New Hampshire - March 2022

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IN MEMORY OF OUR COLLEAGUES
The New Hampshire Nurses Association honors the
memory of and acknowledges the practice of deceased
nurses who have graduated from New Hampshire
nursing schools or who have actively practiced in New
Hampshire during their career. Sharing their names and
information about their career is one way we honor
their contribution to the profession. Brief submissions
are welcome.
Nurse Leader
Margaret (Gately) Comiskey, 98, died
on November 2, 2021. A Massachusetts
native she joined the Nurse Cadet Corps
in 1943, serving in Boston during World
War II. She attended and graduated from Simmons
College School of Nursing. Later she pursued graduate
studies in nursing and education at Boston College,
Boston University, Saint Anselm College and the
University of New Hampshire. She taught in both
hospital and collegiate schools of nursing in
Massachusetts and New Hampshire for many years.
Comiskey served as the President of the New
Hampshire League for Nursing. In this role she was
actively involved with the committees that established
the nursing program at UNH and the health careers
programs at the state technical colleges. During this
time, she also served on the first Advisory Council on
Health Careers for the State of New Hampshire.
Sacred Heart Grad
Angela "Cookie" (Kuk) Macek, 95,
passed on November 6, 2021. Cookie
was a lifelong resident of Manchester
and earned her Bachelor's of Science in
Nursing from Mount Saint Mary's
College. She practiced as a pediatric nurse at Sacred
Heart Hospital.
Notre Dame Grad
Mary (Van Lier) Lamy, 87, died
November 11, 2021. She earned her
degree in nursing from Notre Dame
Hospital and practiced nursing for 40
years at Catholic Medical Center.
Career Mobility
Joan A. (Betterly) McAndrews, 82, passed
away on November 15, 2021, after a
lengthy battle with breast cancer. She
practiced as a registered nurse at a variety
of healthcare organizations including
Greenbriar, Nashua Memorial Hospital,
Matthew Thornton, and Dartmouth-
Hitchcock where she retired in 2004.
Wentworth Hospital Grad
Shirley Ann (Renaud) Casella, 90,
passed away November 17, 2021. She
earned her nursing diploma from
Wentworth Hospital School of Nursing
in 1951. She had a 40-year career as a
maternity nurse at Portsmouth Hospital.
Nursing Instructor
Maureen Louise Welch, 72, passed away
November 17, 2021. A lifelong resident
of Manchester, she graduated from the
Sacred Heart Hospital School of
Nursing. She practiced as a staff nurse
and then returned to become a freshman instructor at
the CMC School of Nursing until its closure in 1981.
She was employed at Catholic Medical Center for over
45 years until her retirement in 2019.
Mary Hitchcock Grad
Marjorie E. (Bastow) Glidden, 94, died
on November 20, 2021. Following the
career path of her mother, she enrolled
as a nurse cadet at the Mary Hitchcock
Memorial Hospital School of Nursing,
graduating in 1946. She practiced in
Massachusetts and later at Speare
Memorial Hospital in Plymouth.
ARNP
Susan Elizabeth (Wolfe) Gust, 65,
passed on November 20, 2021 after a
short battle with cancer. She obtained
her BSN in Nebraska in 1986 and
received her Master’s degree from Rivier
College in in 2006 as a nurse
practitioner.
Palliative Care Nurse
Mary Lou Perin 78, passed away on
November 23, 2021, in Sharpsburg, MD.
A New York City native, she obtained
her nursing diploma from John Hopkins
SON in 1964 and practiced at
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
for many years in Psychiatry and
Oncology. She then obtained a Bachelor
of Science from UNH and a Master’s in Education from
UVM. At 50 she obtained an advanced nursing degree
at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated
Summa Cum Laude to start a new career in Palliative
Care.
Concord Hospital Nurse
Joan (McAllister) Nolin, 89, passed
away on November 24, 2021. A Concord
native, she received her nursing degree
from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in
Manchester in 1952. Joan served as a
U.S. Navy Nurse from 1953 to 1955 and
then practiced in the maternity ward at
Concord Hospital for over 40 years.
Second Career
Dolouris ‘Dee’ Irene (Moeller) Ziter, 94,
died on November 27, 2021. Born in
Indiana she moved to Littleton, NH as a
homemaker. At 48 years old she
obtained her GED, took college prep
classes, and was accepted at NHTI. She
graduated with her AS degree with
Honors in nursing in 1977. She practiced
critical care nursing at Concord Hospital for 20 years
before retiring.
