Jessie Middleton 100th birthday

Jessie Middleton Celebrates her 100th Birthday

Nan Martin and Kathy Murphy were pleased to join with the family and friends of BCHNS member Jessie Middleton who celebrated her 100th birthday on November 12/2016.

Jessie arrived in her Royal Columbia cape and was delighted to see all who gathered to wish her well, including the Mayor of Abbotsford.

She received greetings from many elected and appointed leaders and was surrounded by beautiful displays of her past.

Birthday Wishes

Margaret Mainwaring recently celebrated her 105th birthday on February 5, 2016.

Kathy Murphy taking greetings from BCHNS & VGH Photo Credit: Kathy Murphy BCHNS member
Kathy Murphy taking greetings from BCHNS & VGH Photo Credit: Kathy Murphy BCHNS member

Margaret is a 1933 graduate from VGH School of Nursing and served in WWII. She received the Queen’s Silver Medal at Government House in 2012. Attending her birthday celebrations were representatives from the BCHNS, the military, and the VGH School of Nursing alumnae.

To read more on Margaret go to BC History of Nursing Society newsletters under Resources and Newsletters, The Summer 2011, volume 22| issue 2,  for a lovely account of her career & a photo.