Tree of Lights Illuminating Hope, Heroes and Remembering Those We Love
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | 4:30 PM A Virtual Event
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital gratefully acknowledges these supporters of our 32nd Annual
Tree of Lights Tree Top Sponsor
bright Light Sponsors
Twinkling Light Sponsors Leslie Cheney, Donna & Ken Grinnell, Jan Kenneally & Family, The Henry/Kirkland Family, Patrick & Karen McCarthy, The Van Walsum Family
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2020 Virtual Program Prelude: Honor Roll of Tributes Introduction: Deb Van Walsum, Tree of Lights Co-Chair and President, Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Welcome: Christine Schuster, President & CEO, Emerson Hospital Reading & Meditation: Anne Marie Rowse, CMC Chaplain, Interfaith Chaplain at Emerson Hospital Candle Lighting: Deb Van Walsum, Reading of names Chaplain Rowse, lighting of candles in memory of Emerson Hospital Staff & Volunteers Song of Reflection: Jennifer Manickam You'll Never Walk Alone Written by: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Tree Blessing: Rev. Sarah Hathaway, Director of Spiritual Life at Newbury Court Closing & Tree Lighting: Deb Van Walsum
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You'll Never Walk Alone
Sung by Jennifer Manickam Written by: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II When you walk through a storm Hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark At the end of a storm There's a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain Though your dreams be tossed and blown Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital
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2020 Tributes Illuminating Hope, Heroes and Remembering Those We Love
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In Remembrance of: Staff Lisa Delaria, Robyn Houde Auxiliary Members & Loved Ones – Past & Present Mary Andrews, Joanne Armstrong, Lorraine Celi, Thomas Crowther, Robert J. Cruz, Charlotte Demetri, Virginia Essman, Beatrice Falabella, Robert Kemp, Marian Killam, Zoe Kolligian, Mary Ann Lee, Gerald Moscariello, Dorothy Swanson, Kelvey Woodman Hospital Volunteers – Past & Present Jean Bachman, Dilara O’Connell, Dorothy Swanson Hospital Corporators – Past & Present Jagdish Agarwal
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Elizabeth Acquaviva ~ In Memory of Emma Acquaviva Jo Anne Albright ~ In Memory of Read Albright Annette Allison ~ In Memory of Dolores & John Fessenden Annette Allison ~ In Memory of Gordon Josephson Annette Allison ~ In Memory of Cynthia Tolman Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin ~ In Memory of Alka Beaudoin Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin ~ In Memory of Bill Deveaux Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin ~ In Memory of Rich Simeone Bobbi & Chip Benson ~ In Honor of Dr. John McGrath & Staff of MGH Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Bobbi & Chip Benson ~ In Memory of Our Parents, Arthur Benson, Bob & Ann Lane Chip Benson ~ In Honor of the Folks at Emerson Blood Bank Bobbi Benson ~ In Honor of Deb Van Walsum & Tree of Lights Committee Janet Simpson Benvenuti ~ In Honor of Alma Benvenuti Janet Simpson Benvenuti ~ In Honor of Eric & Carolyn Benvenuti Janet Simpson Benvenuti ~ In Honor of Katie Benvenuti Ted Bergey ~ In Memory of John Bergey Dorothy Bergin ~ In Memory of John W. Bergin, MD Dorothy Bergin ~ In Memory of C. Rogers Lord, MD
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Gail Bernardin ~ In Memory of George Bernardin Gail Bernardin ~ In Memory of Robert Collins Gail Bernardin ~ In Memory of Virginia Collins Gail Bernardin ~ In Memory of Mary Lou Hunter Kathleen Casaletto ~ In Memory of Dr. Richard Porter Kathleen Casaletto ~ In Honor of Betty McKee Kathleen Casaletto ~ In Honor of Ruth Porter Kathleen Casaletto ~ In Honor of Shirley Spencer Leslie Cheney ~ In Memory of Philip Cheney Leslie Cheney ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Gloria & Chuck Clough ~ For Kristen Abraham Gloria & Chuck Clough ~ In Memory of James Canty Gloria & Chuck Clough ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Joyce Davis ~ In Honor of the Wonderful Outpatient Surgery Nurses at Emerson Hospital Charles & Katharine Denault ~ For Polly Carpenter Karen Donoghue ~ In Honor of All the Emerson Hospital Heroes Karen Donoghue ~ In Memory of Win Hindle Karen Donoghue ~ In Honor of Ebit Speers Diane & Dave Earl ~ In Memory of Rosemary Bliss Albert D. Ehrenfried ~ In Memory of Jo-An Ehrenfried
