Doris H. (Corry) Nightingale

Message from Shannon Smith

I had Mrs. Nightingale as a music teacher in middle school. She had such passion and enthusiasm for her music. I especially remember that she loved Christmas Carols. They made her joyous and made us love them as much as we
loved her! I’m sure she’s still singing!

Message from Nairobi, Kenya

Thank you, Mrs Nightingale, for working so hard to help us appreciate all genres of music and the talent and skills of musicians. Today I genuinely appreciate virtually all music (except country and reggae), and undoubtedly you had a major hand in that. RIP

Kevin Doyle
Student at Lincoln Jr. High School
1978-80

Message from Maggie Catalano

My sincere condolences to the Nightingale and Corry family. Because God loves and cares for us, especially when we are going through the pain of loosing a loved one, he inspired words of comfort and hope. These words can be found in The Holy Scriptures. Psalm 34:18 reads: "Jehovah is close to the broken-hearted, he saves those who are crushed in spirit". Jesus said in John 5:28: "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". The wonderful hope of a resurrection and being able to see our loved ones again in the near future, can give us a great measure of consolation. Psalm 94:19 also reads: "When anxieties overwhelmed me, You comforted and soothed me". We pray that the God of all comfort and tender mercies soothe your hearts with his loving care during this very difficult and painful time.
Sincerely, Maggie Catalano/jw.org

A candle was lit by Christian Cullen on December 31, 2017 1:23 PM

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Mrs. Nightingale was the most energetic of music teachers, and was a pleasure to sing for in class or in our Junior High musical theater club in the 1890s Music Hall Review and Oliver!, and several other productions. Many long night of rehearsal were spent with Doris trying to get the song and dance numbers just right. She was a joy to all who knew and worked with her, and she is missed.

A candle was lit by Christian Cullen on December 31, 2017 1:14 PM

Message from Nancy Wynne Hoffman

Mrs. Nightingale, as I knew her, was my first introduction to the “middle school/ junior high” world. Along with that awakening grew a love of music based on the foundation of knowledge gained from her. She was passionate about her career long before it became fashionable to do so, and it was evident in her love for her students. I was fortunate enough to have her for both homeroom and music. I’m sure that Cindy Kippax Ripley and I gave her a few days where she questioned her sanity, and I wish I could tell her that we are still talking as much as ever....the educational world has lost a great member.

Message from Liz Griswold

R.I.P. Mrs. Nightingale.

A candle was lit by Liz Griswold on December 27, 2017 1:30 PM

Message from Betty Eaton Conlon

Mrs. Nightingale was my music teacher in Jr High School. She was a very warm and compassionate person and loved her subject (Music)! We were new to the town when I first had her as a teacher. Later I would see her or Dave walking by my house with her dog. Then I found that she lived a few houses away from my family. Both she and Dave were lovely people and good neighbors as well! May you rest in peace Mrs. Nightingale.

A candle was lit by Janet and Roland Sasseville on December 23, 2017 2:18 PM

Message from Patricia Salerno

Mrs. Nightingale was my junior high music teacher in the '60s. I remember her dedication, and credit her for my appreciation of Classical music. My condolences to the family.

Message from Gail Breault Porubiansky

Mrs. Nightingale was a wonderful teacher who shared her love of music with all of her students. I always enjoyed her classes through Junior and Senior High as well as six years of Chorus.

A candle was lit by Glenna Downs Besnoff on December 21, 2017 6:30 PM

Message from Simba Latimer

My dear buddy Doris, I will miss my visits with you. I loved it when Judy would bring me to visit you it would make you so happy and you would give me eskimo kisses and I would take naps with you. Love you kitty buddy Simba

A candle was lit by Simba Latimer on December 21, 2017 9:42 AM

Message from Peter Moreau

Doris was such an exemplary and passionate teacher. It was my good fortune to have been one of her students both in junior high and in high school as well as an honor to later work as her colleague. She was such a positive influence on so many people.

Message from Denise Guertin

To Doris’s family

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I met Doris at St. Antoine where she was a resident on the same unit as my Dad . I use to call her Betty Davis because she had such beautiful eyes and she would laugh! RIP Betty, I will miss you
Sincerely
Denise

Message from George Hadley

Mrs. Nightingale was one of my all time best teachers. I remember her wonderful soprano singing voice Her mother and father were great friends to my grandparents who lived next door. I haven't seen her in many years, but I'll always have good thoughts for her.

