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Winter 2010
Perched at the top of the hill overlooking Canal Street, the brick façade of Brattleboro
Memorial Hospital seems to sit at a physical distance from the rest of the town. But for those who have accessed care here, the hospital embodies the emotional heart of the community. When donors talk about their reasons for giving to BMH, their stories always touch on relationships they have with the doctors, nurses, and other staff members.
“We can talk to our doctors like people. That doesn’t happen everywhere,” says Steve Damon, while recounting several affectionate anecdotes. Steve and his wife Joyana are both elementary school music teachers. Even though they live in Massachusetts, where Steve is employed, they maintain their health insurance through Joyana, who works in Vermont, so they can continue to use the doctors and facilities at BMH.
Joyana had contracted diabetes while carrying their son Isaac, who is now six, but Steve says he felt their doctors had prepared them well to calmly handle any complications. “We laugh because no matter how many questions we ask when we’re in the office, they always ask if there’s anything else we’d like to know,” he says.
The Damons recently lost Joyana’s step-father Denny to bone marrow cancer. Steve says that during treatments Denny would keep the pain at bay and the BMH staff entertained by singing. To show their gratitude for the care he received, they are organizing a health fair to raise funds for the oncology department. The fair is scheduled to take place in February at the United Church in Bernardston, Massachusetts, where Denny was the minister from 1980-1989 prior to serving as minister in West Brattleboro from 1996-2005.
Then there are Tom and Bev Lynch, an octogenarian couple who have accessed the hospital’s 24-hour
emergency medical services this past year. Beverly was sent to the ER with uncontrolled bleeding after surgery to remove a cyst from her arm. Dr. Teresa Fitzharris-Onyon demonstrated a high level of medical expertise and compassion as she worked to staunch the bleeding from an artery. Bev was admitted to BMH overnight and has nothing but praise for the BMH and ER staff.
Tom says that since the time of his first colon cancer operation at BMH back in 1977, he has noticed the advances in technology, but it’s the staff that gives him comfort. “The people who draw my blood, I’ve known them for over 25 years. You feel really good about it,” he says, adding that their contribution to the annual fund each year is made in the name of Beverly’s mother, Ann Ingalls.
For Lissa Weinmann, the empathy with which her mother, Muriel, was treated after suffering a stroke that necessitated several hospital visits over the past year was greatly appreciated. Muriel had moved to Brattleboro from the New York City borough of Queens to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Lissa says that she would discuss the level of care with her sister, who
The Damon Family: Steve, Joyana and son Isaac
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital – A Subsidiary of Southern VermontHealth Services Corp. – 2009/2010 Annual Giving Campaign
The hospital deeply appreciates your active partnership and life-giving gifts. We thank you for helping us
provide exceptional care for our community. In this report we are pleased to first recognize the following individuals and organizations that have made either
unrestricted contributions to our annual campaign or gifts to electronic medical records, oncology-general,
or uncompensated care between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010. Donations to other special
funds are listed immediately after. This past year a new circle of support was created, The President’s Circle. This
donor circle recognizes those who annually support BMH at the $1,000 level or greater. We wish to extend a
special thank you to these founding members.
BenefactorsDiana Jane Philbrick
In memory of Frank & Helen Philbrick and Katherine Mahoney
PatronsC & S Wholesale Grocers,
Inc.*Barbara K. HendersonBurt and Harriet Tepfer
FellowsSam BunkerEntergy Nuclear Vermont
YankeeHannaford Charitable
FoundationMiriam Adams Howland**The Richards Group and
the Richards and Taggard families***
George and Hilda Schneeberger**
Nick and Joan Thorndike**
StewardsDavid and Deborah Albright
In memory of Joann Albright and Felix Sommer
Christopher and EdieAppleton
Barry and Kathy Beeman*Diana J. Bingham C. E. Bradley Laboratories,
Inc. Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro Savings &
Loan Association Carol P. Bryant
In memory of Lawrence Bryant
Frances Burrows***In memory of Loved Ones
Dammann Boston Fund Milton and Sylvia Eaton Ed and Kathy Elliott
Antoinette M. Franke*G. S. Precision, Inc. Drs. Greg and Amy
Gadowski Robert T. Gannett***Bill and Phyllis Graham***Lila W. Gregg**George and Laura Heller Holstein Association USA,
Inc. Dr. Thomas H. Lewis Carl Lynde and Pam
Matweecha Art and Wendy Magnaghi Dana McGinn and Kate
McGinn In memory of Eugene and Viola McGinn
John M. and Vicki Meyer*Andrew Miller Sue and Armand Nadeau Jim and Karen Nickerson Price Chopper’s Golub
Foundation Tom Bodett and Rita
Ramirez Mark W. Reinhardt Paul D. Righi, MD
In memory of Robert G. Maxfield, MD
Ron Romano In honor of Rae Brown
Andrew Rome***Dr. and Mrs. Christopher
J. Schmidt Brenda L. Seitz
Ellen Smith and Alan Jordan Barbara H. St. John***Swiss Precision Turning,
Inc. Carolyn Taylor-Olson, MD Winifred Vogt**
In memory of Roy Vogt Elizabeth S. Walker Barry and Elsa Waxman**Mara Williams Oakes
In memory of James L. Oakes
Anonymous
DonorsBette and Bruce Abrams James and Stephanie Baker Bill and Linda Bedard
In memory of our parents Betty & Carleton Rogers & George & Annie Bedard
Deborah and ChaunceyBerdan
Anna Shold Boemig The Bristol Family:
Charlie & Corinne, Aaron & Pam, Stacey and Jared & Beth In loving memory of Max Huestis
Mr. and Mrs. ChristopherW. Brown**
David and Joanne Corey***In memory of Margaret Sinclaire Corey
Crispe & Crispe H.P. Cummings
Construction Company Anonymous Philip and Mary Dunham*Arthur S. Ellor Tom and Barbara Evans**Peter and Christina
Gibbons Ian and Elizabeth
HarrisonIn memory of Jim Oakes
Contribution CategoriesContributions to the 2009-2010 Annual Giving Campaign are listed in the following categories:
Benefactors......................................Over $10,000.00Patrons...........................................$5,000 - $9,999.99Fellows...........................................$2,500 - $4,999.99Stewards.........................................$1,000 - $2,499.99Donors.................................................$500 - $999.99Associates............................................$250 - $499.99Supporters...........................................$100 - $249.99Friends....................................................Up to $99.99
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Robin Heald*Mr. and Mrs. Richard M.
