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Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard

PROUDLY EST MAY 2024
by Regina Clark

OUR MISSION:
To honor & pay tribute
to fallen nurses in Vermont

HONOR • REMEMBER • SERVE

10/11/2026

🍁 The Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard had the privilege of honoring Claire Jeanette McManus and celebrating a life devoted to the art of caring.

From the time she was a young child, Claire knew she wanted to be a nurse. Throughout her career, she was known by patients and coworkers alike for the compassion and dignity she extended to every person in her care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Claire’s legacy reaches far beyond the patients she cared for. Through her mentorship, encouragement, laughter, and kindness, she inspired countless young men and women to pursue nursing, including her daughter, Bridget, and niece, Erin, who proudly followed in her footsteps. What a beautiful testament to a life dedicated to caring for others.

Today, we honor not only Claire’s service as a nurse, but also the lasting impact of her kindness, her example, and her belief in the true art of caring. 🍁

A heartfelt thank-you to our volunteers Jerilyn Metayer, Heidi Pecott and Jamie Cudney for helping us honor Claire and preserve the legacy of nursing, one nurse at a time.

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The Echo of Your Goodness:

A life, such as Claire's, becomes the good it sows, The warmth she leaves, the hope she grew.
Claire's life lives beyond the final day
In all the love she gave away.
She lingers in a favorite song, In stories carried years along, She shines within familiar smiles And walks beside us through the miles.
A generous word, a helping hand, A heart that chose to understand-
These gifts remain when days have passed
And form a legacy that lasts.
Though Claire's dear voice has faded still,
Her love remains and always will.
The kindness given, day by day,
Still lights the hearts along the way.
So, let's grieve and also see The gift within each memory.
Claire's cherished life still leaves its trace In every heart that holds her grace.

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Heald Funeral Home

09/23/2026

The Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard (GMNHG) was proudly represented by our PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, Regina Clark, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) Wellness Fair this week.

Regina had the opportunity to showcase the mission of GMNHG while connecting with nurses in the Upper Valley. We are grateful for opportunities like these to share who we are, what we do, and our commitment to honoring the nursing profession and the nurses who have come before us.

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09/07/2026

Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard
remembered our nursing colleague, Nora Palker, this Labor Day Weekend.

🍀 🤍 Born in Dublin, Ireland, on September 8, 1927, Nora carried her Irish heritage with pride throughout her life, embodying the WARMTH, RESILIENCE, and SPIRIT of her homeland.

Nora and her late husband, Peter, met and married in Ireland while he was stationed there with the Navy. Together, they built a life grounded in love and family.

After earning her nursing degree in Ireland, Nora pursued her career as a registered nurse in the United States. Her life was defined by a deep commitment to care and service, guided by the enduring values she held close throughout her life.

Nora…may your IRISH SPIRIT continue to shine brightly in the hearts of those who knew you. Your watch is over, but your legacy of COMPASSION and SERVICE will live on. 🤍🍀

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NORA PALKER
09•08•1927 - 04•13•2026
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A warm THANK YOU to our
Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard volunteers: Bernie • Ann Marie • Julia

07/23/2026

On Friday, July 17th, the Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard had the profound honor of providing our first tribute at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, Vermont, where we honored the life and legacy of IRENE ANN WHITE.

Irene began her nursing journey at the Hanover School of Practical Nursing, earning her LPN license and dedicating her life to the care of others. Throughout her career, she served in a variety of nursing roles, including at the VA Hospital, Medical Associates in Bethel, and Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, where she faithfully cared for her community for more than 20 years before retiring in 2008.

Among her many accomplishments, Irene found great fulfillment as a pediatric nurse, compassionately caring for children and supporting families through some of life's most important moments.

Irene is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Norman "Gene" White, a United States veteran. It is through his honorable service to our country that Irene is laid to rest at The Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

It was a privilege for the Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard to honor Irene’s legacy of SERVICE & COMPASSION. Rest in peace Irene…your caring spirit and commitment to your patients will never be forgotten.

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IRENE ANN WHITE
11•14•44 - 04•02•26
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With heartfelt gratitude to our volunteers
Riley, Shannon, Regina, and Jamie for honoring Irene and representing the Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard at Irene’s service.

06/27/2026

The Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard was honored to pay tribute to JACQUELINE “JACKIE” SWARTZ, celebrating a nurse whose life was defined by COMPASSION, SERVICE, and unwavering DEDICATION to her patients.

Mom to three, stepmom to four, Mimi to ten, and nurse to countless patients and families, Jackie led with her heart. To her, every patient was family. She fiercely advocated for those in her care, celebrated their victories, and grieved alongside them in their struggles.
At her service at the South Hero Congregational Church, a former patient shared a heartfelt tribute, describing the love, support, and compassion Jackie gave to patients and their families. Surrounded by family, friends, former patients, nurse colleagues, and pediatricians, it was clear how many lives she had touched.

