Alice B. Bartholomew
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Alice Bartlett Bartholomew passed away on December 17, 2020 in Liverpool, NY at the age of 88. She was born on July 27, 1932 to William E. and Dorothy Drath Bartlett in Cape Vincent, NY. A lifelong resident of Upstate New York, she grew up in Corning and spent most of her life in Elmira.
Alice graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1950 and earned her Diploma in Nursing from Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She spent the next two decades raising her family
and working as a registered professional nurse, initially in private practice with Charles H. Kinley, MD, and subsequently in the emergency, intensive care, and recovery units at Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital. In 1973, Alice accepted a position with Hardinge Brothers, Inc. as an industrial nurse. During her 20-year tenure, she served as the first president of the Finger Lakes Association of Occupational Health Nurses in 1976, earned her B.S. in Nursing and the Honor Award for Graduating Registered Nurse from Alfred University in 1984, and became a certified occupational health nurse and community health nurse in 1984 and 1987, respectively.
Alice received two professional awards during her career: (a) New York State Association of Occupational Health Nurses 1980 Schering Occupational Health Nurse Award, and (b) American Association of Occupational Health Nurses 1987 Clinical Award for her article, "The Federal Hazard Communication Standard: Implementation by an Occupational Health Nurse," which was presented at the 1987 American Occupational Health Conference in Philadelphia, PA, and published in the August 1987 issue of the The Journal of the New York State Nurses Association.
Alice was the winner of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of
Nursing 1988 essay contest on Scholarly Practice, which was published in the Winter 1988 issue of Delta Sigma Update. Cited for her academic achievement, professional accomplishments, and recognized leadership in the nursing community, she was named for inclusion in The National Distinguished Service Registry in Nursing and Who's Who in American Nursing in 1988. After retiring in 1993, she continued to make contributions to the field.
Throughout her life, Alice was devoted to improving herself personally and giving back to her community. Areas that were closest to her heart involved encouraging others while seeking to further develop understanding and loving-kindness toward herself and those around her. A strong advocate of animals, her grandchildren recall the many times they received birthday and holiday cards signed with the paw prints of her two cherished cats, Peace and Joy. She volunteered her time and talents with several organizations, including the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Chemung County Civil Defense, Common Time Choral Group, Penn-York Council of Girl Scouts, and Special Olympics.
Alice is survived by her three children: Michelle Bartholomew Green, Anne (Jeffrey) Damrad, and David Bartholomew; four grandchildren: Samantha (Kyle) Zickendrath, Kelsey Damrad, Matthew Bartholomew, and Lindsey Bartholomew; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, William R. Bartlett; and grandson, Eric M. Green.
A private family memorial will be held. Donations in Alice's memory can be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Alice's family extend their gratitude to the nurses and caretakers at Elderwood at Liverpool and Hospice of Central New York for their kind and compassionate care.