Heminway*Mike Kelliher*Jack J. London
In memory of Marilyn London
Tom and Beverly Lynch***In memory of Ann Ingalls and in honor of Diane Vergara, RN
Prudence MacKinney**In memory of Mike Hill
Elizabeth McLarney, MDand Gordon Little
Elizabeth F. Moore Leslie and Jim Morey Mary and Jay Morgan*Debbie Partrick
In honor of Malachi Partrick-Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffry B. Potash
River Valley Credit Union*Norma and Mel Shakun**Peter and Susan Sherlock***Myrtle Stowell**
In memory of Ozzie StowellJon C. Thatcher**Brian and Jill Tyler Mary Urquhart Walter and Elizabeth
Wagenknecht Janet Wallstein and Jane
Dewey Whit and Tonia Wheeler
AssociatesHazel J. Anderson**Barbara and Reed Anthony**Bob Backus
In honor of Dr. Ed Elliott Stephen and Jane Baker Michael and Julie Ball Hugh and Joanne Barber**Leo F. Barile
In honor of Dr. Mary Chamberlin & the excellent staff in BMH Oncology
Kirsten Beske and DavidDunn*In honor of BMH Nurses & Staff
Dr. Tony Blofson and Dr.Denise Paasche
Brian S. Boucher Tracy and Daniel Boucher Brown & Roberts*Mary Lou Buchanan**Jamie and Debra Bunker Anonymous Joe and Debbie Cook**Dr. Deirdre Donaldson
and Mr. Alan Dann Mona A. Duke Dummerston Community
Chest Lisa J. Eaton Dion Eleftherakis R. W. Ellis**
In memory of Milly Ellis
Ilmari and Virginia Enola*Ernest and Sheila Friedli Ithiel and Joanne Fuller Future Planning
Associates, Inc. Barbara Z. Gentry**
In memory of my son, Jason GPI Construction, Inc.***Carmine Guica Joseph W. Halliday Richard H. Hamilton***Huntly and Rick
Hashagen**Barb and Dave Henry***
In memory of our mothers Lynn and Georges
Herzog***Dr. Tom and Nancy
Heydinger**
Dr. Jeremy Hoffman In memory of Herbert & Estelle Hoffman
Albert and Marcia Hunker Clyde and Ruth Johnson***Dr. Marcy and DeeDee
Jones Shirley and Bob King Lois and Clifford
Langweiler Pat Laubach***Bruce and Deborah
Lemnah**In memory of David, Lillian & Theresa Reffi, Frank Pupek & Warren Lemnah
Lissa Weinmann and JohnLoggia In memory of Muriel Weinmann
Kim and Isabelle Mann*David J. Manning
Judith H. McBean, MD Kate McGinn George P. Moser, Jr. Anne and Pete Nash*Nimbus Optics, Inc. Tim and Martha
O’Connor John and Mary Jane
Penfield Gregory Prah, MD Rob and Kim Prohaska Darrell and Mary
Rauwerdink Burton and Joanne
Roberts**Timothy P. Shafer and
Deborah L. Luskin Susan and Walter
Slowinski
Marjory Smith In honor of Dr. Tortolani, Dr. Nickerson & Agnes Mikijaniec
Janette and Ed Smuts Robert G. Soucy and Heidi
Kendrick In memory of Gail Kendrick
Robert F. St. Pierre In memory of Elie J. & Lillian B. St. Pierre
Frederick and FrancesSzmit
TD Bank Gerald Theberge and
Cynthia Pearson Jonathan and Anne Tobey Bob and Karen
Tortolani***Cathy Turner*Ira J. Wagner
In honor of Leah Wagner Ellen M. Wapner
In memory of Michael Hill Arthur and Carol Westing
In honor of Steve and Jane Baker
John C. Wheeler, DMD, MD In memory of Philip H. Wheeler, MD
David L. and Elizabeth K.Williams**
Malcolm and Marjorie Wright**
Janet K. Zinter, DDS
SupportersPeter and Marion Abell
In memory of Ruth Thompson
Anonymous Henry M. Allen American Construction,
Inc. Skip and Bonnie Amidon***Kathy Anderson**Patricia E. Austin
In memory of Kenneth Austin
Richard and Judy Barnes Joan B. Barry
Asterisks Denote Consecutive Years of Donations to the Annual Giving Campaign
***15 Years or More**10 – 14 Years
*5 – 9 Years
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Bast Investment Co. Cheryl Bedard and Ann
Kimble In honor of Dr. R. Damasco
Charlotte F. Belser Margaret F. Bemis Jan Bennett
In memory of Mark Bennett Joan and Jim Bensinger*Don W. Berg Bernstein & Fisk
Psychotherapy Associates Ted and Barb Borek**Marilyn Boudreau**
In honor of Edith M. Hefty Anonymous
In memory of Gary Reynolds Patricia A. Boyd Peter and Debbie Boyle**Mrs. C.F. Bozetarnik
In memory of Casimer Bozetarnik
Anonymous Suzan H. Brunswick Charles and Nancy
Butterfield In honor of John L. Glick, MD
Gilbert P. Cameron Richard and Karen Carroll**Alan Carter***Peter Carvell and Toni
Sewing Joan W. Cersosimo Pamela P. Cersosimo Robbin and Jim Chanko
In memory of Millie & Moe Fadem and Trudy & Morty Chanko
Christopher G. Chapman and Alison E. Hale**
Margaret B. Clark Dr. and Mrs. R. Keith
Clarke**Michael and Lynn Cohan Connecticut Valley Oral
Surgery Associates*Lynne Cordery Wendy L. Cornwell**Tim and Waew Cowles
Edna Cowling Tarina and Sean CozzaChuck Cummings***
In memory of Ann Cummings Kit Dalrymple
In memory of Donnie Dalrymple
Remeline Damasco In memory of Cornelio D. Damasco
Steve, Joyana and Isaac Damon In honor of Dennis Roth
Jack and Judy Davidson Marion T. Deaett Dr. & Mrs. C. Dwight
Decker Allison and David Deen
In honor of Dr. Tortolani and Dr. Crespo
George and Beatrice DeFeo Judie Deschaine Nancy and Bob DiMauro**Herb and Shirley Donahue William and Doris Doyle John M. Dunham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earle**Chris Ellis and Marc
Cohen Richard A. Epstein Dart and Joy Everett Madeline Fan Jon and Diane Farina Nancy P. Farrar**Anonymous Douglas P. Favreau and
Helen Anglos Tom and Sally Fegley*W. Bruce Fenn and Linda
M. Gordon*Edward F. Fenton
In memory of Edith C. Fenton
Jane Katz Field, MD Virginia R. Fisher
In memory of Kenneth V. Fisher
Marty and Patty Fitzgerald In memory of Paul E. Shield
Elaine and Bill Flood In memory of Rick Sherwin
William and Suzanne Flynt Anonymous Charles France Castle and Alice Freeman Harold and Jane Friedman
In memory of Marilyn London Theodor H. Friedman Kathleen Z. Galanes Denise S. Gallagher Gil and Jeannette Gallup Isabelle Gander**Gunther Garbe Carlton R. Garland
In memory of Eleanor Garland
Dulcie L. Gatley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G.
