Tuckley, Annie May
St. Clair, Nov. 15--Miss Annie May Tuckley, 64, died early today in St. Clair Community Hospital whose modern facilities she developed in her 25 years as superintendent.
Born in London, England, Nov. 10, 1883 Miss Tuckley was graduated from Sarnia General Hospital nursing school in 1912.
That year she moved to St. Clair and began her years of community service as head of the old hospital, a poorly-equipped building at Sixth and Trumbull streets.
Under her guidance, the hospital expanded in facilities and service and later was moved to its present site when her dreams reached fruition.
It stands today, an abiding testimony of her service and vision. With the aid of St. Clair Rotary club, Miss Tuckley inspired residents to push to completion the new hospital, after World War I had delayed plans. The hospital was opened April 6, 1927 and began service the following day.
RETIRED IN 1937
In 1929, Rotarians paid the final mortgage on the new building. Other facilities have been added through the years.
Miss Tuckley retired June 1, 1937, from active hospital work on the 25th anniversary of her service here.
The community paid tribute to the beloved nurse at a testimonial dinner, sponsored by the Hospital board of directors and its ladies auxiliary, May 28, 1937, in St. Clair Inn.
The meeting of the St. Clair Community Hospital auxillary has been postponed until 3 p.m., Nov. 24, due to the death of Miss Tuckley.
STARTED WITH LITTLE
When Miss Tuckley took over the Hospital in 1912, she devoted her first efforts to tearing paper off the walls of the old Jenks family homestead, clearing matting from the floors, and scrubbing and painting. She used the total hospital funds of $14 to accomplish the job. Washtubs were carried into the Hospital to do preliminary washing before bedding was sent to the laundry. There were five towels and no thermometers in the hospital.
When the first surgical case presented itself, Miss Tuckley went to Sarnia to borrow suitable gowns and sterile equipment. The operation was a success.
It was a genuine thrill for the superintendent when the first hospital-type beds were procured and a hot water furnace installed.
The hospital gained prestige June 9, 1917, during the D.U.R. wreck when cots were brought in to care for 10 seriously injured patients. The D.U R. showed its appreciation by paying off the mortgage on the old building.
ASSISTED AT 660 BIRTHS
Miss Tuckley cherished memories of the loyalty and helpful of school children who repaired furniture in handicraft classes and preserved fruits for hospital use in home making classes.
She estimated that she assisted at births of some 660 babies during her tenure as superintendent. The first, a Smith boy, was born Oct. 12, 1912, when the Hospital doctor had gone hunting and the resident doctor was out on call, Miss Tuckley supervised the birth.
When she retired, her staff had cared for some 5,000 patients.
She had no relations in this country but scores of friends will attend funeral services at 2 p.m. in First Congregational church. Dr. Clyde H. Wilcox, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery
The remains are in the Friederichs funeral home, St. Clair, where they will remain until noon Monday.
St. Clair, Nov. 15--Miss Annie May Tuckley, 64, died early today in St. Clair Community Hospital whose modern facilities she developed in her 25 years as superintendent.
Born in London, England, Nov. 10, 1883 Miss Tuckley was graduated from Sarnia General Hospital nursing school in 1912.
That year she moved to St. Clair and began her years of community service as head of the old hospital, a poorly-equipped building at Sixth and Trumbull streets.
Under her guidance, the hospital expanded in facilities and service and later was moved to its present site when her dreams reached fruition.
It stands today, an abiding testimony of her service and vision. With the aid of St. Clair Rotary club, Miss Tuckley inspired residents to push to completion the new hospital, after World War I had delayed plans. The hospital was opened April 6, 1927 and began service the following day.
RETIRED IN 1937
In 1929, Rotarians paid the final mortgage on the new building. Other facilities have been added through the years.
Miss Tuckley retired June 1, 1937, from active hospital work on the 25th anniversary of her service here.
The community paid tribute to the beloved nurse at a testimonial dinner, sponsored by the Hospital board of directors and its ladies auxiliary, May 28, 1937, in St. Clair Inn.
The meeting of the St. Clair Community Hospital auxillary has been postponed until 3 p.m., Nov. 24, due to the death of Miss Tuckley.
STARTED WITH LITTLE
When Miss Tuckley took over the Hospital in 1912, she devoted her first efforts to tearing paper off the walls of the old Jenks family homestead, clearing matting from the floors, and scrubbing and painting. She used the total hospital funds of $14 to accomplish the job. Washtubs were carried into the Hospital to do preliminary washing before bedding was sent to the laundry. There were five towels and no thermometers in the hospital.
When the first surgical case presented itself, Miss Tuckley went to Sarnia to borrow suitable gowns and sterile equipment. The operation was a success.
It was a genuine thrill for the superintendent when the first hospital-type beds were procured and a hot water furnace installed.
The hospital gained prestige June 9, 1917, during the D.U.R. wreck when cots were brought in to care for 10 seriously injured patients. The D.U R. showed its appreciation by paying off the mortgage on the old building.
ASSISTED AT 660 BIRTHS
Miss Tuckley cherished memories of the loyalty and helpful of school children who repaired furniture in handicraft classes and preserved fruits for hospital use in home making classes.
She estimated that she assisted at births of some 660 babies during her tenure as superintendent. The first, a Smith boy, was born Oct. 12, 1912, when the Hospital doctor had gone hunting and the resident doctor was out on call, Miss Tuckley supervised the birth.
When she retired, her staff had cared for some 5,000 patients.
She had no relations in this country but scores of friends will attend funeral services at 2 p.m. in First Congregational church. Dr. Clyde H. Wilcox, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery
The remains are in the Friederichs funeral home, St. Clair, where they will remain until noon Monday.