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Emerson Hospital Staff & Engineering ~ In Memory of Bill-Jim P. Longo Emerson Hospital Engineering ~ In Honor of Our Veterans Patricia D. Fleischauer ~ For Mary Newman John & Jane Glazier ~ In Memory of Brendan Mericantante John & Jane Glazier ~ In Memory of Sally Orcutt The Goldman Family ~ In Memory of Lindsay Falck Ronni Goldsmith ~ In Memory of Mary & John Donelan Ronni Goldsmith ~ In Memory of Jason Goldsmith Donna & Ken Grinnell ~ In Memory of Gordon & Ruth Brandes Donna & Ken Grinnell ~ In Honor of Emmy & Taylor Carr Donna & Ken Grinnell ~ In Memory of William & Virginia Grinnell Donna & Ken Grinnell ~ In Memory of Paul & Marion Johnson Denise & Eric Haartz ~ In Memory of Richard & Alice English Lisa & Michael Hachey ~ In Memory of Elwin Thibault Carol Ann Hannan ~ In Memory of William & Gloria Hannan Lisa, Damon & Lauren Harrell ~ In Memory of Paul Cale Lisa, Damon & Lauren Harrell ~ In Memory of George Harrell Lisa, Damon & Lauren Harrell ~ In Memory of Tony Mazurco Sarah K. Hindle ~ In Memory of Win Hindle Estelle K. Keast ~ In Memory of David Keast Estelle K. Keast ~ In Memory of Jeffrey Keast Estelle K. Keast ~ In Honor of Angela Smith
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Mary M. Kemp ~ In Memory of Mary Andrews Mary M. Kemp ~ In Memory of Philip Cheney Mary M. Kemp ~ In Memory of James Diegnan Mary M. Kemp ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Mary M. Kemp ~ In Memory of Allene Kussin Mary M. Kemp ~ In Memory of Richard Sur Christine Q. Kielar ~ In Memory of Marylin & Timmie Vetrano The Killian Family ~ In Honor of The Chelton Family The Killian Family ~ In Honor of Meghan, Grace & Matthew Killian The Killian Family ~ In Honor of The Mullins Family The Killian Family ~ In Honor of The Pugh Family Amy Kivimaki ~ In Honor of the Hereos of Emerson Hospital Fritz Kussin ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Fritz Kussin ~ In Memory of Allie Kussin Karl & Sarah Kussin ~ In Memory of Geraldine Ryan Howe Karl & Sarah Kussin ~ In Memory of Georgine Lord Kussin Karl & Sarah Kussin ~ In Memory of Allene R. Kussin Bill & Ruth Lahey ~ In Memory of Bill-Jim P. Longo Lorri Langin ~ In Memory of Our Family Who Are No Longer With Us John & Dottie MacKeen ~ For Thelma & Laurie MacKeen John & Dottie MacKeen ~ For Rader & Mary Martin
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Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Lorraine Celi Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Jack Casmir Wiza MaryAlice & Webster Mudge ~ In Honor of Ursula, Leland, & Evelyn Mudge The Mudge Family ~ In Honor of Patrick Mahicka The Mudge Family ~ In Memory of Dale Sperry Mudge Laura Mullins ~ In Memory of Chief Robert Carroll Laura Mullins ~ In Memory of Bryan Carroll Ms. Laura Mullins ~ In Memory of Ellen Ricciardelli Jennifer & Claudy Mullon ~ In Memory of John & Virginia Behm Jennifer & Claudy Mullon ~ In Memory of Sam Smith Carolyn Myers ~ In Memory of Mark Myers Karen Napoli ~ For Rita Napoli Karen Napoli ~ For Shea Napoli Pamela O'Brien ~ In Memory of Charles Adams Pamela O'Brien ~ In Memory of Jack Donahue Pamela O'Brien ~ In Memory of Robert Misiewicz Ginger Pearson ~ In Memory of John H. Pearson, Jr. Nancy G. Powell-Daley ~ In Memory of Royston T. Daley Timothy & Abbey Redmond ~ In Memory of Andrea Redmond Jill & Bob Robitaille ~ In Memory of Bob & Shirley Robitaille Jill & Bob Robitaille ~ In Memory of Bill & Caroline Schaeffer
