Guiding Beacon: Lynne Withers
Lynne Withers left her mark on Lambton County working as a registered nurse for the past 43 years.
Lynne has held leadership roles on local health boards including Lambton Elderly Outreach and the Sarnia-Lambton Infection Control. In 1998, Lynne was one of the first in Canada to be certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
Recently, Lynne is one of the founding members of Twin Bridges Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic. Reflecting on her career in nursing, Lynne loves “being able to help people. After all these years, that's still the best part. Also, you continue to learn.” Lynne is a strong advocate for the health and rights of Lambton County's elderly population. “The elderly are fascinating because it's never straight forward… Many people have several conditions at the same time. It's never easy or simple.”
Lynne was born in Petrolia and is a lifelong resident of St. Clair Township. In addition to her nursing career, Lynne raised 5 children, has 2 grandchildren, worked as a cub leader and volunteered in church child and youth programs for 45 years.
Aaron Withers submitted this nomination for his mother, remarking, “There are decades of community service and leadership… that truly make my mother a leading lady, and pioneer here in Lambton County.”
Nominees:
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Jean Margaret Carswell |
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Jean Margaret Carswell was community ambassador, best known for her creation of Captain Kidd Days in Corunna. Jean was involved in many different ventures throughout her life in Corunna. From cub leader, classic car enthusiast to small business owner she was an active member of the local community. Her development of the Captain Kidd Days event in 1985 was a lasting legacy for both her and the town of Corunna, one that is still evident as this event enters its twenty-eighth year. Jean was nominated by her daughter Pat Carswell-Alexander. She passed away in 2002. |
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Maude Dalgety |
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Maude Dalgety was an enthusiastic promoter of local heritage. A founding member of the Sombra Historical Society, Maude was instrumental in the establishment of the Sombra Museum. An effective communicator, Maude's flair for writing was best demonstrated in her authorship of the History of Sombra Township. Maude was nominated by Shelley Lucier, Curator of the Sombra Museum and was described as someone who “shared ideas enthusiastically which allowed others to follow.” She passed away in 1996. |
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Maud Menten |
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Maud Menten was a pioneer for women in the field of medicine. Born in Port Lambton in 1879, Maud was one of the first women in Canada to earn a medical degree. Earning a Ph.D. in 1916, her work with German biochemist Leonor Michaelis resulted in the Michaelis-Menten equation, used to analyze biological reactions. Honoured with a plaque at the University of Toronto's Medical Science Research building, Maud was also inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 1998. Maud was nominated by Allan Anderson. She passed away in 1960. |
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Glenda Young |
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Glenda Young is a dedicated historian with passion for local history. Beginning as a volunteer, the Sombra Museum became a second home for Glenda. She served as Curator of the Museum from 1996-2007. This passion for local history continues even in retirement as she currently serves on the Museum's board and is President of the Sombra Historical Society. As a co-author, spokesperson, interviewer and proof-reader for two books (Family Farms of Lambton County and Family Farms of Sombra Township), Glenda's dedication to local history has never been more present. Glenda was nominated by Catherine Brown, her friend of fifteen years. |
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