Gavin, Jr. Marilyn E. George
In memory of Richard K. Lane
Maurice Geurts Barbara and Milton
Gilmore*Joe and Susanna Grannis*C. Greenewalt Anonymous***Paul and Karen Gustafson Jeffery M. Harr Walt and Mary
Harrington*Christine Hart Kimi Hasegawa**Nancy Haydock**George S. Haynes**Anonymous
In memory of Loved Ones Steve and JoAnn Hertford Virginia and Lee Hines Rob Hinrichs and Anne
Rider
Wendell and Madelyn Howard In honor of Judith McBean, MD
Erich and Mary Hoyer Carl and Linda Hughes Thomas J. Hurley George Idelkope, MD Richard F. Jackson Stephen Kapral Jack and Barbara Keil Bill and Martha Kelly Dawn M. Kersula RN,
IBCLC*Lynde and Connie Kimball*Pamela King*Sylvia Kinney**Morris W. Klein Frank and Sarah Kotkov Mr. and Mrs. Richard M.
Kraft Kramer Law Office Barbara and Jeff Kruh Emily H. Kunreuther Laurie Kuralt*Charlotte Kuzmeskus Craig A. Kuzmeskus Nancy LaBeau**Leon Lachenal Anonymous Martha LaMoria**
In memory of all loved ones Carey S. Lane Robert and Nancy Lanoue Rocky, Brenda, Kitsie &
Justin LaRock Helene F. Larose
In memory of Louis Van Hoosear MD
Anonymous In honor of Dr. Tortolani
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Latronica
Every possible effort has been made to ensure accuracy in these listings. If you find an error,
please accept our sincere apology and notify the Development Office at 802-257-8314 or email
development @bmhvt.org. Thank you.
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Gary and Doreen Lincoln Joe and Anne Little Don and Nancy Long Dr. and Mrs. Christopher
W. Lovell In honor of Jon Thatcher, MD
Mike and Carol Mandracchia**
Maureen Mansfield Thomas and Sumiko
Mansfield Rick Manson Mr. and Mrs. Terrance D.
Martin David A. May Merrill Gas Company, Inc. John and Cindy Meyer Agnes and Andrzej
Mikijaniec Arlette and George Miller Melvin Miller
In memory of Marilyn London Kathleen A. Mills*Fred and Carol Moriarty Craig B. Mousin
In memory of Dorothy & Carl Mousin
Gwen V. Mousin Donald and Patricia
Munson*Bill Murray and Alison
Macrae**Robert Nassau, MD, and
Nancy Storrow Patricia S. Neer
In honor of Dr. Hilke Breder, Dr. Jeffry Potash & Dr. Sczesny
Paul and Lou Nelsen Patti and Bob Neubauer David and Betsy
Neumeister**Clyde A. Newton, MD Dan and Carrie
Normandeau Paul and Jody Normandeau*Andrew and Leatrice Oram Erika D. Parker
In memory of my husband, Gil Parker and my son, Joe Parker
David and Cynthia Patriquin
Bob and Mary Perusse*In memory of Alex Perusse
Jean C. Pett In memory of Dennis W. Pett
Bill and Paula Pettengill**Barbara & Harvey Pofcher
Fund**In honor of Dr. Eric R. Pofcher
Lucille M. Porter In memory of Kevin Root & Gary Nadeau
Peter and Jane Powers In memory of Brian Wright
Robert and Sen Pen Pu**Jan Puchalski**Anonymous R.O.V. Technologies, Inc.*Mary E. and Robert J. Ratti
