Jina's Memory Wall
We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Jina here, so that the family and other loved ones can always see it. Share your favorite stories or comment on those shared by others.
In honor of Jina, Jill Shaer lit a candle.
God has taken home the best of the best. Jina embraced all around her with that beaming smile and giving her all, never thinking twice about helping anyone. My sympathies and prayers to all.
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Jill Shaer
August 11th, 2018 at 12:00am
Jina was a true friend to me and my family. As we all know, having any McIlvenny as a friend is a gift!!! So grateful to have known this great person. She lived an amazing life to the fullest and changed many others for the better.... May God bless and comfort all those she loved and that love her.....
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Barb Porphir
August 10th, 2018 at 12:00am
Mark and Jina’s family, Jina was a light in everyone’s life. I have so many good memories of Jina. Like when we worked the nightshift together. On quiet nights we would play eurcer. Jina would call the police department for a fourth for the game. She always had a big respond on the police. Jina will always be loved and in our hearts.
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Tammy and Mark Philotoff
August 10th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Marie Salam lit a candle.
I think back to the way back day, 30 yrs ago, really?
Both living in downtown St. Joe and hanging out with
a group of friends at all the festivities summer had to offer.
Rest In Peace, Jina.
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Marie Salam
August 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Steve Chaudoir lit a candle.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Steve Chaudoir
August 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Ellen Peterson lit a candle.
Gina. Rest In Peace. The world will surely feel your absence. You did so much and never concerned about doing more. Bless you. And love to your family Mark and the many friends
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Ellen Peterson
August 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
To the McIlvenny family, I will let you eavesdrop on my conversation with God and Jina. From my lips to God’s ears.
Jina; How very much I pray that you are safe in God's arms, and experiencing the glorious peace that eluded you on this earth these last few months. This earthly life is not an easy one, and I'm sorry that your physical weariness won over. Thank you for all the times you moved all of us with your humor, your wisdom, and your poignancy. You touched this world Jina, and left a beautiful impression. Prayers too, for your family and friends as they struggle with your loss. You are home at last.....
Leroy Ward
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Leroy Ward
August 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
To all Jina’s close friends and family, I am very sorry for your loss! I would like to share a Bible verse of encouragement... Jesus said, “ Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”. Matthew 11:28-29.
Jina was a good woman and she will be missed!
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Noah Aker
August 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Cathy Fornaris lit a candle.
Julie & Family,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Jina. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Cathy Fornaris
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Tara, Bill and Eliana Rougle lit a candle.
We were so sorry to hear of Jina's passing. She was so full of life - always so cheery and fun, and kind and caring. I remember when she helped me get a medical appointment quickly for a test I needed when I was pregnant for Eliana and we were home visiting from abroad. The result brought so much peace of mind. She was in such good spirits and again helpful with a doctor recommendation when we saw her just a month ago. I have so many wonderful memories of the McIlvenny's growing up with Julie, including Jina riding her horse and shooing us "little kids" out of her room as a teenager. I remember how proud her parents were when she became a nurse. We visited a couple of times during Venetian Festival or 4th of July and had some great times at her house. She and Mark were so kind when they attended my brother David's funeral in May. And now she is gone - it's just not fair. I know the pain is great, but may all the wonderful memories of Jina comfort all her many family members and friends. We cannot attend the funeral, but we are there in spirit and sending love, hugs and prayers. With deepest condolences, Tara, Bill and Eliana
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Tara, Bill and Eliana Rougle
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Jackie DeCicco lit a candle.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jackie DeCicco
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
Mark,
Your home fire was a regrettable and fixable occurrence, the loss of a loved one can never be replaced.
My heartfelt sympathies I am on sending to you, may your memories of your relationship bolster your life in the days ahead.
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Lee Hornack
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Nicole Smith lit a candle.
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.
You will continue to participate in every act, thought and decision made.
You leave us with blessings our memories. May we all find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared life with you.
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Nicole Smith
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Sharon Hill lit a candle.
you are now safe with God free from all your pain. where such a gift to the world. your kindness will never be forgotten you always had a smile for everybody you always made sure everyone else was fine.you now have your Angel Wings God will take great care of you until we meet again.....
