’s interests included family, friends, animals, gardening, sewing, politics, travel, and reading. She volunteered at the Princeton Library and participated in numerous women’s and reading clubs during her retirement years.
Arrangements are being managed by Miles Funeral Home, Holden, MA. A private family service will be arranged once people can gather safely again.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be sent to the Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod, 2095 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 https://www.alzheimerscapecod.org/
To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit "The Tribute Wall."
Jaye was born on December 18, 1938, in Boston, MA, to Elizabeth K. and Milton B. Brightman. She grew up in several New England towns, including Manchester, NH, Suffield, CT, and Needham, MA. She graduated from Needham High School in 1956 and attended Mary Washington College in VA for two years before deciding to pursue a degree in music at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she graduated in 1961.
Jaye met her husband, Dick, in 1959 on a blind date at Cranes Beach that had been set up by her brother, Peter. They were married in 1961. Jaye and Dick raised their family in Sharon and Princeton, MA, before moving to Orient, NY, Mystic, CT, Yarmouth Port, MA, Nokomis, FL, and finally, Brewster, MA.
Jaye taught elementary school music and produced several musical productions at the Bancroft School in Worcester, MA, from 1972-1985 and served as Chairman of the Music Department from 1981-1983. She also taught music at Thomas Prince School in Princeton, MA for several years. At the end of her professional career, Jaye was a successful real estate agent and appraiser. She and Dick worked together to restore and resell several homes throughout MA, NY, and CT.
Anyone who knew Jaye will remember her lifelong passion for music. She started voice lessons at the age of 15 and sang with the Needham High Glee Club and also a trio called the Harmonettes. During her adult life, she sang soprano with the Worcester Chorus from 1978 to1995 and enjoyed participating in several of their European tours. She also sang in the Mystic Chorale, Mystic, CT, and participated in a trip to China. In addition to singing, Jaye played a variety of instruments, including the piano, guitar, recorder, and cello.
In addition to music, Jaye’s interests included family, friends, animals, gardening, sewing, politics, travel, and reading. She volunteered at the Princeton Library and participated in numerous women’s and reading clubs during her retirement years.
Arrangements are being managed by Miles Funeral Home, Holden, MA. A private family service will be arranged once people can gather safely again.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be sent to the Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod, 2095 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 https://www.alzheimerscapecod.org/
To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit "The Tribute Wall."
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