In honor of our 3 grandsons Peter and Elizabeth
Richards Peter and Kathleen Robb
In memory of River Michael Robb Grieco
E. J. and Marty Roberts E. James and Dorothy M.
Roberts Susan M. Ross and Charles
MacCormack Jane Rosser and Ken Vitale Michele Rowland
In memory of Karen B. McLaughlin
Fred and Elaine Rowley Lois H. Ruttenberg Timothy J. Ryan, Jr.**The Management and
Employees of Sanel Auto Parts Co.**
Julie L. Scharr In memory of Marilyn London
Ron Scherer Anonymous Jon and Kerry Secrest*Neil Senior
Aline Shipp In memory of Harold W. & Charlotte I. Shipp
Nancy Shulman and Russell Pritting In memory of Paul Shield
Mr. and Mrs. George J. Shumlin**
John R. Silkensen Esta B. Smith Anonymous*Barbara Sondag and
Kathryn Porterfield Fannie and Matt Speno John and Targ Spicer**Stillman and Shirley Cole
Squiers John Starkey
In memory of Mike Hill & Betsy Livernois
Steve and Sharon Steidle Russell and Doris
Stephens Julie Stephen Stoughton Elisabeth Stuart*Elisabeth V. Swift*Chris and Suzanne Tabone Margaret Taplin*Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey
Tullman David and Cynthia
Twombly Kenneth Van Cott and
Christy Johnson Peter Van Oot**Donald Venice
In honor of Dr. Langweiler Irene F. Victoria Charmaine Vinton**Stillman L. Vonderhorst
In memory of Wilma E. Vonderhorst
Dr. William Vranos Paul Wanta
In honor of Staff of 3rd Floor
Lucy McVitty Weber Dr. Eric Weitzner and
Sylvie Weil
AnonymousIn memory of Velma Watson Wheeler
Bob Woodworth and Barbara Harris
Tom Yahn and Ann Fielder Zaluzny Excavating
Corporation***In memory of Julia Zaluzny
Anonymous In honor of Dr. Remeline Damasco
FriendsJohn and Karen Abel Beverly D. Alberts Max H. Allen Winifred Amarosa
In memory of Frank J. Amarosa, Jr.
H. H. Anderson*Steve Anderson and
Jacquie Walker Anonymous Colleen E. Aprea Fran Aquadro Stephen and Linda Areman Jon and Tamara Armstrong Elmer Atwood Jeri-Lynn Atwood Joan Austin John and Elisabeth
Babbitt**John and Judy Bagge Carol Bailey*Beth A. Baldwin-Page
In honor of Dr. Greg Gadowski
Alta E. Barber**Barbara Baribeau and
Jamie Baribeau*Russell E. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Barrett,
Jr.*Art Benedict
In memory of Frank Vara Jack and Judith Berkley*Suzanne Berman Martin and Sandra Binder
In memory of Marilyn London Richard K. Blankstein
In memory of Marilyn London
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Rosemarie C. Blaushild Tina Blust
In honor of Dr. Potash BMH Maintenance Dept.
Bid Sales Marion D. Boese
In honor of Dr. Joseph Rosen Col. (Ret.) and Mrs.
Nelson B. Bond***Anonymous
In memory of Tim Borda Allan and Patricia Braman Phyllis J. Brandt Anonymous Hilke Breder, MD Fred Breunig and Patrice
Murray Jan Bristol**
In memory of Jeff King Paula Bristol Pauline R. Bristol***
In memory of Edwin E. Bristol
Lillian M. Brookes Wendy Brooks
In memory of Audrey & Albert Moore
Deborah and Stephen Brown
Forrest C. Brown***Lori L. Brown Ione B. Brunton
In honor of Thomas H. Lewis
Anita Buchiane Mr. and Mrs. David Buck Jonathan and Jacqueline
Bump Acorn Graphic Design
LLC/Nancy Burgess In memory of Lucy Hartford
Anonymous Richard and Irene Burtis June H. Butler Mary Byrnes**Patricia Cameron Anonymous
In honor of Paul D. Righi Robin Carlson John and Mary Carnahan**Max and Bonnie Carr
Minna Case In memory of Marilyn London
Anonymous Anonymous Anthony P. Checchia***Thomas F. Chiffriller, Jr. Edward W. and Cynthia H.
Clark Kathleen M. Clark Marcia R. Clark Pat Clark
In memory of Jack Clark Ruth E. Clark Robert and Judith
Cleaveland Peter N. Coleman Gloria and Francine
Condosta In memory of Paul Condosta
Leon and Linda Corse*In memory of Lewis M. & Elsie P. Corse
Kathleen J. Coulombe Anonymous Joni Crandall
In memory of my beautiful niece, Kira Spaulding
Hayley Crosby Janie Crossmon**
In memory of Mom, Dad & Lou
Wells C. Cunningham, Sr. Janice Cutler Mrs. Joan P. Dahill Fran de Florio and
Frederick L. Jenness Jack and Peggy DeAngelis*Gail Deutsch
In memory of Ann Paris Mary and Richard Dexter Philip and June Dibble Carolyn DiNicola-Fawley
and Brad Fawley Laurie J. Dix
In honor of Jane Katz Field, MD and Valerie Rooney, MD
Bruce Doing In memory of Joyce Doing
Winnie Dolan Bernice Dominique
Reza Dorrie In memory of Marilyn London
Darryl A. Douglas In memory of Aaron Douglas
Mary Draper In memory of Secel and Mary Goulas
Dan Drish Sally Drob
In memory of Marilyn London Wendy L. Dubois Maureen T. Duca Deborah T. Dunklee Jeff and Nancy Durborow
In memory of Ruth Ferguson Len and Robin Egdish
In memory of Marilyn London Kimberly S. Ellis
In memory of Lyndon Squires David and Julie Emond Estey Dental Center Barbara A. Evans**Kathy Evans, RN
In memory of my brother Kevin Tyler
