Karlene I. McClure, RN

I also had the privilege of working with Karlene at Lahey Clinic on the IVTeam. She brought to us many years of experience and a multitude of talents. Problem-solving, patience, understanding ,dependability, a great sense of humor and great compassion for her patients . These were only a few of her gifts. We shared a love of food, she was a wonderful cook and made great Italian food . If I remember correctly, she often talked about a picnic roast I believe she had growing up . I have never heard of that which she couldn’t believe. Every time I asked her what should I make? She would say a picnic roast ,it gave us both a chuckle. She had a quiet presence but a great soul and generous heart. I was blessed to have known her.

Dear family and friends, I had the pleasure of working with Karlene on the IV team at Beth Israel Lahey Hospital. Karlene was a very caring, empathetic, and skilled nurse. She was always willing to help others and valuable team member. She had an awesome sense of humor and I'll never forget the way her face would light when she talked about her dog family. It's hard to believe she is gone. She will be missed!

Karlene was kind, loving and honest person. Her caring and compassion to the patients she took care surely unforgettable. Rest in peace Karlene.

I worked with Karlene many years in ER where we did night shifts she was kind to her clients and always helpful to her co workers.She helped me to move to IV team. May her soul rest in peace.

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Karlene's family and friends. You will be miss a great deal. I loved your strength of character, your super human skills as an IV nurse. We (Christ and I) had more laughs working together than any comedy show out there. Even though your hearing was fading you made up with your ability to listen to any of us, with your heart, never judging and when appropriate offering solutions. I also, always admired your unparalleled love of your dogs, they were so lucky to have you. May you rest in peace my friend.

To the family and friends of Karlene, I had the privelege to work with Karlene, the last few years, she worked on the Vascular Access Team. We were very lucky to have her, after she resigned from the ER. We will always remember her for her kindness and caring ways with the patients at the Beth Israel Lahey Hospital ! She was also more than a colleague! She was a good friend. We continued to stay in touch after her retirement, and she was able to join me and a few friends the last 2 summers at the Lake! I send my deepest condolences for your loss. Karlene was truly special, and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, during this very sad and difficult time.

Karlene was a wonderful, giving, thoughtful person. We shared many laughs together and I will treasure those moments forever. She was a great friend that I will miss so much. I just can’t believe she is gone. I’m so glad I had a chance to get together with her couple weeks ago. I just didn’t get to have enough time with her. She was the best dog mom ever. She gave them the love they deserved. She came so far with Chase, hopefully someone else can have the patience and love for him that she gave him. I’m so blessed to have had her for a friend.