Ann E. White
Ann E. White, nursing and health care executive and long time Milton community activist, died Monday, August 6, 2012. She was 64. Born in and raised in Worcester, she was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School, St Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, Northeastern University, and Boston University. During her career, Ann held positions in various health care organizations in and around the Boston area, including Vice President for patient care services at the Dana Farber Cancer Center and at the Carney Hospital and most recently, a member of senior administration at the Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center in Allston. Ann was very active in the Milton community serving as a town meeting member for many years, chair of the town personnel committee, and a board member at the Fuller Village Retirement community. She enjoyed drawing, painting, poetry writing, and spending time in Provincetown. She leaves her spouse and best friend Ann M. Hallett; her beloved children, Ana Christina White of Dorchester, Margaret “Maggie” Hallett of Milton, and Abigail ” Abby ” White of Dorchester; and her two grandchildren, Maria Byrd and Robyn Wise-Harris. She was the loving sister of Helen A. White of Washington, DC; Kathleen S. Murray of Worcester, Susan Saint John of West Palm Beach, FL; and Martha White Skogh of Brussels, Belgium and the late Andrew White. Wonderful aunt to seven nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at First Parish of Milton (Unitarian), 535 Canton Ave, Milton, Friday, August 10 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Dolan – Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, Milton, Thursday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to First Parish or the Milton Food Pantry, 158 Blue Hills Parkway, Milton, MA 02186.
Guestbook Entries
My deepest sympathy to Ann and the family. Ann was a mentor to me in the truest sense of the word. Working with someone who combined a creative vision with the common sense knowledge of health care delivery was a gift beyond measure. May she rest in peace!
Catherine (Cathe) Hogan
Ann was a warm and wonderful person and she will be greatly missed.
In life we meet all sort’s of people ..Happy ,Sad ,glad or mad and to our most pleasant surprise they mean so much to us .. Ann when i first met you you took over a piece of my heart and you will always remain there you were a caring and giving person and you will definately be missed by me rest in peace Ann ..
The world has lost someone special. I have known Ann for over 12 years. She had a very positive attitude towards the staff and board at the JSCHC. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. She has gone to a better palce. May God rest her soul.
We lost at great person here at the Health Center . Ann you WILL be missed . My condolences to the family.
In life we meet all sort’s of people ..Happy ,Sad ,glad or mad and to our most pleasant surprise they mean so much to us .. Ann when i first met you you took over a piece of my heart and you will always remain there you were a caring and giving person and you will definately be missed by me rest in peace Ann ..
I enjoyed Ann immensely. She had a very soothing presence. I enjoyed talking with her when walking my dog. I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolensces. She was a great neighbor.
Ann, Ana, Maggie, Abby, All Ann’s Friends
Your spouse, mother, friend was a truly remarkable woman. She was wonderful to work for and with. Never a day went by that she didn’t wish me a good evening and thank me for a good day.
She will be missed by so many but not nearly as much as the four of you and her grandchildren. Try to stay focused on the happy times you all spent together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy
I was so very sorry to hear of Ann’s passing, I only have fond memories of the times she came to pick up the children, we had such wonderful conversations. She will be missed.
Sure doesn’t feel like you’re gone, I could still hear your voice telling me your on a diet, and you don’t want me giving you any more deserts…lol. You told me I had the BEST hugs and you haven’t found anyone to match them. You were the first one to write a check out for me each year for 9 years to support my team for “The Walk for Hunger”. You were beautiful inside and out, I guess I’m still in shock and I can’t believe it. I admit it’s hard to accept death from a loved one, especially if you shared a bond, a friendship, a connection like the one we had. I miss you a bunch, and I guess god felt he needed another angle by his side, well he picked an absolutely amazing one may you rest in peace “Ann White” 🙁
We are so saddened by the news of Ann’s passing, a loss to all of us near and far. We will see you on Friday and know that we are thinking of you and the family. We will always keep her memory in our hearts where it will live brightly and hope you can take some comfort in knowing she made a great difference in the world.
Although I did not work directly with Ann, I was the beneficiary of her great knowledge and wisdom at many community health center meetings for all quality directors. She was so dedicated and a wonderful source of information for all. Our group has lost a great mentor. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Ann was a pioneer in her profession and well respected by her collegues. May you remember all the good times with her that you’ll always have in your heart.
With deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Deepest sympathy to all who loved Annie. We were classmates at St Vincent’s and I’ll never forget her infectious laugh, her smile and our crazy antics on 3C.
I worked with Ann for the last 12. She was one of the most caring people I’ve ever known. She did so much for me both professionally and personally. She was a good friend and I miss her greatly.
Rest Grant Unto Her, Oh Lord, and May the Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her.
Love The Murrays
The world loss a wonderful colleague, professional, friend and family member, but Heaven gained a beautiful Angel! Please be comforted to know that she is with God and in a better place.
I have known Ann for over 9 years through my work at the health center in Brockton. Time after time, I knew that i could count on Ann to give me good advice on Quality Improvement questions and concerns. She was definitely a mentor to me, and a source of inspiration to all of her colleagues throughout the health centers of MA. Ann always had a smile and a friendly Hello for everyone she encountered. I will miss her friendly banter and wry sense of humor at the MA League meetings and conferences. She has gone to a better place, but I will never forget her kindness to me.
Ann was a great classmate at St. Vincent School of Nursing. She always made us laugh. I have not seen her for many years since I live on the west coast but I did see her at our 15th class reunion and she was still the same old Ann from our St. V’s days. She will be missed by so many. Know that you are in my prayers as you mourn her loss.
Love,
Sue
I was privileged to serve on the Milton Personnel board with Ann.She will be deeply missed by all of us on the Board as well as the many people in Milton that she touched. I will always remember her sense of fairness and the thoughtful way she approached problems, her sense of humor and zest for life! I’m sure that her beloved Ann and the children and grandchildren will carry her in their hearts always.
I first met Ann when I was an intern at JMSCHC in 2004-2005. I now work with Quality Improvement staff members at all of the health centers in MA. Ann has always been so supportive of me. I sent an email to the QI staff members in the MA health center community this week to inform them of Ann’s passing, and I have received some truly touching responses. Each and every person who has responded has said that Ann was a mentor and friend to them and that she touched their lives both personally and professionally. I feel the same way. JMSCHC and the MA health center community have lost a truly remarkable person.
I am bereft to learn that Ann White has left this world. We are all poorer without her. I think of her wonderful huge hugs and her laugh. She was thoughtful, but tough. Always interested; doing, thinking, connecting, creating. She knew what was important. I will think of her often, and miss her. I am so sorry to think I will not see her again. I am so sorry for your loss.