CGH Down Memory Lane Project
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To honour the memory of those involved with the CGH School of Nursing and the RNA Training Ctr. In July 1902, the nursing training was extended to 3 years.
CORNWALL GENERAL HOSPITAL
“DOWN MEMORY LANE” PROJECT
in Partnership with The Care Centre,
The C.G.H. Schools of Nursing Education Alumni:
R.N. 1899-1969 and R.N.A. 1968-1989,
Cornwall Community Museum / SD&G Historical Society
HISTORY
The Cornwall General Hospital opened 27 December 1897 and graduated their first Registered Nursing class in 1899. The last class graduated in 1969. An era of 71 years of change, free R.N. Education, free room and board for women and eventually men, came to an end. The Cornwall General Hospital then opened the R.N.A. Training school and another 21 years of nursing education benefited our community. In 2004, the Cornwall General Hospital and the Hotel Dieu Hospital amalgamated to become the Cornwall Community Hospital. In 2014, the hospital unveiled a honour wall to celebrate the combined nursing training of both CGH and HDH. The Care Centre (old C.G.H.) opened their business in 2016. The Co Owners Matt Cinnamon and Dan Orr have designated a prominent corridor to display the Cornwall General Hospital graduation photos and memorabilia. A professional design company will be contracted to reflect the vision of the
“ C.G.H., Down Memory Lane” project. Presently, the Partnership Group is fundraising to raise over $5,000.00 to complete the project.
*Donations can be E-transferred to the Project Account via [email protected]
or
*A cheque can be mailed to the Attention of Sharon Porter
The Care Centre
510 Second Street East
Cornwall, ON K6H 1Z6
The Partnership Group would like to thank Jolene Soares, the Communications Coordinator of the Cornwall Community Hospital for her cooperation and support. The Members of the Partnership Group are
-Matt Cinnamon and Dan Orr,
Co Owners of the Care Centre
-Catherine Poirier, President of the CGH R.N. Alumni
-Shirley Heagle, R.N.A. Alumni and
Resident of the Care Centre
-Don Smith, Associate Curator/Manager: Cornwall Community Museum / SD&G Historical Society and
-Sharon Porter, Last Class 1969, C.G.H. Alumni
Upon her graduation from the CGH School of Nursing, Margaret Edna Wilson Boldick was made president of the Nurses' Alumnae at its first meeting and retained the rank of honorary president up to the time of her death..
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171172115/margaret-edna-boldick
02/17/2026
Dear Classmates:
I was informed today (February 8, 2026) that our dearly loved classmate Deb died this morning. She was in the hospital.
Kristy, Deb’s daughter called me.
We extend to her beloved husband Brian, children Kristy and Matthew and all of Deb and Brian’s family our very kindest and heartfelt sympathies.
I will be informed of any arrangements and keep you all informed.
Sadly and Caringly, Sharon💜💛
03/29/2025
Our condolences to the family.
Joan (MacMillan) Smith-Class of 1969 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in her 77th year. Predeceased by her dearly beloved husband Mel of 49 years. Loving father of Karli and Dana; dear sister-in-law of Wendy, and Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Joan will be sadly missed by her countless cousins, many neighbours, and friends at Aquafit and the Whitby Marina, as well as her cherished nursing classmates and ex-colleagues at Centenary, North York and Oshawa General Hospitals. Many thanks to the staff at the Village of Taunton Mills.
As per Joan’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will follow at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Joan may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada or the charity of your choice, and condolences may be expressed online at www.wctownfuneralchapel.com
11/07/2024
Thanks to Sharon Porter, here are the DML photos of each CGH graduating class that had 6 grads. There are no photos for years 1919 to 1929 or 1905-1906-1907- 1909-1910-1912-1913-1914-1915-1917-1930-1931-1933.
11/06/2024
This image was shared elsewhere and stated to be CGH class of 1918, yet there were a mere 4 graduates that year, not 6. Do you recognize anyone here?
CGH Classes which graduated 6 nurses are:
1902 - Laura Cook, A. Elsie Dowser, Agnes M. Keyes, Gertrude (Bowers) McMillan, Annie Pritchard, Susie (McMillan) Smith
1920 - Edna Drummond, Lila (Snetsinger) Foster, Harriet (Kenny) Galbraith, Ellen (Hough) Shaver, Ella (Robinson) Stewart, Emily (Imerson) Wood
1932 - Ethel Allen, Kathleen (Burke) Crandall, Helen (Broderick) Jamieson, Florence (Dewar) Magwood, Mary (Wynne) Quail, Amy (Fairbrass) Rupert
1945 - Isobel (Evans) Corrigan, Audrey (Carruthers) Durant, Joyce (Smith) Hickman, Mabel (Bowman) Ogden, Gwendolyn (Blaney) Russell, Mary Thompson
1947 - Phyllis (McMartin) Campbell, Margaret (McLaurin) Hall, Jean (Gallinger) Kilgour, Elizabeth (Pace) Kunz, Beatrice (McMaster) McMillan, June (Henderson) Pitts
03/13/2024
It's official as of today. Further to the closure of The Care Centre, Your CGH DML Grad Class photos have found a new forever home at Riverdale Terrace. The story boards and other artifacts are housed at the Cornwall Community Museum. standard-freeholder DOT com/news/local-news/cornwall-general-hospitals-memory-lane-moves-to-riverdale-terrace
01/21/2024
We offer heartfelt condolences to Class of 1969's Helen Purdy on the passing of her beloved Dean.
Obituary of Father Dean Purdy | Blair & Son Smiths Falls Father Dean Kingsbury Purdy passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 19, 2024. Born on December 8, 1935, in Ottawa to Douglas and Grace (Kingsbury) Purdy, Father Purdy was an esteemed alumnus of Ryerson, Bishop’s, Oxford and the University of Toronto (Trinity College). Survived by his...
11/22/2023
Convalescent chair obtained from CGH when the original section of the hospital was demolished (1967). Today it was accepted for the health care exhibit at the Cornwall Community Museum.
06/18/2023
The Class of 1959 alumni recently shrunk by one member. The family of Nancy (Filion) Harris welcomed friends and family to a short graveside service at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery on Friday followed by a celebration of her life at the nearby family farm.
Nancy Julia Filion Harris (1938-2023) - Find a... Devoted and loving wife for over 61 years to Keith Harris of Lunenburg, ON. Cherished mother of Keitha Harris-Donovan (Gerald) of Ashton, ON and Sheldon Harris of Franktown, ON. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Julia (née Laundrie) Filion and by her brothers Philip (Sharon) Filion and Ernest '...
05/12/2023
50 years later, the legacy lives on.
A Local Educational Milestone Alumni from the class of 1975 all the way up to now will gather to celebrate 50 years of nursing at SLC. All are welcome to join in the celebrations on Saturday, May 13th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. …
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