Jane was born to Mary (Callan) Philbrick and Robert D. Philbrick in Bath, ME. She grew up in Gorham, ME, earned a BS in Nursing Degree from Marquette University and a MS in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jane worked in nursing for 41 years; 35 of those in emergency nursing. She was very active in the Emergency Nurses Association. With her husband John she moved to St. James Plantation in Southport, NC in 1999. Before and during her retirement in 2014 she actively volunteered at Lower Cape Fear Life Care and New Hope Clinic where she served as Vice Chair of the Board. Jane enjoyed golfing, swimming, her book club, and being captain of her boat, The Jane Ellen, and traveling.
She was predeceased in death by her father Robert D. Philbrick.
She is survived by her mother Mary (Callan) Philbrick, Sisters and Brothers, Cathy (Steve), Jim Robert (Diana), David (Kelly), Carol (Paul), Cindy (Richard), Nancy, John (Morgan) Brother In Law Neal (Gail). 16 Nieces and Nephews, 11 Great Nieces and Nephews.
On Thursday, February 10, 2022 there will be a memorial service at 6:00pm followed by a visitation until 8:00 pm at Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home, 1411 N. Howe St. Southport, NC.
A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at a later date in Maine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The New Hope Clinic, 201 W. Boiling Spring Road, Southport, NC 28461.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Goldsworth family.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
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