Message from Loretta O'Neill

Thank you for sharing your gift and love of music with us. We were very blessed to have music all of our years of school in Lincoln. You were a HUGE PART OF THAT,..still sing to this day🎶
forever Grateful to you,
RIP Mrs Nightingale

Message from Betty and Bob Crawley

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

A candle was lit by Loretta O'Neill on December 20, 2017 11:11 PM

A candle was lit by Claire Rainville class '68 on December 20, 2017 9:53 PM

Message from Judy Latimer

Dear Bob, Dottie, Jay and James, I am so sorry about the loss of Doris. Doris made such a difference in my life from a young girl who she took under her wing and taught me the love of music to a very dear friend in later years. She became more than just a cherished friend she became like a second mom to me. I cherish my weekly visits with her the past couple of years. It would make her so happy when I would bring my cat Simba along on my visits sometimes. It helps to know as much as I will miss her she is now united with her David.

A candle was lit by Judy Latimer on December 20, 2017 6:30 PM

A candle was lit by Barbara Paquin Harvey on December 20, 2017 4:24 PM

Message from Roger Boudreau

From the time I was a student teacher at Lincoln Junior High in the fall of 1971 to my retirement from teaching in Lincoln in December of 2000, I could never forget the collegial professionalism shared by Doris with her other teacher contemporaries. They were great role models for incoming new teachers, and I am forever grateful for their devotion to their profession.

Message from Mary dean

R.i.p. Mrs. Nightingale

A candle was lit by Mary dean on December 20, 2017 2:53 PM

Message from James Corry

Aunt Doris has been a second mother to my brother and I our entire lives. She was beloved to us and will be deeply missed. We take comfort in knowing she is now reunited with Uncle David.

Message from Judy

Hi Jim, I know how much Doris loved you and Jay. Doris became like a second mother to me and I love and miss her very much. In the past years since she has been at St. Antone I have visited her twice a week. I use to visit on Friday nights after work and feed her dinner and then we would go into her room and I would play music for her which she loved.. She may have forgotten who the people were who loved and cared for her but she never forgot her love for music. That Friday night before her death I stopped by to see her they were force feeding her and she was just looked so miserable. I brought her into the chapel and sat down next to her and told her she did not have to fight any more that I and the other people would be fine and that David was waiting for her. That Saturday night I prayed to God and David that my Christmas wish was she be with them. That Monday I found out from your mom that Doris had died. It has been very difficult for my to get over her death I think a lot has to do with not having closure and it has really hurt that your dad did not allow her to have the proper service that she deserved. I have had dinner a few times with your mom she seems like a wonderful lady but I can't help but have resentment towards your dad I know he is very ill but it is not about him it is about doing the right thing for Doris. I hope this email to you might help resolve things. You have three lovely children I would point out there pictures to Doris every time I visited.

Message from Rob Arciero

Mrs. Nightingale taught us to have an appreciation for all types of music, she was a kind and patient teacher. She had a great enthusiasm that she shared with her students. May she Rest In Peace.

Message from North Providence, RI

I had Ms Nightingale as a music teacher in high school. She was passionate doing her job and loved music. She was the first person who determined I was a Alto. lol.
Rest in Peace.
Deb Jones

A candle was lit by Debra Jones on December 20, 2017 9:49 AM

A candle was lit by Rob Arciero on December 20, 2017 9:41 AM

Message from Steve Baxter

Mrs. Nightengale, through music and by personal example, you made a positive difference in a lot of people's lives....you certainly did in mine. Thank you and God Bless you. Lincoln Middle School 1972-73.

A candle was lit by Sandy Harnois on December 20, 2017 5:01 AM

A candle was lit by Tori Burrill on December 20, 2017 12:33 AM

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I was sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Nightingale, She was my Teacher in 7th and 8th grade. I love that she was a strait shooter and told you like was. She also made music class fun for me. My Prays are with her Family.

Message from Barbara Turner Svitil

May your loving memories provide comfort at this time and in the future. Mrs. Nightingale was a great music teacher. God Bless.

A candle was lit by Barbara Turner Svitil on December 19, 2017 10:46 PM