Dr. George Palmer Lane, Ed.D
Dr. George Palmer Lane, Ed.D
Age 81
Died at Moore County Regional Hospital, surrounded by family
February 23, 2010
Dr. Lane was predeceased by his loving wife Barbara, his stepson Douglas and his parents Rose C. and Elmer W. Lane.
He is survived by his three children; Drew Lane of Phoenix AZ, Dwight Lane of Lenoxdale MA, Donna Bohlin of Mechanicsville VA her husband Donald Bohlin and their son Douglas Bohlin and two brothers; David Lane of Stockbridge MA and John Lane of Hayward CA.
Mayor George P. Lane was a Pinehurst resident since 1990. He was elected mayor in November 2007 and thoroughly enjoyed his tenure of service in the Pinehurst community. In addition to being Mayor, Dr. Lane had served for three years on the first advisory council at Number 7, five years on the board of the Pinehurst Civic Group, serving two of those years as its president. He was an initiator of the Moore County Summit, former president of the English Speaking Union and member of the Moore County Symphony Board.
Dr. Lane was raised in Freeport, Long Island, New York. He attended Adelphi University where he earned a BA in Education and continued on to Hofstra University for a MA in Educational Administration. After working as a teacher, coach and Director of Athletics on Long Island, he moved to Massachusetts where he continued his education and earned a Doctorate at the University of Massachusetts. He served as Superintendent of Schools throughout Massachusetts including; Berkshire Hills Regional School District, Gloucester Public Schools and Easton Public Schools.
Dr. Lane will be remembered as a loving husband and father, an advocate for Education and Community, his ability to connect with everyone and his passion for golf.
A memorial service will be held at the Pinehurst Village Chapel on Thursday February 25th @ 2:00.
The family would like to celebrate his life and his love of the Pinehurst area by having donations made to the Mayor George Lane, Village of Pinehurst Beautification Fund / 395 Magnolia Road / Pinehurst NC 28374, in lieu of flowers.
Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is serving the family.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Our dear George was such a fine man, and we only wish we had known him longer and better. He was unfailingly supportive of what we do and always noted, in person and via the mails, his enthusiasm and solidarity with our causes.
George, the last time you spoke to a large gathering was, we believe, at the Town Hall we held for Moore TEA Citizens at the Village Hall. You were warm and friendly, and everyone felt you meant every word of your brief speech to our 200 attendees.
You are missed. And we know you are in that wonderful place where God is holding you in the palm of His hand.
Blessings to your family and to dear Ginsey.
February 25th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Please know that George is within His house and in His arms where all is comfort, grace, rest and peace.
We pray God’s love will comfort and sustain you through this difficult time.
Marilynn Burton for your brothers and sisters in Christ at the congregation of The Village Chapel.
February 26th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
I already miss Dr. Lane’s smiling face and friendly weekly banter. Over the last year he shared experiences and stories with me that ended with a laugh or a profound meaning for life. We talked about how I was helping him with his exercises when in fact he was helping me. He would want me to call him George and he is one of my true angels.
May God bless and keep you George.
Love your friend, Esther Zolman