Tree of Lights Illuminating Hope, Heroes and Remembering Those We Love
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 4:30 PM
A Virtual Event
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital gratefully acknowledges these supporters of our 33rd 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, Karen & Paul Mcginn, Top Cleaners, The Van Walsum Family
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2021 Virtual Program Prelude: Honor Roll of Tributes
Introduction: Karen McGinn, President, Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital
Welcome: Mark Mahnfeldt, Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer, Emerson Hospital
Reading & Meditation: Nancy Haynes, Chaplain, Spiritual Care Services, Emerson Hospital
Candle Lighting: Karen McGinn, Reading of names Chaplain Haynes, lighting of candles in memory of Emerson Hospital Staff & Volunteers
Song of Reflection: Holy Family Handbell Choir James Barkovic, Music Director, Holy Family Parish Holy Manna, Columbian Harmony (1829), Arr. for handbells by Lloyd Larson
Tree Blessing: Rev. Kristin Rinehimer Director of Spiritual Life, Newbury Court
Tree Lighting: Karen McGinn
Closing Vocals: The Parting Glass, Traditional arr. by The Wailin’ Jennys, sung by BroadBand
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital
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2021 Tributes Illuminating Hope, Heroes and Remembering Those We Love
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In Remembrance of: Staff Lisa Simm Auxiliary Members & Loved Ones – Past & Present Antoinette Cantlin, Dorothy 'Dot' Higgins, Christopher McKinney, Elizabeth Paparello, Charlotte Wetherbee Hospital Volunteers – Past & Present Gretchen Ellis, Richard McLocklin Hospital Corporators – Past & Present John Alexanderson, Al Ehrenfried, Alan Emmett, William Lawrence, Donald MacKenzie, David McKown, Sarah Newton, Bill Nussbum, Robert Vannerson, Lawrence Quigley, Liese Stuntz, George Wiltsee
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Elizabeth Acquaviva ~ In Memory of Joan Maul Elizabeth Acquaviva ~ In Memory of Elaine Smiley Jo Anne Albright ~ In Memory of Read E. Albright Annette Allison ~ In Memory of Dolores & John Fessenden Annette Allison ~ In Memory of Arlene Josephson Annette Allison ~ In Memory of Gordon Josephson Annette Allison ~ In Memory of Cynthia Tolman Joeth Barlas ~ In Honor of Nuri Barlas Joeth Barlas ~ In Memory of Jack Searles Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin ~ In Memory of Alcide (Alka) Beaudoin Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin ~ In Memory of Phil Belangor Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin ~ In Memory of Bill Deveaux Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin ~ In Memory of Rich Simeone Bobbi & Chip Benson ~ In Honor of our Parents, Art & Peg Benson & Bob & Ann Lane Dorothy Bergin ~ In Memory of John W. Bergin, MD Dorothy Bergin ~ In Memory of C. Rogers Lord, MD
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Kathy Casaletto ~ In Memory of Dottie Annis Kathy Casaletto ~ In Memory of Betty McKee Kathy Casaletto ~ In Memory of Dr. Richard Porter Leslie Cheney ~ In Memory of Philip Cheney Leslie Cheney ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Gloria & Charles Clough ~ For Kristin Abraham Gloria & Charles Clough ~ For James Canty Gloria & Charles Clough ~ For Joanne Lynch Sarah Curran & Scott Moriyama ~ In Memory of John Curran Jennifer Cyrs ~ In Memory of Jane & John Galvin Jennifer Cyrs ~ In Memory of Richard & Mary Killian Jennifer Cyrs ~ In Memory of John McDuffie Joyce Davis ~ In Memory of Lucien Archacki Mark & Joyce Davis ~ In Memory of S. Prestley Blake Joyce Davis ~ In Memory of Bess Tierney Deb Greene M.D. ~ In Memory of Judy Nairus Dad & Susan Dee ~ In Memory of Avery Johnson Mark & Susan Dee ~ In Honor of Sherry Dee Mobley Uncle Mark & Aunt Susan Dee ~ In Memory of Nathan P. Mobley
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Dorothy MacKeen ~ In Memory of Lawrence & Thelma MacKeen Dorothy MacKeen ~ In Memory of Rader & Mary Martin Diane Earl ~ In Memory of Rosemary Bliss Diane Earl ~ In Memory of Alan Emmet Emerson Staff & Engineering ~ In Memory of Bill-Jim P. Longo Pat Fleischauer ~ In Memory of Helen Moriyama Pat Fleischauer ~ In Memory of Mary Newman Ronni L. Goldsmith, M.D. ~ In Memory of John & Mary Donelan Ronni L. Goldsmith, M.D. ~ In Memory of Jason Goldsmith Rosemary Grande ~ In Memory of Al & Victoria Antonitis Rosemary Grande ~ In Memory of Lucian, Josephine & Marie Grande Rosemary Grande ~ In Memory of Christopher Johnson Donna & Ken Grinnell ~ In Memory of Ruth & Gordon Brandes Nana & Pop 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 Donna & Ken Grinell ~ In Memory of Raymond Miller Denise Haartz ~ In Memory of Richard & Alice English Eric & Denise Haartz ~ In Memory of Ted Haartz Eric & Denise Haartz ~ In Memory of Dorothy 'Dot' Higgins Eric & Denise Haartz ~ In Memory of Randall Porter
