Upon meeting Gayle, you knew
instantly she’d be a true friend.
She was the one person in our
circle of friends who always held
us together so tightly. No matter
how far apart we were, she would
find ways to keep us together and
always remained close. We were
like a big family which meant the
world to Gayle.
instantly she’d be a true friend.
She was the one person in our
circle of friends who always held
us together so tightly. No matter
how far apart we were, she would
find ways to keep us together and
always remained close. We were
like a big family which meant the
world to Gayle.
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CGMF - Gayle Lavin Nylander
It’s funny, there is an on going joke with “outsiders”, those not
originally from Medway. If you were to ask someone outside our
crew how they would describe us they’d say, “Everything’s great in
Medway. It could be pouring rain outside the town line. We’d drive
up and stop, knock at the gate, and someone would pop out and
ask what’s the password? We’d say “Mustang”, then the gates
would open up, the sun would shine, and the birds would sing,
and there’d be a rainbow. Everybody’s one big happy family
there.” And that’s how Gayle viewed her friends, like one big
family. Not only did she have her childhood friends, she had her
college friends, nursing school friends, and the nurses she worked
with whom Gayle considered so special to her. We’re not even
sure Gayle ever realized how easy it was to be her friend. You
see, Gayle was so beautiful, outgoing, funny, and dare we say, life
of the party…you were just drawn to her and wanted to be around
her. She just had that way of making all of her friends feel special.
originally from Medway. If you were to ask someone outside our
crew how they would describe us they’d say, “Everything’s great in
Medway. It could be pouring rain outside the town line. We’d drive
up and stop, knock at the gate, and someone would pop out and
ask what’s the password? We’d say “Mustang”, then the gates
would open up, the sun would shine, and the birds would sing,
and there’d be a rainbow. Everybody’s one big happy family
there.” And that’s how Gayle viewed her friends, like one big
family. Not only did she have her childhood friends, she had her
college friends, nursing school friends, and the nurses she worked
with whom Gayle considered so special to her. We’re not even
sure Gayle ever realized how easy it was to be her friend. You
see, Gayle was so beautiful, outgoing, funny, and dare we say, life
of the party…you were just drawn to her and wanted to be around
her. She just had that way of making all of her friends feel special.
We will never forget what a loving, caring, and sensitive person she was. She always worried about everyone else-
always concerned about everyone else’s happiness, never wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings or leave them feeling left
out. She was the “Go-To” girl for us. Her closest friend would go to her when she was down and Gayle would know how
to make her laugh and feel better. A good example of her kindness and concern was a few weeks before she passed. Her
best friend’s grandmother passed away and in an attempt not to cause concern with Gayle while she was battling cancer,
her best friend didn’t tell Gayle. Well, Gayle found out and the next day when the best friend visited her, Gayle said with a
little bit of anger in her voice, I tried to call you. I’m so sorry for your loss, please let me know the arrangements and I’ll be
there. As sick as she was, she was still always so concerned about others, and wanted to be there for us. She was
always putting someone else before herself.
We’ll never forget the wonderful Mom Gayle was with her daughter. Her face was so filled with pure happiness, pride, and
love whenever she was around her daughter. She cherished every moment being a Mom; whether she was frog catching,
at the zoo, playing at the park, going to Storyland, or just at her parent’s pool… she made every moment count. As her
daughter grows, we promise to share all of the stories of our friendships so she understands what a wonderful and loving
Mommy she had and how much Gayle loved her. There's a sparkle missing now from this world. We will miss her, and
remember her through this fund.
Brigham and Women's Hospital fondly remembers Gayle. Read more BWH Remembers.
always concerned about everyone else’s happiness, never wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings or leave them feeling left
out. She was the “Go-To” girl for us. Her closest friend would go to her when she was down and Gayle would know how
to make her laugh and feel better. A good example of her kindness and concern was a few weeks before she passed. Her
best friend’s grandmother passed away and in an attempt not to cause concern with Gayle while she was battling cancer,
her best friend didn’t tell Gayle. Well, Gayle found out and the next day when the best friend visited her, Gayle said with a
little bit of anger in her voice, I tried to call you. I’m so sorry for your loss, please let me know the arrangements and I’ll be
there. As sick as she was, she was still always so concerned about others, and wanted to be there for us. She was
always putting someone else before herself.
We’ll never forget the wonderful Mom Gayle was with her daughter. Her face was so filled with pure happiness, pride, and
love whenever she was around her daughter. She cherished every moment being a Mom; whether she was frog catching,
at the zoo, playing at the park, going to Storyland, or just at her parent’s pool… she made every moment count. As her
daughter grows, we promise to share all of the stories of our friendships so she understands what a wonderful and loving
Mommy she had and how much Gayle loved her. There's a sparkle missing now from this world. We will miss her, and
remember her through this fund.
Brigham and Women's Hospital fondly remembers Gayle. Read more BWH Remembers.