Veterans Nurse
Kathryn Lee (Mitchell) Colby, 65, passed
away unexpectedly on November 28,
2021. Born in Ruislip, England, she
obtained her associates at NHTI and her
BSN at UNH. She practiced at the
Veterans Administration Hospital in
Manchester, NH for many years. After a
motorcycle accident in October of 2000,
she became a Tele-Nurse with Health Dialogue which
required her to hold nursing certifications in all 50
states. She was employed there from 2001 until her
retirement in 2017.
Mary Hitchcock Grad
Jayne K. Trench, 65, passed away after a
long illness on November 30, 2021. Her
40-year nursing career started when she
graduated from the Mary Hitchcock
Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in
1978. She practiced at Mary Hitchcock
Memorial Hospital, then moved to
Boston, and then returned to DHMC.
She was awarded the 2013 DHMC Service Ace Award
and the 2015 Arete Award for recognition of caring and
service excellence to patients and colleagues.
NHNA President
The Rev. Marilyn Elaine Bushnell, 91,
died on December 5, 2021. Marilyn was
a diploma graduate of the Elliot
Community Hospital School of Nursing
in Keene, where she later taught. She
received a bachelor’s degree from
Simmons College and Master's Degrees
from Andover Newton Theological School, Boston
University School of Nursing and Harvard Divinity
School. In her nursing career she practiced in
psychiatric facilities including the NH State Hospital.
She was ordained in 1959 and served as the full-time
minister of the East Congregational Church in Concord.
Marilyn was active in the New Hampshire Nurses
Association, serving as president and a member of the
History Committee and Newsletter Committee.
Gero Nurse
Phyllis Joanne (Whitney) Phillips, 89,
passed away on December 8, 2021.
After obtaining her nursing diploma in
1953 in Massachusetts she practiced in
California. She relocated to New London
in 1972 and practiced at New London
Hospital, Seminole Point Hospital in
Sunapee NH, the VNA, and Woodcrest
Village. She also volunteered for the Council on Aging.
Oncology Nurse
Ursula G. (Flannery) Scribner, 77,
passed away on December 12, 2021,
after a valiant battle with Covid. She
obtained her nursing diploma in 1965
and moved to NH in 1978. She
practiced at the Monadnock Community
Hospital in several departments until the
Oncology Clinic opened and she found
her calling. She held certification in oncology as an
OCN. She loved the spirit and courage of cancer
patients.
NH Hospital Grad
Jean (Hayes) Gray, 84, passed away on
December 14, 2021. She obtained her
nursing diploma from the NH Hospital
School of Nursing. She practiced at the
Nephrology Associates of Concord, NH,
until her retirement.
NH Hospital Grad
Joan Catherine (Jackson) Cimikoski, 92,
passed away on December 19, 2021.
Born in Halifax, NS, Canada she was a
1950 graduate of the NH Hospital
School of Nursing in Concord. She
received her BA from New England
College in 1974. Joan practiced at NH
Hospital, rising to the position of
Assistant Director of Nursing, and retired in 1989.
Concord Hospital Nurse
Alexandra (Puntin) Pilsbury, 26, passed
away after a brave battle with cancer on
December 23, 2021. She obtained her
BSN from Western Carolina University
and was employed by Concord Hospital.
She practiced on the medical oncology
floor, she was dedicated to supporting
her patients and providing the care they
needed during their most difficult times. Alex had
started serving as a Resource Person on the unit when
she became ill.
Nurse Legislator
Alice Ziegra (Tisdale) Calvert, 94,
passed away on December 24th, 2021.
Born in Boston, she graduated from
Skidmore College in 1949 with a degree
in nursing. She practiced in New
Hampshire with the VNA in Alton and
was politically active in town and state
government. She served five terms (1989
to 1997) in the NH House of Representatives.
Public Health Nurse
D. Lynn (Barker) Heinzman, 65, passed
away on December 24, 2021, after a
very brief resurgence of cancer. After
obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Health
Education in Pennsylvania, she
continued her education throughout her
life attending the practical nurse
program at St. Joseph School of Nursing
in Nashua. She then obtained an associates degree in
nursing in Massachusetts. She practiced for the State of
New Hampshire as a Public Health Nurse Coordinator
during the late 1990's and early 2000's. She was also
summer Camp Nurse. She retired in November 2021.