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Michelle Hanlon ~ In Memory of Arlyn Koehler Carol Ann Hannan ~ For William & Gloria Hannan Lisa, Damon & Lauren Harrell ~ In Memory of Paul Cale Lisa, Damon & Lauren Harrell ~ In Memory of George Harrell Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Winston Hindle Sarah Hindle ~ In Memory of Win Hindle Jeanne Steele Kangas ~ In Memory of Peter T. Houston Jeanne Steele Kangas ~ In Memory of Liz West Michael & Junko Karagula ~ In Memory of Tom Curtin Michael & Junko Karagula ~ In Memory of Wilson Flight Michael & Junko Karagula ~ In Memory of John Wood Karen McGinn ~ In Memory of Win Hindle Karen McGinn ~ In Honor of Nick & Ann Noyes Karen McGinn ~ In Honor of Martha Sexauer Karen McGinn ~ In Memory of Ebit Speers Karl & Sarah Kussin ~ In Memory of Chester Howe Karl & Sarah Kussin ~ In Memory of Geraldine Howe Karl & Sarah Kussin ~ In Memory of Allie Kussin Karl & Sarah Kussin ~ In Memory of Georgine Kussin Estelle Keast ~ In Memory of David Keast Estelle Keast ~ In Memory of Jeffrey Keast
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Mary Kemp ~ In Memory of John Alexanderson Mary Kemp ~ In Memory of Philip Cheney Mary Kemp ~ In Memory of Robert J. Hull Mary Kemp ~ In Memory of James Mary Kemp ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp The Killian Family ~ In Honor of The Chelton Family The Killian Family ~ In Honor of Ray & Helen Killian The Killian Family ~ In Honor of Anna Mullins The Killian Family ~ In Honor of The Mullins Family The Killian Family ~ In Honor of The Pugh Family Bill & Ruth Lahey ~ In Memory of Bill-Jim P. Longo Marketing Team Emerson Hospital ~ In Memory of Lisa Simm and to honor the work of our Quality and Patient Safety team. With gratitude. Peter Mahler ~ In Honor of Dick Hale Peter Mahler ~ In Honor of Karl Kussin Peter Mahler ~ In Honor of Sharon Spaulding Peter Mahler ~ In Memory of Darlene Sutton Ruth & Bob Malnati ~ For Frances Johnson Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Beverly Brenon Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Lorraine & Joe Celi Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Dot Higgins
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Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Joan Maul Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Robert Kemp Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Elaine Smiley Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of John Stackhouse Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Jack Casmir Wiza The Mullins/Chelton Family ~ In Memory of Otto Judicke The Mullins/Chelton Family ~ In Memory of Charles Albert Robichaud Claudy & Jennifer Mullon ~ In Memory of John and Virginia Behm Claudy & Jennifer Mullon ~ In Memory of Shane Little Claudy & Jennifer Mullon ~ In Memory of Sam Smith Susan Mutter ~ In Memory of Freddy Mutter Carolyn Myers ~ In Memory of Mark Myers Carolyn Myers ~ In Honor of Deb Van Walsum Tink Nussbaum ~ In Memory of Bill Nussbaum Marjorie & Kevin O'Brien ~ In Memory of Christopher Gleeson Marjorie & Kevin O'Brien ~ In Memory of Helen Moryama Scott Paparello ~ In Memory of Maggie O’Leary Scott Paparello ~ In Memory of Bette Paparello Mel Patten ~ In Memory of Dad EJ. Honored Dad & Veteran. Nancy Powell-Daley ~ In Memory of Royston T. Daley Mimi Deck Rutledge ~ In Memory of Mark Bramhall Mimi Deck Rutledge ~ In Memory of Pema Rutledge
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Sally Savelle ~ In Honor of Leslie Cheney Sally Savelle ~ In Honor of Mary Kemp Sally Savelle ~ In Honor of Karen McCarthy Linda Stackhouse ~ In Memory of Mary McCarthy Linda Stackhouse ~ In Memory of John Stackhouse Robyn Sumner ~ In Honor of My Christmas Grandson Leslie Thomas ~ in Memory of Alan S. Emmet Leah Whitehouse ~ In Honor of The Staff at Emerson Birthing Center William Boger ~ In Memory of Mae Boger Sally Williams ~ In Memory of Rachella Bolton Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Sumid Kichodhan Cobb Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Dot Higgins Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Chantele McGurn Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Christopher McKinney Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Barbara Ann Pickel Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Ebit Speers Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Edward J. Sweeney Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Memory of Willow Byron E. Woodman, Jr. ~ In Memory of Kelvey Woodman Special thanks to the following: Tom & Cheryl Beaudoin, David & Barbara Boardman, Kathy Casaletto, Sarah Dorer, Betty Farfaras, Susan Gally. Jeanne Kangas, The Mudge Family, Catherine Webster
