JoAnn Kelly Martinson Obituary

I first met JoAnn Martinson when she was a senior student at Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing. She was getting ready to do her clinical nursing experience on my floor at St Francis. I will never forget how nervous she was about this rotation, our floor had a reputation for being a very tough floor but you walked away with tremendous experience and knowledge.I was JoAnn's preceptor on several occasions and I immediately took to her; I loved her

I first met JoAnn Martinson when she was a senior student at Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing. She was getting ready to do her clinical nursing experience on my floor at St Francis. I will never forget how nervous she was about this rotation, our floor had a reputation for being a very tough floor but you walked away with tremendous experience and knowledge.I was JoAnn's preceptor on several occasions and I immediately took to her; I loved her honesty (she told me how anxious she was about this rotation) and I loved the kindness I saw her bestow on a number of my patients. She had a wonderful energy and always wanted to do her best. When her rotation was completed, I just knew that she was going to be an excellent addition to our profession. It was not until many years later that our paths would cross again when I would come to work with her daughter Wendy at Aetna. It was then that I reconnected with JoAnn and learned how well she was doing in her nursing career at UConn with the babies. She was a lovely lady with a generous spirit and kind heart. I am deeply saddened by her loss. My sincerely condolences. Helen Vanty

Rest in peace Joanne I know you will be missed. Our long talks at the mall by the piano. I'm very sad.I cannot bring myself to see you any other way then how I remember you and our friendship.

sending my condolences and prayers to the family. I am truly sorry for you loss.

Maureen, George and Martinson Family,

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and
prayers are with you all.