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Mimi D. Rutledge ~ In Memory of Jennifer Bemis Mimi D. Rutledge ~ In Memory of Ronnie Deck Mimi D. Rutledge ~ In Memory of Raymond H. Deck Mimi D. Rutledge ~ In Memory of Jenny King Phillips Sally Savelle ~ In Honor of Emerson Hospital Leadership, Employees, Staff, Auxilians & Volunteers Jaleen Siekman ~ In Honor of Amy Caggiano Jaleen Siekman ~ In Honor of Christine Schuster Jaleen Siekman ~ In Honor of Deb Van Walsum Liza & Travis Snell ~ In Memory of Dorothy Dyer Anderson & Dana Anderson Liza & Travis Snell ~ In Memory of Blanche & Antone Gurall Liza Snell ~ In Memory of Kelvey Woodman Astrid Williams & Dr. Greg Martin ~ In Honor of Health Care Heroes Sally Williams ~ In Memory of Rachella Bolton Carol Wipper & Family ~ In Honor of The Cunanan Family Carol Wipper & Family ~ In Memory of Jacquie Leinbach Carol Wipper & Family ~ In Honor of Wendi Snider
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Elizabeth Acquaviva ~ In Memory of Barry Acquaviva Anonymous ~ In Honor of Nurses, aides, doctors who do life saving pediatric work at Emerson Hospital Demi Ayres ~ In Memory of Rob Ayres Dennis & Liz Berk ~ In Memory of Mary Andrews William Boger ~ In Memory of Mae Boger Andrea Brox ~ In Honor of Essential & Health Care Workers Amy Caggiano ~ In Honor of Yverre Bobay Amy Caggiano ~ In Memory of Dawn Chapman Amy Caggiano ~ In Honor of Wendy Gilden The Caggiano Family ~ In Memory of Mark Hollobaugh The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of Tom & Ann Hollobaugh Amy Caggiano ~ In Honor of Amanda Smith Amy Caggiano ~ In Honor of Christine Stevens Frances S. Daly ~ In Memory of Cynthia Daly Frances S. Daly ~ For William Daly Charles & Katharine Denault ~ For Derr Carpenter Charles & Katharine Denault ~ For Eliot Denault Jospehine Dinardo Halper ~ In Memory of Herbert Halper Jospehine Dinardo Halper ~ In Memory of James Impernto
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Betty J. Farfaras ~ For Nick, Ashley & Andrew Farfaras Betty J. Farfaras ~ For William Spiro Farfaras Betty J. Farfaras ~ For Leila & Hanna Souhail Rose Ann Giordano ~ In Memory of Ann Laura Giordano Rose Ann Giordano ~ In Memory of James Giordano JR. Rose Ann Giordano ~ In Memory of James Giordano SR. Diana H. Glendon ~ In Honor of My 10 Grandchildren The Goldman Family ~ In Honor of The Cappalletti/Tarantino Family The Goldman Family ~ In Honor of The Kelly/Alley Family The Goldman Family ~ In Honor of The Lee/Foley Family The Goldman Family ~ In Honor of The Martinian/Bogosian Family The Goldman Family ~ In Honor of The Perron Family Denise & Eric Haartz ~ For Randy Clark Denise & Eric Haartz ~ For Mr. Louis Vargas Lisa & Michael Hachey ~ In Memory of Wendy Axtman Lisa & Michael Hachey ~ In Memory of Sarah Blake Michelle Hanlon ~ In Memory of Arlyn Koehler Alice Hardy ~ In Memory of Duane Sterling Hardy Alice Hardy ~ For Gordon Hardy Janet & Alan Hart ~ In Memory of Mary Jane 'Jean' Page
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Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Peter Hindle Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Winston Hindle Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Janet Hoskin Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Nancy Knight Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Will Monohan Sarah K. Hindle ~ In Memory of Marianne Felch Sarah K. Hindle ~ In Memory of Peter Hindle Sarah K. Hindle ~ In Memory of Tom Hindle Sarah K. Hindle ~ In Honor of Martha Sexauer Sarah K. Hindle ~ In Honor of Ebit Speers Joan Hyden & Family ~ In Memory of Wally Hyden Merri Lee Johnson ~ In Honor of Wilma W. Johnson Merri Lee Johnson ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Wilma W. Johnson ~ In Memory of Aldie E. Johnson, Jr. Wilma W. Johnson ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Wilma W. Johnson ~ In Memory of Mary Ann Lee Wilma W. Johnson ~In Memory of Barbara Solakian Dr. Martin J. Kafina ~ In Memory of Frank Benedicts Dr. Martin J. Kafina ~ In Memory of M. Jeremiah Dr. Martin J. Kafina ~ In Memory of Josephine Podorf