Robert and Margaret Evans*In honor of Dr. Thomas Evans & Barbara
Christin Fagan In memory of Pliny Burrows & Dick Lane
Harriet M. Fairbank In memory of Lillian Morgan
Dan and Barbara Fawcett In memory of Nelson Withington
Elizabeth Fedora*In honor of ACU
Melvin Feldman In memory of Marilyn London
Mr. Michael and Dr. Jacqueline Fellows
Melissa Ferris John Field Kristina R. Files John Keppler and Kim
Fine In honor of Oncology and Patient Care
Pat Finnell Sadie Fischesser Lesley N. Fishelman Fisher and Fisher
In memory of Marilyn London Anonymous
In memory of Erma Fitzharris
Barbara and Edwin Fletcher
Jodi L. Fletcher In memory of Beverly Rabideau
Gordon and ShirleyFontaine
Lori Foster Julia Laughlin-Foster Arthur and Eileen
Freeman Felicity Freese
In honor of Dr. Vranos Thomas and Cecilie French Joseph and Betty Friedman
In memory of Marilyn London Joseph Friedman
In memory of Marilyn London Kim Friedman
In honor of Dr. Craig Goldberg
Stephanie N. Friedrick Terry Keegan and Michael
Goldberg Christine C. Gooley Karen (Wren) Gore
In memory of Ric Campman Stephen and Linda Goss Claude Gouin
In honor of David Albright, MD
Elaine and Ted Grant*In honor of my family
Dr. Albert Grass and Deirdre Kelleher Grass In honor of Tony Blofson
Tom and Connie Green Art and Sue Greenbaum
In honor of Dr. Tom W. Lewis, Dr. Dixon & Dr. McLarney
William Greve William Gross
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Joseph Grover In memory of Joseph and Corinne Grover
Malcolm and Mary Guild Marge and Dick Guthrie Doris W. Hallock Anonymous Marcia L. Hamilton
In honor of Joyce W. Hamilton
Alison Hannan*Anonymous Edward and Joyce Harris Brenda deVillafane
Harwood Dane L. Harwood and
Amy J. Uhrbach Merry Haskell Ken and Susan Hebson Ken and Cal Heile*Lillian Hellinger
In honor of Rev. Sharon Miller
Raymond A. and Martha H. Hemingway**
Shirley Ann Hendrick Keith Hermiz and Rachel
Laliberte Robert and Thera
Hindmarsh In honor of E. A. McLarney
Brenda and Eric Hodges Dan Holden Ellen A. Holmes
In memory of John A. Ryan Richard Houle and Linda
Zuverino In memory of Theresa Reynolds
Vic and Nori Howe**Anne E. Howes Nancy Howes*Josephine S. Hulbirt*Anonymous Deborah S. Hutchings Edie and Wes Ives Linda and Wes Ives Christine and Frank Jagisch Gerry and Susan James Hedvig Jeffery Cindy Jerome
David and Kathleen Jock***In memory of Deceased Family Members
Stephen and Wynetta John In memory of Dr. John and Helen Lord
Homer and Allison Johnson
Lisa Johnson W. Robert and Carol
Johnson Deborah Jones Judy Jones*Mr. and Mrs. G. Katz Ira and Valerie Kaufman
In memory of Marilyn London Geraldine L. Keith
In memory of Clayton S. Keith, Sr.
Martha Kerylow Paul and Patricia Killigrew
In memory of James L. Oakes
Ned and Lenore Klebanoff In memory of Marilyn London
Robert Kleiner, Esq. In memory of Marilyn London
Knights of Columbus LeoCouncil #917*In memory of Deceased Brother Knights
Marya Koskoris The Krasny Family*Gene and Phyllis Krisher
In memory of Loved Ones Loretta Kulmus
In memory of Edward F. Hurley
Leon G. Lacroix In honor of Christopher Meyer, MD
Mary and Leo Laitres Joseph Landry Ruth G. Lane
In memory of Eugene Lane Dr. and Mrs. René R.
LaPlante**In honor of Dr. Thomas W. Lewis
Anonymous In honor of Alice La Rosa
N. Lasch Lynette Latham
In memory of Lorraine Saulnier
Eileen and Joseph Lawrence In memory of Walter & Elizabeth Lawrence and Rita & Robert Mulhern
Anonymous Edward and Ruth Levin
In memory of Marilyn London George M. Liss Joseph Lombardi Alice C. Loomis Lee Lopez
In memory of Marilyn London Barbara Lowe
In honor of Dr. John Glick Deborah L. Lynch John Mac Arthur Jim Maland Wendy Manners Terry and Peggy Manning
In honor of Our Children and Grandchildren
Greg Marcucci In honor of Joseph E. Rosen
Bernice Maron In memory of Marilyn London
Rosa Mass Evrett Masters*
In memory of Linda Watson Masters
T. Howard and Etta S. Mattison*
Nancy L. Mayhew Anonymous Jane K. McAllister
In memory of George & Marie Bihler
Beth A. McCabe Anonymous Stacy M. McKiernan Frank and Kay McNabb
In memory of Marilyn London Frank and Elizabeth Merrill Brian and Lois Merry Laura Metsch and Michael
Knapp
Anonymous Chris Meyer, MD Paul and Mary Miller***
In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Evans
Anonymous John and Rita Mollica
In memory of Marilyn London Eric and Dale Morse Connie Baxter and Greg
Moschetti Peter and Diane Motta
In memory of Marilyn London Mountain Insurance
Group, Inc. In memory of Marilyn London
Robert L. Murdock and Hildur E. Murdock
Sylvester and ColleenMurphy
Richard J. Nelson*Bill and Flo Nestor Cristina W. New John Nirenberg John A. North**Northland Downey
Insurance Group Margaret O’Connell
In memory of Thomas O’Connell, Sr.
