Dolores A. (McBride) Woodford Memorial Scholarship for Nurses

Energetic 83-year-old Dolores Woodford, who still worked part time as a nurse, lost a valiant battle to COVID-19 two years ago on April 7, 2020. Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, her amazing legacy is honored once again through a Southeastern Regional High School scholarship for aspiring nurses.
Dolores epitomized the passion and values of nursing during an amazing 60-year career, much of it in the Brockton area. A member of the Lemuel Shattuck School of Practical Nursing of the Class of 1958, Dolores moved to Brockton with her family where she spent 28 years at Good Samaritan Hospital, 5 ½ years at Signature Medical Center, and her last three years at Rheumatology Consultants. Dolores had tried retirement but decided it was not for her and returned joyfully to the profession that inspired her!
Over the course of her years in nursing, Dolores treasured mentoring, and many nurses in the Brockton area today reaped the benefits of Dolores’ expertise and willingness to teach others. One year, nursing assistant students from Southeastern Regional High School needed to practice giving IVs: Dolores rolled up her sleeves and said, “Here, stick me; I’ll teach you how to do it.” Those students then invited her to speak at their graduation, an opportunity during which Dolores conveyed her passion to the next generation; most importantly, she described barriers of education she faced and encouraged them to hold dear every learning experience and that they too could achieve their goals.
Five Southeastern Regional High School graduates were awarded scholarships in her name in June 2020, two SER 2021 graduates received scholarships, and three 2022 SER graduates will receive the recognition this month!
Dolores experienced financial hardship on her journey to become a nurse and would love that a scholarship in her honor may ease that burden for future nursing students. Additionally, Dolores had a special place in her heart for Southeastern Regional High School Nursing program; she mentored young adults in the program, was involved in creating some of the curriculum, and spoke at a graduation in the early 90’s.
NPR honored Dolores' life in "Lives Remembered" feature: https://www.wgbh.org/news/loca...
Contact lisajolicoeu@gmail.com Lisa Jolicoeur for more information about donating to this scholarship.