Residents Shirley and Stefan Vogel — typically seen holding hands, her head resting lovingly on his chest — could easily be mistaken for newlyweds. But in fact, the Vogels will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary in August. Asked for the secret to their enduring, fairytale-like relationship, Stefan is quick to reply. “We’re both religious – […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
WELCOME KIM WASHBURN, WELLNESS NURSE
Since the age of 10, Kim Washburn knew that she wanted to be a nurse. As a child she spent a lot of time at Boston Children’s Hospital and cherished the care she received from the “amazing nurses.” Decatur House is happy that Kim is now one of their own “amazing nurses!” As a Wellness […]
SPOTLIGHT: SYLVIA & TED WAHL
While Sylvia and Ted Wahl are relatively new to Decatur House, they already are carving out their own comfortable routine. They enjoy hanging out in the sunroom, where Sylvia – sporting her signature Red Sox cap – nestles in a high-back chair engrossed in a good book. Ted, however, was accustomed to a far more […]
SPOTLIGHT: Joe Foote
Tall, soft-spoken and gracious, Joseph Foote is a unique addition to our Decatur House family. Yet his courtly bearing belies a venturesome spirit, perhaps inherited from his mother, a school teacher with “a broken heart.” When the man she loved was lost in battle, Joe said, she felt a void that could only be filled […]
SPOTLIGHT: BARBARA BUCHENAN
A well-traveled multi-tasker, Barbara Buchenan grew up in Bolton, Mass., where she and her late husband, John, raised a family of three. In addition to being ‘mom’ she also served as administrative assistant to school superintendents and the bookkeeper for John’s machinery business. “She’s always been a busy lady,” her daughter, Kirby, said. Barbara’s family […]
Carrying on Legacy of Decatur House a Privilege for New Executive Director, Sarah Tribuzio
While serving as Decatur House’s Executive Director is a relatively new position for Sarah Tribuzio, she is not new to Decatur House. In fact, her wedding reception was held on the front lawn of the beautiful property 22 years ago and all of the residents were in attendance! Her mother and father, Linda and Steve […]