Anonymous Richard H. Olson***Anonymous Judith Palmer
In memory of Philip Palmer Michelle Palmer Anonymous Bette and Raymond Parent
In memory of Raymond Parent
Laura Parker Lucille H. Parker Anonymous Deana M. Parrish*
In memory of Chuck Murray David J. Patek Mary-Lou Patnode Anonymous Albert Pelletier
In memory of our parents
Neil and Carleen Pelsue Faith L. Pepe Sandra L. Perea James and Shirley Perkins Ray and Ann Perra Richard and Cheryl Petrin Anonymous Physician’s Resource
Network, Inc. Joe and Becky Pichette**Pilcher Hospitality Group,
LLC In memory of Marilyn London
Joan Mary Pinilla In memory of Bernie Pinilla
Heddy Pomazi In memory of Eva Bohus
Robert and Katherine Pon Theodora Poulos Victoria Poulos Norman S. Powers
In memory of Marilyn London Anonymous William and Patricia Pusey
In honor of Drs. Chard, Kinley, Haydock, Evans, Brodhurst, Schmidt, McLarney & Potash
Paula S. Raskin In memory of Marilyn London
Sheldon and Beverley Ratner In memory of Marilyn London
Debra RauschDavid and Marsha Reardon
In memory of Marilyn London Peter M. Redmond
In memory of Marilyn London Harold and Lorraine
Resnick In memory of Marilyn London
Denise A. RiversGail Roberts
In memory of Donald B. Carvell
Ruth and Wallace Rockwood
Michael A. Roemer Marla Rogers-Small
In memory of Marilyn London Joseph C. Coombs and
Mary Frances Rooney
Valerie A. Rooney, MD Phylis G. Rosenthal
In memory of Marilyn London Anonymous David Ross Builder, Inc. Eloise S. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Sabater
In honor of Dr. Nickerson Veronica Sadd
In honor of Dr. Thomas W. Lewis
Keith and Mary Sanderson Belinda J. C. Sargent Jerome and Arline Saslow
In memory of Marilyn London Richard and Judith Schiller
In memory of Marilyn London Andrew and Rosalie
Schindel In memory of Marilyn London
Mark and Marion Schlefer David Schletter
In memory of Marilyn London Morton Schwartz
In memory of Marilyn London Andrew Sciortino
In memory of Anna B. Sciortino
Peggy D. Scott In memory of Lawrence R. Scott, Sr.
Anonymous Tink and June Severance Anonymous Anonymous Joan Shore Anonymous Andy Simonds Anonymous Barbara A. Smith
In memory of Henry L. Smith
Brenda Smith and Lenna Caples
Frederick B. Smith Mitchell B. Smith
In memory of Marilyn London Dr. Jilisa Snyder Gloria Solar RN, OCN
Rick and Mary Sorensen In memory of Bob & Luna Howe
Don and Shirley Spencer Francis and Gail Speno
In honor of Robert Tortolani, MD
Karen and AnthonySperanza
Laura Sperazi In memory of my parents
Doris I. Spicer**In memory of John G. Spicer
Bertie and Christine Sprague In memory of Edward F. Hurley
Anonymous*In memory of Sam St. John
Wayne and Brenda St. John In honor of Dr. Robert Tortolani
Vivian and Dean Stadel Hanne and Georg
Steinmeyer Walter and Nancy Stephens
In memory of Anthony Bolden
John and Peggy Stetzel Donald and Alice Stockwell Nancy E. Stockwell Anonymous Byron and Lee Stookey**
In honor of Denise Paasche Kent and Donna Straat
In memory of Marilyn London Cheryl Sund Doug and Ann Switzer Catherine Tallen
In memory of George W. Tallen
Etta E. Tarmy Ken and Marie Tatro Mr. and Mrs. John Thayer Dennis and Beverly Tier Joanne M. Tkaczyk Anonymous Fred and Karolina Tosi
In memory of Marilyn London
Dean Tracy Barbara Tudda & family
In honor of Thomas W. Lewis, MD
Anna Marie and MichaelTurco
Evie Tustin In memory of Eva Cummins
A. Shirley and Frederick Tyler*In honor of Drs. Fitzharris and Taylor-Olson
Betty and Bill Tyler**David and Linda Underhil* Thelma Underwood
In memory of Floyd Underwood
William E. Uptegrove Paul and Merrilyn Van
Gelder Anonymous**Gail Ventura**
In honor of Third Floor Staff
VFW Post 1034 Ladies Auxiliary**
Mariquita Vitzthum*Janet M. Walkiewicz*
In memory of Edith Davidson
Anonymous Byron M. Watson Rebecca Waxman Marlene Wein
In honor of Dr. Remeline Damasco
Michael and Lois Weiss In memory of Marilyn London
Rebecca A. West In honor of Dr. Thomas Evans
Mary N. Western*John and Ruth Whiteside Norman and Mary
Whittle Wendy Wilson Windham Coach &
Carriage, Inc. Sandra E. Wirstrom Mike Woodruff Lillian A. Wozniak Anonymous
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Ms. Arlyne P. Yeaw In honor of Drs. Thomas Evans, Thatcher, Chamberlin & Rosen
William and Nancy Yopp In memory of Marilyn London
Christine A. Younger In memory of Marion Younger
Erwin and Mary Stockwell Anonymous
Doctor’s Day Commemorative
GiftsSkip and Bonnie Amidon
In honor of Dr. Bob TortolaniBarbara Lowe
In honor of Dr. John GlickJohn and Judy Bagge
In honor of Dr. Gadowski and Dr. Blofson
Beth A. Baldwin-Page In honor of Dr. Greg Gadowski
Alta E. Barber In honor of John L. Glick, MD
Leo F. Barile In honor of Dr. Mary Chamberlin & the excellent staff in BMH Oncology
Cheryl Bedard and Ann Kimble In honor of Dr. R. Damasco
Art Benedict In honor of Dr. John Silkensen
Tina Blust In honor of Dr. Potash
Ione B. Brunton In honor of Thomas H. Lewis
Sam Bunker In honor of John L. Glick, MD
Charles and Nancy Butterfield In honor of John L. Glick, MD
Anonymous In honor of Paul D. Righi
Marcia R. Clark In honor of Dr. Laura Metsch
Anonymous In honor of Dr. David Albright
Laurie J. Dix In honor of Jane Katz Field, MD, and Valerie Rooney, MD
Mona A. Duke Philip and Mary Dunham
In honor of Dr. Robert Tortolani
Ilmari and Virginia Enola In honor of Dr. Thomas Evans