Tuckley, Annie May
St. Clair, Nov. 15--Miss Annie May Tuckley, 64, died early today in St. Clair Community Hospital whose modern facilities she developed in her 25 years as superintendent.
Born in London, England, Nov. 10, 1883 Miss Tuckley was graduated from Sarnia General Hospital nursing school in 1912.
That year she moved to St. Clair and began her years of community service as head of the old hospital, a poorly-equipped building at Sixth and Trumbull streets.
Under her guidance, the hospital expanded in facilities and service and later was moved to its present site when her dreams reached fruition.
It stands today, an abiding testimony of her service and vision. With the aid of St. Clair Rotary club, Miss Tuckley inspired residents to push to completion the new hospital, after World War I had delayed plans. The hospital was opened April 6, 1927 and began service the following day.
RETIRED IN 1937
In 1929, Rotarians paid the final mortgage on the new building. Other facilities have been added through the years.
Miss Tuckley retired June 1, 1937, from active hospital work on the 25th anniversary of her service here.
The community paid tribute to the beloved nurse at a testimonial dinner, sponsored by the Hospital board of directors and its ladies auxiliary, May 28, 1937, in St. Clair Inn.
The meeting of the St. Clair Community Hospital auxillary has been postponed until 3 p.m., Nov. 24, due to the death of Miss Tuckley.
STARTED WITH LITTLE
When Miss Tuckley took over the Hospital in 1912, she devoted her first efforts to tearing paper off the walls of the old Jenks family homestead, clearing matting from the floors, and scrubbing and painting. She used the total hospital funds of $14 to accomplish the job. Washtubs were carried into the Hospital to do preliminary washing before bedding was sent to the laundry. There were five towels and no thermometers in the hospital.
When the first surgical case presented itself, Miss Tuckley went to Sarnia to borrow suitable gowns and sterile equipment. The operation was a success.
It was a genuine thrill for the superintendent when the first hospital-type beds were procured and a hot water furnace installed.
The hospital gained prestige June 9, 1917, during the D.U.R. wreck when cots were brought in to care for 10 seriously injured patients. The D.U R. showed its appreciation by paying off the mortgage on the old building.
ASSISTED AT 660 BIRTHS
Miss Tuckley cherished memories of the loyalty and helpful of school children who repaired furniture in handicraft classes and preserved fruits for hospital use in home making classes.
She estimated that she assisted at births of some 660 babies during her tenure as superintendent. The first, a Smith boy, was born Oct. 12, 1912, when the Hospital doctor had gone hunting and the resident doctor was out on call, Miss Tuckley supervised the birth.
When she retired, her staff had cared for some 5,000 patients.
She had no relations in this country but scores of friends will attend funeral services at 2 p.m. in First Congregational church. Dr. Clyde H. Wilcox, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery
The remains are in the Friederichs funeral home, St. Clair, where they will remain until noon Monday.
St. Clair, Nov. 15--Miss Annie May Tuckley, 64, died early today in St. Clair Community Hospital whose modern facilities she developed in her 25 years as superintendent.
Born in London, England, Nov. 10, 1883 Miss Tuckley was graduated from Sarnia General Hospital nursing school in 1912.
That year she moved to St. Clair and began her years of community service as head of the old hospital, a poorly-equipped building at Sixth and Trumbull streets.
Under her guidance, the hospital expanded in facilities and service and later was moved to its present site when her dreams reached fruition.
It stands today, an abiding testimony of her service and vision. With the aid of St. Clair Rotary club, Miss Tuckley inspired residents to push to completion the new hospital, after World War I had delayed plans. The hospital was opened April 6, 1927 and began service the following day.
RETIRED IN 1937
In 1929, Rotarians paid the final mortgage on the new building. Other facilities have been added through the years.
Miss Tuckley retired June 1, 1937, from active hospital work on the 25th anniversary of her service here.
The community paid tribute to the beloved nurse at a testimonial dinner, sponsored by the Hospital board of directors and its ladies auxiliary, May 28, 1937, in St. Clair Inn.
The meeting of the St. Clair Community Hospital auxillary has been postponed until 3 p.m., Nov. 24, due to the death of Miss Tuckley.
STARTED WITH LITTLE
When Miss Tuckley took over the Hospital in 1912, she devoted her first efforts to tearing paper off the walls of the old Jenks family homestead, clearing matting from the floors, and scrubbing and painting. She used the total hospital funds of $14 to accomplish the job. Washtubs were carried into the Hospital to do preliminary washing before bedding was sent to the laundry. There were five towels and no thermometers in the hospital.
When the first surgical case presented itself, Miss Tuckley went to Sarnia to borrow suitable gowns and sterile equipment. The operation was a success.
It was a genuine thrill for the superintendent when the first hospital-type beds were procured and a hot water furnace installed.
The hospital gained prestige June 9, 1917, during the D.U.R. wreck when cots were brought in to care for 10 seriously injured patients. The D.U R. showed its appreciation by paying off the mortgage on the old building.
ASSISTED AT 660 BIRTHS
Miss Tuckley cherished memories of the loyalty and helpful of school children who repaired furniture in handicraft classes and preserved fruits for hospital use in home making classes.
She estimated that she assisted at births of some 660 babies during her tenure as superintendent. The first, a Smith boy, was born Oct. 12, 1912, when the Hospital doctor had gone hunting and the resident doctor was out on call, Miss Tuckley supervised the birth.
When she retired, her staff had cared for some 5,000 patients.
She had no relations in this country but scores of friends will attend funeral services at 2 p.m. in First Congregational church. Dr. Clyde H. Wilcox, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery
The remains are in the Friederichs funeral home, St. Clair, where they will remain until noon Monday.
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