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The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

The Alumnae Association of the School of Nursing
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Category: Remembering our Nurses

2019 Heather Diduch Cl’60

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 Karen

Heather Kathleen Diduch (nee Nixon) passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home August 24, 2019 at the age of 80 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her brother Bob and… Read more2019 Heather Diduch Cl’60

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2020 Marion Elva Monkman Cl’55

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 Karen

16 JULY 1934 – 22 NOVEMBER 2020 Marion Monkman, beloved, only child of Archie Monkman and Elva Hulme, passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on November 22, 2020 after a valiant struggle with Covid-19. Marian was a proud graduate… Read more2020 Marion Elva Monkman Cl’55

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2022 Iris Yemchuk Cl’61

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 Karen

30-Jun-1940 – 27-Feb-2022 Iris Pauline Yemchuk June 30, 1940 – February 27, 2022 Iris was born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan to loving parents Thomas Tony Yemchuk who passed away in 1961 and Julia Yemchuk Ochrimuk nee Baschuk who passed away in… Read more2022 Iris Yemchuk Cl’61

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2020 Anne (Sutherland) Powell Cl’60F 

March 28, 2022July 13, 2022 Karen

With sad hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Anne Powell of Leaskdale on March 28, 2020 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Anne will be remembered for her twinkling sense of humour and hearty laugh, her desire to help others… Read more2020 Anne (Sutherland) Powell Cl’60F 

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2022 Anita Bertine Hofstatter Cl’57F

February 17, 2022June 15, 2022 Karen

AUGUST 15, 1934 – JANUARY 17, 2022 Anita Bertine Hofstatter, age 87, of North York, Ontario passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Anita was born August 15, 1934. Anita made numerous contributions to her city, including decades of volunteer work serving… Read more2022 Anita Bertine Hofstatter Cl’57F

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2022 Thelma Elizabeth (Raaflaub) Short Cl’52

February 17, 2022February 25, 2022 Karen

1 AUGUST, 1930 – 13 FEBRUARY, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thelma Elizabeth Short (nee Raaflaub) in her 92nd year. Thelma peacefully entered her promised eternal life on Sunday February 13th, 2022, surrounded by her… Read more2022 Thelma Elizabeth (Raaflaub) Short Cl’52

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2021 Lillian (Calberry) Chalmers Cl’48

January 31, 2022June 15, 2022 eleanor

APRIL 17, 1927 – NOVEMBER 1, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Chalmers on November 1, 2022 at the age of 94. Lillian is predeceased by her husband Thomas Junior Chalmers in 1978, her parents… Read more2021 Lillian (Calberry) Chalmers Cl’48

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2021 Marion Kathleen (Harvey) Chambers Cl’57F

December 4, 2021June 15, 2022 Karen

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Marion Kathleen Chambers, née Harvey (Kitchener, Ontario), announces her passing on November 10, 2021, at the age of 87. Marion passed away in Cambridge, Ontario and will be lovingly remembered… Read more2021 Marion Kathleen (Harvey) Chambers Cl’57F

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2021 Shirley (Hallyburton) Steiner Cl’57

November 29, 2021June 15, 2022 Karen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley at the Trent Valley Lodge Nursing Home while surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 11th, 2021. Shirley of Trenton, at the age of 86. Predeceased by… Read more2021 Shirley (Hallyburton) Steiner Cl’57

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2021 Patricia Mary (Yeates) Lytle Cl’65

November 6, 2021March 28, 2022 Karen

Patricia Mary Lytle (nee Yeates) RN ret. – March 12, 1943 – October 24, 2021Passed away at KGH after a brief illness in her 78th year on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Predeceased by husband Peter (2020). Survived by sons Alan… Read more2021 Patricia Mary (Yeates) Lytle Cl’65

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  • Jean Masten, Director of Nursing 1939 - 1961
  • By Nan Sidler
  • Elsbeth Geiger, RN, BN, MA, Director of Nursing in the 1960's.
  • Louise Brent, Superintendent 1896-1913
  • 67 College St, 1892-1951
  • Queen Elizabeth (then Princess Elizabeth) visits the 'new' Hospital at 555 University Ave on Oct 12, 1951. A very proud moment for the hospital and these nurses and patients.
  • Lillian (Calberry) Chalmers Cl'48

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