Robert and Margaret Evans In honor of Dr. Thomas Evans & Barbara
Harriet M. Fairbank In honor of Dr. Craig Goldberg
Felicity Freese In honor of Dr. Vranos
Kim Friedman In honor of Dr. Craig Goldberg
Anonymous In honor of Dr. Robert Tortolani
Claude Gouin In honor of David Albright, MD
Dr. Albert Grass and Deirdre Kelleher-Grass In honor of Tony Blofson
Art and Sue Greenbaum In honor of Drs. Tom W. Lewis, Dixon & McLarney
Robert and TheraHindmarsh In honor of E. A. McLarney
Edie and Wes Ives In honor of Dr. Eric R. Pofcher
Judy Jones In honor of Dr. John L. Glick
Geraldine L. Keith In honor of Dr. Clifford Langweiler
Leon G. Lacroix In honor of Christopher Meyer, MD
Anonymous In honor of Carolyn Taylor-Olson
Mary and Leo Laitres In honor of Dr. H. Dean Bresnahan
Dr. and Mrs. René R. LaPlante In honor of Dr. Thomas W. Lewis
Anonymous In honor of Dr. James Nickerson & Agnes Mikijaniec
Eileen and Joseph Lawrence In honor of Dr. Robert Tortolani
Alice C. Loomis In honor of Dr. Thomas Lewis
Thomas and SumikoMansfield In honor of Dr. Jeffry Potash
Greg Marcucci In honor of Joseph E. Rosen
T. Howard and Etta S. Mattison In honor of Thomas W. Lewis, MD
Anonymous In honor of Edward Elliott MD
Patricia S. Neer In honor of Drs. Hilke Breder, Jeffry Potash & M. Sczesny
Lucille H. Parker In honor of Dr. John Glick
Robert and Sen Pen Pu In honor of Robert Tortolani, MD
William and Patricia Pusey In honor of Drs. Chard, Kinley, Haydock, Evans, Brodhurst, Schmidt, McLarney & Potash
Mark W. Reinhardt In honor of Dr. John Silkensen
Michele Rowland In honor of David Albright, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Sabater In honor of Dr. Nickerson
Veronica Sadd In honor of Dr. Thomas W. Lewis
Marjory Smith In honor of Drs. Tortolani & Nickerson & Agnes Mikijaniec
Francis and Gail Speno In honor of Robert Tortolani, MD
Stillman and Shirley Cole Squiers In honor of Drs. Albright and Tepfer
Barbara H. St. John In honor of Robert E. Tortolani
Wayne and Brenda St. John In honor of Dr. Robert Tortolani
Byron and Lee Stookey In honor of Denise Paasche
Anonymous In honor of Thomas W. Lewis, MD
Anna Marie and Michael Turco
A. Shirley and FrederickTyler In honor of Drs. Fitzharris and Taylor-Olson
Donald Venice In honor of Dr. Langweiler
Winifred Vogt In honor of Dr. Eric R. Pofcher
Marlene Wein In honor of Dr. Remeline Damasco
Rebecca A. West In honor of Dr. Thomas Evans
John and Ruth Whiteside In honor of Drs. J. Potash & G. Gadowski
Ms. Arlyne P. Yeaw In honor of Drs. Evans, Thatcher, Chamberlin & Rosen
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Anonymous In honor of Dr. Remeline Damasco
Gifts In KindDonald BrehmRobin BittersRita ChabreBarbara A. EvansCarlton Garland
In memory of Eleanor Garland
Ginny GosselinKelly A. McCue
Commemorative Gifts
In memory of TylerChapman
Walter and MaryHarrington
In memory of Edward F. Hurley
Arbor Hill Commons Association
John and Ellen GomarloKen and Diane HillPat LaubachKim and Isabelle MannEdward and Eleanor
McCormickMartha and Mitch MomaneyThe Richards Group
Sunshine ClubDavid and Leona Smith
In memory of Darlene Hutchins
Debbie and Nick Partrick
In memory of James Laubach, Jr.
Mark Richards
In memory of CourtneyNau
Bruce Allbee
In memory of Everett Schenk, Sr.
Stephen and Jane BakerMiriam and Larry LanataBarry and Elsa Waxman
In memory of Paul E. Shield
Stephen and Jane BakerBarrows and Fisher Oil Co.Keith BrunoFriends at JPMorgan: Paul
Biscaia, Brian Gauvain, Tony Minchella, John Morley, Jeffrey Oliveira & Jason Ronca
Hisham and RashedKanaan of C. E. Bradley Laboratories, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. David CoatesJoanne and David CoreyDoris DearbornCarol McAuliffe
Delmonico & Peter Delmonico
Julia Donahue, Marilyn F., Geri, Andrea, Cheryl,Ann Marie Sallusti, Leslie Finley, Kristy, Lisa O., Carla Baird, Michelle T., Sue, Kathy D. & Mary Swanson
Carol H. FiskeGeode Capital
Management, LLCGoldman SachsGPI Construction, Inc.Adrienne Ruderman and
Dan KetnerKeyBank Employees
Kathy LapanClaire and Mike LavenderKim and Isabelle MannKelly McAleerEric and Susan MerrillGar and Nicole MurthaMargaret M. MurthaDavid and Betsy
NeumeisterMark and Liz RichardsColonel & Mrs. Ronald
SilviaGary SoaresBen and Debra TaggardHenry TaggardA. L. Tyler & Sons, Inc.Claire S. WalpoleJohn and Ann Walsh
Special & Restricted Gifts
(Gifts directed to the following restricted funds this fiscal year:
Cardio/Pulmonary Rehab, Comprehensive Breast Care
Program, Cornerstone Pediatrics,Grateful Patient Fund,
Komen Fund, Misc. Grants, Reach Out & Read and Dr. Ansel B. True Library Fund)
James T. Abbot Cheryl Atamaniuk Leo F. Barile, Jr. BCC Ladies Golf
Association Brattleboro Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary Laura B. Burdo Marie Buttrey Ayla and Raymond Clark Ralph L. Depanfilis Tina M. Ellis Tom and Barbara Evans Barbara Frodenberg Jain Gavin KeyBank Foundation Trisha Kneeland Komen VT/NH Race for
the Cure Louise LeGouis Pat and Stan Mack
Eric and Dale Morse Elizabeth Neronski Micheline Schubert Target TD Charitable Foundation The Thomas Thompson
Trust Tina Van Iderstine Adrianne M. Vivenzio VT State Association of
Emblem Clubs Craig O. Weed LeeAnn Williams
In honor of all who work and volunteer at BMH
Jane and Corwin McAllister
In memory of Linda Bonnett
BMH Rehab Services Dept.