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Sharon Hill
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
Through all the years, I've known Jina to be kind, compassionate, funny, hard working and an excellent nurse and human being. Her loss must be devastating to all if her loved ones. Gone way too soon and will be missed. Rest Peacefully Jina.
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Deb Newboles
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Jill Spriggs lit a candle.
Dear Loved ones of Jina,
What a very wonderful and special lady Jina was, I had the honor of working with her in the Emergency dept here at Lakeland. She was a charmer and always made us laugh. What a special Gem God now has in His Kingdom. My prayers, and fond memories of Jina. Rest in Peace dear friend! Jill Spriggs
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Jill Spriggs
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss of your sister. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Cynthia Rucker
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
Someone so special can never be forgotten. My deepest condolences for you and your family.
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Barbara Meade
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
I'm so sorry for your loss Julie. My prayers to you and your family at this time.
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Joyce Sowizrol
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Kim Versaw lit a candle.
May you have strength and comfort in this time of loss.
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Kim Versaw
August 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
My deep sympathies to Jina's family. You are in my thoughts.
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Marlene Bishop
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
We are thinking about Jean, Jim, Julie and Mark in their present state of trying to imagine life going forward without Jina. Especially because the expectation is that there is an order in which we experience the time of our lives. We don’t expect this. The young leave before the old. But Jina left us. Cancer took her as it takes many of us. It isn’t fair. We will miss her great sense of humor and her generosity. I knew her as a very spirited little girl who had wonderful adventures both in the City where we met the McIllvenny family and later at their Bangor farm where our kids played on weekends with Jina and her younger sister Julie. And after losing touch ten years ago we got together again and spent some wonderful Times together. But none of us imagined this would happen. That she would leave so soon. Treasured those times. Treasure the moments with your loved ones. We will miss Jina. But we know she’s already claimed her star and think of her when you look up the next starry night.
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Carol & Anthony Niec
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
None of us knows how much time we have left in the world. Each day we have together is a gift to be cherished and remembered.
Our thoughts are with you and your family
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Donna and George Liotta
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
Mark, Julie, Jean and other family and friends of Jina’s; may you find strength thru prayers and hold on to the memories. Jina, we got into a lot of mischief over the 31 years of working together, those were good times I’ll never forget! You were a caring, compassionate, excellent dedicated nurse! And a wonderful person. You’ll be missed by so many... Rest In Peace Jina love you until we meet again.
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Jackie Thomas
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
Dear Julie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Saturday be a celebration of Jina's life an an opportunity to recollect all of your fond memories of her.
Thinking of you,
The Thommas
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Robert & Simone Thomma
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
So sorry for your loss Julie and family. May you find comfort in the memories you share and in the support of each other. Praying for you.
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Bianca
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Rob Neustadt lit a candle.
May you find peace and warmth in the memories she left behind. God Bless.
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Rob Neustadt
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
My deepest sympathies to Jina’s family and friends. She was one of my oldest friends from high school in Bangor. Rest easy my friend, until we meet again.
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Carol Miller
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
Our sincerest sympathy to Jina's family, Mark Parren and the many friends and patients who have been touched by the warm and caring spirit of this very brave ER RN. Her compassionate legacy will live on forever in the lives of her many former students, coworkers, friends, and pets who have had the pleasure and honor of knowing her during her short time with us. Thoughts and prayers to all during this very difficult time of transition as we continue to remember Jina in our cherished memories as she watches down from heaven as our guardian angel.
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Lisa and Kevin Nelson
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jina, Lisa and Kevin Nelson lit a candle.
Our sincerest sympathy to Jina's family, Mark Parren and the many friends and patients who have been touched by the warm and caring spirit of this very brave ER RN. Her compassionate legacy will live on forever in the lives of her many former students, coworkers, friends, and pets who have had the pleasure and honor of knowing her during her short time with us. Thoughts and prayers to all during this very difficult time of transition as we continue to remember Jina in our cherished memories as she watches down from heaven as our guardian angel.
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Lisa and Kevin Nelson
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
I will miss poking fun at you for using the “wrong” hand on the computer mouse, joking about Mark and his love of trains and miss seeing you at shift change.
Prayers to Mark and the family
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Mike Moran
August 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