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Jeanne S. Kangas ~ In Memory of Anne Kirby Atwood Jeanne S. Kangas ~ In Memory of Avery W. Steele Jeanne S. Kangas ~ In Memory of Elizabeth 'Liz' West Christine Battisti Keane ~ In memory of Fire Fighter William J. Boyle Christine Battisti Keane ~ In memory of Eleanore M. Casey Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Honor of rising and achieving great outcomes Christine Battisti Keane ~ In honor of the DALS team and their everyday care and compassion – Happy Holidays! Ruth Kenneson ~ In Memory of Arleon Waldron Christine Q. Kielar ~ In Honor of Dr. Jon Dubois & Staff of MGH Cancer Center Medical Oncology Christine Q. Kielar ~ In Honor of Dr. Gail Herzig Christine Q. Kielar ~ In Honor of Dr.John McGrath & Staff of MGH Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Christine Q. Kielar ~ In Honor of Christine Schuster, President & CEO Christine Q. Kielar ~ In Honor of Staff of NAKA Infusion Center The Killian Family ~ In Honor of Molly Bergin The Killian Family ~ In Memory of Eileen Hunsinger The Killian Family ~ In Honor of Helen & Ray Killian The Killian Family ~In Honor of Anna Mullins The Killian Family ~ In Memory of Richard Mullins
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Lorri Langin ~ In Honor of The Emerson Hospital Health Care Staff Niressa & Ken Martin ~ In Honor of Kingston & Lenox Martin Lynn Martin ~ In Memory of Tom Martin Lynn Martin ~ In Memory of Jean McGrath Colleen McCabe ~ In Honor of Janet Davis Colleen McCabe ~ In Honor of Maria at Emerson Hospital’s Gift Shop Colleen McCabe ~ In Honor of Donna Pioli Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Louise P. Ackerly Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Charles Colburn Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Jason Colburn Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ in memory of Maurice Horgan Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Walter Lyons Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Honor of Dr. John McGrath & Staff of MGH Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of John Patrick O'Leary Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of James M. Paschal Karen & Patrick McCarthy ~ In Memory of Bruce Perry Helen Micciche ~ In Memory of Kimberly Briggs The Micciche & Murrary Families ~ In Memory of Alphonse Micciche Leland Mudge ~ In Honor of My friend, William
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William & Eunice W. Nussbum ~ For Bill Nussbum William & Eunice W. Nussbum ~ For Virginia Nussbum William & Eunice W. Nussbum ~ For Edwin Walker William & Eunice W. Nussbum ~ For Dorothy Walker Ginger Pearson ~ In Memory of John H. Pearson, Jr. Emerson Emergency Physicans ~ In Honor of All EP's, PA's, and ED Staff Who Have Lost a Loved One Judy Powers ~ In Memory of Barbara Early Judy Powers ~ In Memory of Betty Jack Judy Powers ~ In Memory of Mike Myles Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Henry Bassett Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Lorraine Bassett Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Richard Dufresne Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Glenn Kelly Dufresne Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Pauline Gill Mark Rus ~ In Honor of Essential & Health Care Workers at Emerson Hospital Fredda & Burt Sage ~ In Memory of Abigail Harris Fredda & Burt Sage ~ In Memory of Mary Ann Lee Jackie & John Snelling ~ In Honor of The Snelling Family Katherine Spencer ~ In Honor of My family: My Children & My Husband
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Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Honor of The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Honor of Amy Caggiano Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Memory of Jennie Camilliere Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Memory of Richard Janosky Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Honor of Christine Schuster Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Memory of Jack Searles Steve & Joan Verrill ~ For Amy Verrill Steve & Joan Verrill ~ For Lloyd Verrill Steve & Joan Verrill ~ For David & Jeffrey Verrill Evan P. Welch ~ In Memory of Jernos Ludwig Evan P. Welch ~ In Memory of Tina Patsos Evan P. Welch ~ In Memory of Lisa Welch Patricia F. Willard ~ In Honor of the Dedicated Health Care Workers at Emerson Carol Wipper & Family ~ In Honor of Amy Caggiano Carol Wipper & Family ~ In Memory of Barbara Jane Hunter Carol Wipper & Family ~ In Memory of Linden Welch
