Francine Anderson has a front row seat to the garden from her apartment at Decatur House and loves to watch the flowers change, just as she’s enjoyed watching her family grow through the years. Francine originally hails from New Sweeden, ME where she grew up on a potato farm. She came from a big family […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
Spotlight on Margarita Baranano
Margarita (Maggie) Baranano was born and raised in Cuba, during what she calls, “the golden years of Cuba.” “People would come from all over the world to visit. It was like a paradise,” she said. She grew up in a religious family and says, “God was living in my house.” Maggie’s parents taught her to […]
SPOTLIGHT: Tilly Cardinale
One of Donna Klucevsek’s favorite memories of her mom, Tilly Cardinale is seeing her dolled up in a 1960’s shorts romper with white patten leather boots and a hat, ready to jet set to Spain with her father, Tilly’s husband, Joe Cardinale. “My mother was very fashionable,” said Donna. Tilly met her husband at a […]
Decatur House Welcomes Kerri Smith as Activities Coordinator
Decatur House is thrilled to welcome Kerri Smith as the newest member of the Activities Team. She’ll direct the program in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local standards and regulations. As Activities Coordinator, Kerri will manage the volunteer program at Decatur House, and plan all activities and develop the monthly activities calendar with […]
Spotlight: Nancy Duggan
Some residents may know Nancy Duggan as their tall, affable neighbor with an easy-going demeanor and dry wit. But to most of us, she is renowned for her uniquely beautiful voice, which takes wing and soars at any music event. During the occasional afternoon social, Nancy has even accompanied herself on the guitar, much to […]
SPOTLIGHT May 2023: Mary Clare Davis
Stylish, savvy and sociable, Mary Clare Davis has been a welcome addition to our Decatur House community. Mary Clare moved here from an independent living community, where she resided following her husband’s death in 2020. Her gregarious personality and can-do spirit made her a favorite among her neighbors. “They called her their ‘resident ambassador’ and […]