Esther Carvell Denise S. Gallagher
In honor of Rae BrownRon Romano
In honor of Romi Buckley’s birth
Emily and Jonathan Wolfman
In recognition of the Cardiac Rehab Program
Karen Hein
In memory of Ceclia Clark and Elisa Clark
Elizabeth C. Newton
In memory of James Dunleavy
David A. Baronas Russ and Peg Haviland Veronica Sadd
In memory of Joseph and Corinne Grover
Whitney Grover
Commemorative Gifts are a way to honor BMH as well as the memory of a loved one, celebrate a special event, or to show appreciation for care received. To learn more, please call the Office of Development at 802-257-8314 or visit our website at www.bmhvt.org/giving.
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In loving memory of Marilynn (Lynn) Hayes
Barbara and Harold Hahn Christine M. Hayes Tom and Jackey Hayes Carole Yaple
In memory of Alice La Rosa
The Dearborn Family: Doris, Donna & Wally and David & Meka
Richard H. Hamilton Walter and Mary
Harrington Mary Jameson John A. LaRosa John and Barbara
Moynihan Veronica Sadd Russell and Doris
Stephens Constance Wallin John and Mary Wright
In memory of Robert A. Lawlor, Sr.
Kathy and Mike Aldrich BMH Perioperative Dept. Wallace F. Kemp Mary F. Lafayette Corrinne Menard Arthur L. Royce Bernard and Sandra Smith Spaulding & Madden Tax
Services, LLC
In memory of Theresa Longe
Michael and Sharon O’Connor
In memory of Dr. James Miniszek
Martha Jane Fenn
In memory of Robert Munoz
Barbara & Harvey Pofcher
In memory of Gary NeversDr. and Mrs. René R.
LaPlante
In honor of Stella Porth(born 2/11/09 at BMH)
Gideon and Sara Porth
In memory of Theodora Poulos
AARP Chapter #763 Frederick and Carol
Edmonds Martha Jane Fenn Barbara M. Fitts Charles and Mary
Henderson
In memory of ReverendDr. Dennis J. Roth
Lee and Bernice Banning Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Barber Ed and Winnie Bradley Abbie E. Burrows Jerry, Sheila & Josh
Clough and Mark & Emily Hutchinson
Joyana, Steve and Isaac Damon
William and Martha Damon Larry and Marcia Greene Mrs. Rodney Greenough Janice E. Grover Richard H. Hamilton Dolores M. Harvey Beth and Dan Johnson Judith Johnson Pamela A. Johnson Christopher and Emily
Joseph Doreen Manetta, Caroline
Mellone & Sharon Ebol Alice D. Marshall George and Jeane Martin Henry and Janice Martin Natalie Maynard Ray & Kathy Nicholas and
Family Pamela Nicholson Shelley Nicholson Marion L. Olsen Alan and Rosalie Pratt Roger and Wendy Raymond Betty C. Roberts
Shelburne Falls MilitaryBand
Richard and Judith Stoehr Helen Stotz Jacqueline E. Trenholm Vermont Theatre
Company Winifred Vogt Charles and Gertrude
Woodard
In memory of John A. Ryan
Ellen A. Holmes
In loving memory of Roger Weatherhead
The Leiterman Family VFW Post 1034 Ladies
Auxiliary
Planning Your Gift - Leaving a Legacy
Charitable bequests and trusts are excellent means of expressing appreciation for care and services. By naming Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in your will or charitable trust, you help ensure high quality health care for generations to come. If you would like more information about The 1904 Legacy Society, please contact the Director of Development at 802-257-8314 or visit us on the web at www.bmhvt.org/giving.
1904 Legacy Society Members
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Amidon
Estate of Hildegard BaehneBill & Linda BedardEstate of Helen DurantEstate of Lilliane A. EbelingMartha Jane FennRoland & Harriet FisherEstate of Elisabeth N. Freeze Robert T. GannettEstate of Victoria GeorgeChristina & Peter GibbonsEstate of Jean B. GorsuchEstate of Kate HaagenVernon B. Hagenbuckle TrustElizabeth J. HarrisonEd HurleyMaria Luisa Lederer TrustEstate of Ruth B.
MacMichaelRick MansonEstate of Agnes McGregorElizabeth F. MooreEstate of Evelena S. OakesHoward & Lorene O’Bryan
Hospital FundAnonymous Estate of Wales ReadEstate of Dorothy E. RobbinsEstate of Dorothy RoddyEstate of Eleanor W. RogersAnonymousSusan & Peter SherlockEllen SmithEstate of Annamae Betsey
SnowHeidi Kendrick & Robert
G. SoucyElizabeth R. Stearns
CharitableTrustEstate of Robert M. StebbinsEstate of Elizabeth R.
TailleurEstate of Beatrice T. WarrenMara Williams Oakes
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lives in Cleveland, and the two agreed that even when compared to the finest hospitals in large cities, their mother was getting the best possible attention and treatment at BMH.
When Muriel passed away, everyone at the hospital was very respectful of the families’ privacy and wishes, Lissa says, citing especially their case manager, Dion Eleftherakis, whom she calls “an angel.” She credits the way the BMH staff went out of their way to make her mother as comfortable as possible as the reason she chose to make a gift to the hospital as well as why she agreed to share her story.
“People should know the hospital in their community is helping people,” says Lissa. “It’s nice to know that the hospital is there if we ever need it again.”
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Mid-Winter’s Eve“Giving from the Heart” Gala
Saturday, February 12, 2011
To support Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Oncology Department
In honor of Steve & Jane Baker for all they have given to the BMH
community
“The most crucial element of healing is what is in our hearts.”