McGEE, ARLYN DAWN (HOYT) - Arlyn Dawn (Hoyt) McGee died at her residence on August 10th, 2003. Born in Saint George, Char Co,N.B., April 17th, 1932 , the only child of dear parents, Pearl(Kernighan) and Bertram Hoyt, who predeceased her. She leaves to mourn, a faithful and loving husband, Raymond, beloved children, Matthew and Leslee(Dell) and grandchildren, Brandon and Emily McGee and Tess Dell, to whom she was devoted. She is also survived by a supportive son-in-law David Dell and a daughter-in-law, Philene McGee, several cousins, many friends, and several relatives by marriage. A nurse by choice, she leaves a legacy of caring and dedication to family, friends, patients and the profession she honored. A graduate of the Victoria Public Hospital in 1953, where her classmates became her sisters. In 1976 she earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree, and a Master of Arts in 1988. A Beaverbrook scholar, she was the recipient of a Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from UNB and she gave the Convocational address at UNBSJ in 1997. She served as a research associate and on the Graduate Academic Unit of the Faculty of Nursing, UNB. A pioneer nurse in New Brunswick in psychiatric and addiction nursing, she was one of the first to set up an independent practice. An advocate and pioneer for patient's rights in New Brunswick and the entrepreneurshop of nurses, she gave free and freely of her professional skills, in writings, workshops and addresses. Her volunteer work with student nurses was commendable. An author, her major publications included six nursing histories, and the first book written on patient's rights in the province. An honorary president of the Victoria Public Hospital Nurses Alumnae, Arlee spearheaded many of their projects and reunions. Her energetic work to preserve and promote the history of New Brunswick nurses resulted in the founding and operation of the Nurses Association of New Brunswick, Nursing History Resource Center and work as the nurse's archivist. She was commended for her work on the first Alcohol and Drug Dependency Commission of N.B. and received a merit award from the Nurses Association of New Brunswick. She was honored at Government House in June 2000 when the Nurses Association named the nurse's stained glass window at 175 Regent Street "The Arlee Hoyt McGee Window". Arlee served on several provincial and national health-related boards and was an enthusiastic member of many associations, a founding member of the UNB Nursing Alumni and honorary president of the Canadian Association for the History of Nursing. She was Honorary President of the CIBC Run for the Cure, 2002. She was a member of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church. She sang in the senior choir since 1955 and formed close attachments with her church family. Her proudest accomplishment was a book of poems written when she was ill. Lifelines touched the lives of many nurses and patients. She was a committed and trusting friend particularly to those she helped in addiction, in employee assistance programs and patients rights, but dedication to her family always came first. As her family, we take comfort in knowing that her spirit for life will be transformed in those whose lives she touched but like most nurses we know that the extent of her good deeds will never be known. At Arlee's request, there will be no visitation or floral tributes. Donations to a Nursing History scholarship fund for nurses, which will be established in her name, would be appreciated, made payable to the Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick. A Service to celebrate Arlee's life will be held at Saint Andrews's Presbyterian Church, 512 Charlotte Street, Fredericton. On Wednesday, August 13th, 2003 2:00pm. Rev. Douglas Blaikie officiating. McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. 458-9170, www.mcadamsfh.com