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Demi Ayres ~ In Memory of Rob Ayres Demi Ayres ~ In Memory of Jamie Bemis The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of Yverre Bobay The Caggiano Family ~ In Memory of Dawn Chapman The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of The Collins Family The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of Wendy Gilden The Caggiano Family ~ In memory of Marilyn Iva Hollobaugh The Caggiano Family ~ In Memory of Mark & Bev Hollobaugh The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of Tom & Ann Hollobaugh The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of The Jina Family The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of The Kelleher Family The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of Amanda Smith The Caggiano Family ~ In Honor of Christine Stevens Ms. Phyllis Cooke ~ In Memory of Richard S. Cooke Ms. Phyllis Cooke ~ In Memory of Marilyn E. Washburn Bill & Martha Cooper ~ In Memory of Dr. Eugene U. Piazza Ruth Crampton ~ In Memory of Kristine Crampton. May she rest in peace. Frances S. Daly ~ In Memory of Mary Cassidy Frances S. Daly ~ In Memory of Fran Daly Frances S. Daly ~ In Memory of William Daly
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Charles & Katharine Denault ~ In Memory of Derr Carpenter Charles & Katharine Denault ~ In Memory of Helen Carpenter Charles & Katharine Denault ~ In Memory of Peter (Eliot) Denault Mrs. Joann Dinardo ~ In Memory of Dinardo Halper Family Susan Gally ~ In Memory of Sara Donahoe Susan Gally ~ In Honor of Thomas A. Donahoe Susan Gally ~ In Memory of Nancy Gaffney Susan Gally ~ In Memory of Patricia Kevelighan Susan Gally ~ In Memory of Joan O’Keefe Eric & Denise Haartz ~ In Memory of Randy Clark Denise Haartz ~ In Honor of Deb Van Walsum Eric & Denise Haartz ~ In Memory of John Wood, Jr. Janet & Alan Hart ~ In Memory of Jean Beddow Arnth Janet & Alan Hart ~ In Memory of Ryan Healey Janet & Alan Hart ~ In Memory of Jean Page Sarah Hindle ~ For Dick Brace Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Peter Hindle Sarah Hindle ~ In Memory of Judy Holding Gail Hindle ~ In Memory of Janet Hoskin Gail Hindle ~ For Will Monohan
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Joan Hyden Family ~ In Memory of Walfred Hyden Ann Houston ~ In Memory of Aldie E. Johnson Merri Lee Johnson ~ In Memory of Aldie E. Johnson, Jr. Merri Lee Johnson ~ In Honor of Wilma Johnson Wilma Johnson ~ In Memory of Captn. & Mrs. Willian Winberg Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Honor of Marie Barney Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Memory of Linda Spirio Boothby Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Honor of Carrie Chandler Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Honor of Beth Cohan Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Memory of Victor Rilling Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Memory of Mary S. Staffo Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Memory of Teresa Sweeney Christine Battisti Keane ~ In Honor of DALS Team 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 Memory of Ebit Speers Christine Q. Kielar ~ In Honor of Staff of NAKA Infusion Center The Killian Family ~ In Honor of Molly Bergin Auntie & Uncle Michael Killian ~ In Honor of Grace Killian
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Mom & Dad Killian ~ In Honor of Matthew Killian Mom & Dad Killian ~ In Honor of Meghan Killian Kristyn Hanifin ~ For Toby Ruth & Bob Malnati ~ For Walter Szeremeta Mommy & Daddy Martin ~ In Honor of Kingston & Lenox Martin Lynn Martin ~ In Memory of Tom Martin Lynn Martin ~ In Memory of Dan Roy Colleen McCabe ~ In Honor of Janet Davis Colleen McCabe ~ In Honor of Maria at Gift Shop Colleen McCabe ~ In Honor of Rachael Tilbor Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Martha Englefield Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Mel Frahmann Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Mary Garrity Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of John Greeley Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Michael Greeley Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Walter Lyons Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of John McCormack Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of John Patrick O'Leary Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of James M. Paschal Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Honor of Marilyn & Bob Pawlak Karen & Pat McCarthy ~ In Memory of Francis Taylor The Micciche Family ~ In Memory of Kimberley Briggs The Micciche Family ~ In Memory of Alphonse Micciche