For the Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard, Jackie’s farewell was especially meaningful. Several members had the privilege of working alongside Jackie, remembering her as an CARING nurse, TRUSTED colleague, and EXCEPTIONAL mentor. Throughout her decades long nursing career in pediatrics at Pediatric Medicine in South Burlington, VT and University of Vermont Medical Center, she inspired and guided countless nurses with her knowledge, kindness, and example.

Her family shared that Jackie passed peacefully during a thunderstorm, with a rumble of thunder marking the moment she was gone. As if perfectly timed, Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" was playing, bringing smiles through tears. Though she wasn't the drinking, smoking, or gambling type, she loved Kenny Rogers, making it a fitting and memorable farewell.

Rest easy, Nurse Jackie. THANK YOU for your years of service, your unwavering compassion, and the countless lives you touched. Your legacy will continue through every patient cared for by the nurses you inspired.

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Jacqueline Swartz
01•02•44 - 06•18•26
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We recognize Honor Guard volunteers Heidi, Jeri, Regina, Bernie, and Julia for attending Jackie’s service.

Ready Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.

06/14/2026

It was a beautiful Vermont day to HONOR the beautiful life of VIRGINIA LEE RUBIN at the Georgia United Methodist.

A dedicated nurse, Ginny spent her career caring for others, a CALLING she embraced wholeheartedly. She graduated from the ARMY NURSE CORPS' RN program through Mercy Hospital in Canton • Ohio. She went on to put her skills to use in various hospital settings, and also provided private duty nursing care. As her children grew older, she shifted her focus into the medical office environment, cherishing the evenings and weekends she could spend with her family. No matter where her career took her, Ginny's fierce DEVOTION to her patients, friends, and family was always evident, earning her a special place in their hearts.

Ginny's personality was as impactful as her nursing career. She had an opinion on everything and never held back, yet her loved ones cherished this forthright essence. Her infectious spirit touched everyone she met, and her laughter resonated in the hearts of her friends and family.

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Virginia Lee Rubin
Ginny
03•21•1926 - 12•11•2025

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A warm THANK YOU to our
Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard volunteers: Jeri, Heidi, Regina
Bernie, & Sally.

06/06/2026

🤍 🕊️ Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard was honored to be called to pay tribute to ROSALIE L. JACQUES (see obituary in comments) at her graveside service at Mount Calvery Cemetery in St. Albans, Vermont on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.

Rosalie earned her nursing degree from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Nashua, New Hampshire. Her nursing career spanned more than 27 years in the Pediatrics Department at Kerbs Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medical Center. She also served for 13 years as a part-time nurse in the office of H. Taylor Yates, MD.

We thank Rosalie for her many years of devoted service to her community and for the PROFESSIONALISM, EMPATHY, and LOVE she shared throughout her career. Her LEGACY of CARING will not be forgotten.

HONOR • REMEMBER • SERVE

Special thanks to our Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard volunteers:
Marcie, Bernie, Susan, Heidi, Heather, & Jamie. 🕊️🤍

Heald Funeral Home

05/13/2026

🕊️ 💙 As Nurses Week 2026 comes to a close, the New Hampshire Nurse Honor Guard and Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard were honored to collaborate with
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) to share the mission of the Nurses Honor Guard…honoring the lifelong SERVICE, DEDICATION, and COMPASSION of nurses.

We are deeply grateful to DHMC Community for the warm welcome, hospitality, and enthusiasm for our volunteer work as we pay tribute to the nurses who have done this important work before us. 💙 🕊️

Learn more about us…see links in comments.

05/09/2026

🤍 🕊️It was an HONOR to pay tribute to EVA BOGUE (see obituary in comments) at her graveside service in Underhill, VT. Eva was a PROUD registered nurse whose life was dedicated to caring for others. A 1952 graduate of the Mary Fletcher Hospital School of Nursing, she worked part-time at the UVM infirmary while raising her family, and later devoted many years full-time to the Burlington Convalescent Center until her retirement.

At 95 years old, Eva leaves behind a legacy of COMPASSION, SERVICE, and DEDICATION to her community and family.
The LIFE SHE LIVED will be remembered with great RESPECT and GRATITUDE. 🕊️🤍

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Gyneth Walker

Let the life I’ve lived speak for me.
Let the life I’ve lived
speak for me.
When I come to the end of this road,
And I lay down my heavy load,
Let the life I’ve lived speak for me.

Let the friends I’ve made speak for me.

Let the work I’ve done speak for me.

Let the love I’ve shared speak for me.

A warm THANK YOU to today’s nurse volunteers, Jamie, Anne Marie, Marcie & Bernie, from the Honor Guard for serving today.

05/06/2026

💙 Today, Rutland Regional Medical Center kicked off Nurses Week, and the
Green Mountain Nurses Honor Guard was honored to be part of this special celebration recognizing nurses and their dedication.

NURSES WEEK is observed each year from MAY 6 through MAY 12, beginning with National Nurses Day and concluding on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This meaningful week highlights the COMPASSION, COMMITMENT, and SACRIFICES nurses make every day in caring for others.

We are proud to stand alongside and honor all nurses for their service, professionalism, and unwavering support of patients, families, and communities. 💙

Nurses Honor Guard Coalition

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Cornwall, VT
05753

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