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Featured Chaplains Anne Marie A. Rowse, BS, MBA, LNA, CMC Chaplain, Spirtual Care Services Emerson Hospital
Anne Marie Rowse, a Chaplain with Emerson’s Spiritual Care Services has worked in the health care industry for over 35 years. Her work has taken her to nursing homes and assisted living facilities and in the role of a certified care manager. Prior to joining Emerson Hospital last September, she worked at Lowell General and Leominster Hospital as a chaplain. Anne Marie is grateful to minister within her community to patients, their loved ones and staff on all floors including NAKA. Anne Marie lives in Harvard, MA with her husband Steve and they have three grown daughters.
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Featured Chaplains Rev. Sarah Hathaway Director of Spiritual Life Newbury Court Rev. Sarah Hathaway serves as Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life at Newbury Court. Her ministry there began in August 2016 and is a unique and beautiful tapestry of traditional “parish� ministry and health-care chaplaincy, wherein she preaches, leads worship, officiates special services and funerals, facilitates opportunities for education and spiritual wellness, makes pastoral care visits, while also fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of health-care chaplains. Sarah has been working as a chaplain since 2011 and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 2017. She attended and graduated with her Masters of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School (HDS) in 2011. In addition to chaplaincy at Newbury Court, she has also worked in hospice and hospital chaplaincy. Sarah grew up in Southern California and attended the University of California, San Diego, graduating with a major in political science and a minor in creative writing. Before enrolling at HDS, she spent two years teaching middle school special education in New York City with Teach for America. Sarah is married to Rev. Tom Hathaway, the pastor of Hillside Community Church in Medford, Massachusetts. They live in Shirley with their adorable and spoiled dog Orca (a five year-old terrier mix).
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital
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Illuminating Hope, Heroes and Remembering Those We Love 2020 Tree of Lights Committee Chair: Deb Van Walsum & Interim Co-Chair: Liz Berk Members: Leslie Cheney, Jennifer Cyrs, Donna Grinnell, Denise & Eric Haartz, Jan Kenneally, Betty Ann Killian, Karen McCarthy, Claire Maloney, Carolyn Myers, Sally Savelle, Susan Spuhler 2020 Tree of Lights Student Volunteer Clark Hanlon
Upcoming Events Through December 31st: Little Hands, Big Wishes Seasonal Greeting Card Community Crafting Show your appreciation by creating a card for someone special this November and December. We can express our gratitude at home and in our community. Send the Auxiliary a digital picture of your card and we'll share it with staff. Email us at EmersonAuxiliary@gmail.com Save the Date! January 21, 7:00 pm - Virtual Wellness Event Fresh Start: Starting 2021 with Healthy Habits Join us as we discuss sustaining healthy behavior through the winter and new year. Covering topics like healthy winter snacks, comfort foods and cleanses, our virtual event will conclude with tips on staying active with exercise at home.
Look for more information on our winter fundraising event questions? email the Auxiliary at EmersonAuxiliary@gmail.com
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