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The Mullins/Chelton Family ~ In Memory of Spencer Ridick Molly Macleod ~ In Memory of Jada The Mudge Family ~ In Memory of Marie J. Apuzzo Farricielli The Mudge Family ~ In Memory of your dear father, father-in-law, and grandpa MaryAlice Mudge ~ In Memory of Chelsey Carrier Remington MaryAlice Mudge ~ In Memory of William George Stanley Bob & Jill Robitaille ~ In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Robitaille, Sr. Bob & Jill Robitaille ~ In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. William S. Schaeffer Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Henry Bassett Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Lorraine Bassett Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Glenn Kelly DuFresne Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Richard DuFresne Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Pauline Gill Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Thomas Gill Dennis & Peggy Roux ~ In Memory of Patricia Bassett O'Neill Fredda Sage ~ In Memory of Gail Johnson Beust Fredda Sage ~ In Memory of Abigail Harris Fredda Sage ~ In Memory of Mary Ann Lee Jane Tilton ~ For Lois & Charles Tilton Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Honor of the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Memory of Jennie Camilliere Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Memory of Richard Janosky Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Honor of Karen McGinn
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Deborah Van Walsum ~ In Honor of Christine Schuster Stephen & Joan Verrill ~ In Memory of Amy & Floyd Verrill Stephen & Joan Verrill ~ In Memory of David Verrill Stephen & Joan Verrill ~ In Memory of Jeffrey Verrill Evan P. Welch ~ In Memory of Jernos Ludwig & Lisa Welch Evan P. Welch ~ In Memory of Glenda Sue Snell Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Jason & Melissa Cobbol Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Kimberly J. Davidson Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Susan Decoteau Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Vicki Halal Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Carol Jamison Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Jennifer Hartley Johnson Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of David Lay Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Holly Burnet Mikula Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Pam Minichiello Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Marc Gearin / Masako Nakamura Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Elaine Andreson Peterson Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Cindy Reilly Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Nancy Spencer Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Jonathan Stavin Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Wendy Hermann Steele Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Deb Van Walsum Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Michael Wipper Carol Spencer Wipper ~ In Honor of Scott Wipper
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Featured Chaplains Reverend Nancy Haynes Chaplain, Spiritual Care Services Emerson Hospital
Reverend Nancy Haynes is an interfaith chaplain in the Spiritual Care department. Nancy joined the department first as a volunteer in 2017. Spiritual care is an integral member of a patient's health care team. Spiritual support addresses emotional, spiritual and pastoral needs by providing presence and space to promote healing. Nancy has an undergraduate degree in history and a master's of business administration from Northeastern University and Master of Divinity from Andover-Newton Theological School. Nancy is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Nancy and her chaplain colleague Anne Marie Rowse also provides spiritual care and support to patient's families and the hospital staff. Nancy is a lifelong Concordian and is active in the community.
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Featured Chaplains Rev. Kristin Rinehimer, BCC Director of Spiritual Life Newbury Court The Rev. Kristin Rinehimer, BCC is Director of Spiritual Life at Newbury Court. She is ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and board certified through the Association of Professional Chaplains. Before coming to Newbury Court, Rev. Rinehimer served as a hospice chaplain in the greater Boston area. She is passionate about working with older adults, and is particularly interested in supporting others in defining their meaning and purpose in elderhood. Rev. Rinehimer is a graduate of Hope College and Harvard Divinity School, and is originally from the Chicago area.
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital
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Illuminating Hope, Heroes and Remembering Those We Love 2021 Tree of Lights Committee Chair: Deb Van Walsum Members: Nicole Barbetta, Liz Berk, Leslie Cheney, Jennifer Cyrs, Donna Grinnell, Denise & Eric Haartz, Jan Kenneally, Betty Ann Killian, Betty Kirkland, Karen McCarthy, Claire Maloney, Carolyn Myers, Sally Savelle, Susan & Tom Spuhler
2021 Tree of Lights Student Volunteer Clark Hanlon
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