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Dr. James S. Winshall

James Winshall Obituary

Of Jamaica Plain, by accident on Thursday, September 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Dr. Gail S. Levine. Loving father of Nathan, Daniel and Lisa Winshall. Cherished son of Dr. Arnold & Susan (Serotte) Winshall of MI. Dear brother of Jay Winshall of Watertown and Douglas Winshall of NY. Also survived by many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and colleagues. A Memorial Service will be held at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Sunday, September 11 at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Jamie S. Winshall Memorial Fund at Brigham & Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, 02115 or the Bayou Louisiana Batre Rural Health Clinic, 318 Patrician Dr., Spanish Fort, AL 36509. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for James Winshall

33 Entries

Thomas Gorr

September 24, 2005

When I arrived in Boston, to work for BWH, colleagues recommended a Dr. Winshall as a primary CARE physician to me. They knew why his name came to mind. Now, after years of having had the privilege and fortune to experience him as a medical PROFESSIONAL, I do too.

James, wherever you are... you personified CARE for me and countless others. From the start, I felt comfortable as your patient. I always appreciated your sound medical advice and treatment plans. I believe, by becoming a clinician, you simply followed your calling. For all these gifts, I would like to THANK YOU! I will miss you greatly!

My sincere sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Dr. James Winshall

T. Gorr

Deborah San Gabriel

September 21, 2005

As they said of Schindler, "generations will live because of you." Your generous heart kept others safe; I expect your soul will do much the same.

Pearlie Turner

September 14, 2005

I am a former patient of Dr. Winshall he was and excellent doctor and he will be missed.

Lakshmi and Matt Halasyamani and Davis

September 14, 2005

We remember Jamie as a marvelously gentle teacher and caring human being. He was a role model for us all in his skills as a physician but even more so as a father and husband. We send our love to Gail and the kids. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Lakshmi and Matt

Vivian, Lillian, Armando & Celin Carlo-Gonzalez

September 14, 2005

Dear Gail, Nathan, Daniel & Lisa,

We are saddened by your loss, and inspired by the strength of love that surrounds you. We only knew Jamie as your Husband and as your Dad through our kids at the Manning School. It is amazing how easy it is to picture his smiling, joyful face.

adolfo valadez

September 12, 2005

Dear Gail -

I heard the devastating news this weekend. I cannot express the sorrow and sadness that I feel nor can I imagine that which you and your children are feeling now. I am so sorry to hear of this inconceivable tragedy. Jamie was a truly stellar physician, wonderful person, and a great companion. I truly appreciate all you and Jamie have done for me. Please know that I have thought of you all often and that I am thinking and holding you and your family in my prayers and meditations.

fito

Harvey Sager

September 12, 2005

Dr. Jamie was a physician who emboddied all the ideals that the medical community had set forth over the centuries. He was unique and is irreplacable. I am proud to have known him and so very fortunate to have had him as my doctor. I want to extend my deepest condolences to his family.

Cathy Smith

September 12, 2005

I trained under Jaime and I will always remember him as one of the most caring physicians that I have had the opportunity to learn from. He was one of those attendings you most wanted to emulate. His sense of humor, knowledge and dedication to his patients and his trainees was an inspiration to us all. He will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Kate Koplan

September 12, 2005

Although I only had a brief opportunity to work with Jamie as an attending, his presence as a teacher, provider of care, and fellow human were felt deeply. His patients clearly adored him, as did the housestaff who had the pleasure and opportunity to work with him. He will still constantly fill the halls of the Brigham, as he exemplified many of the Brigham's ideals: humanism, intelligence, compassion, excellence, etc. All my deepest sympathies go to Jamie's wife, children, extended family, and close and distant colleagues. May we all be blessed to be half the person Jamie was.

Paul, Jon, Matthew, Sarah Cronin-Swalboski

September 12, 2005

Nathan has been in our son Matthew's class for going on five years. We'll miss Jamey's smiling face at poetry readings and curriculum nights at school. We'll also miss seeing him this spring at the baseball fields in the Regan league. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gail and the kids at this time of incredible loss.

Mary Joyce

September 12, 2005

For the Winshall/Levine families, I was a patient of Dr. Winshall's and felt safe and cared for. I will miss him very much. He always had time to tell me stories of his children. God Bless you all.

Judy Self Murphy

September 12, 2005

Last night I learned the devastating news that Jamie is gone. The tragedy of it is almost unbearable. I have thought frequently about him and our visits to him as he took care of my Father, my Mother, and I.

I will never forget Jamie’s sparkle and zest for life, his ready smile and laugh, that as busy as he was, he always took the time to take care of each of us individually, personally, with care and compassion and a twinkle in his eye. He was always accessible; emails/phone calls came right back. It seems he was living the life he loved and lived each day to its fullest. His life touched me; he is an inspiration to all of us. He had lived well and accomplished so very much in his short years.

My heart goes out to his family and know that the strength of his memory will endure and help them through this mournful time.

Donna Bowles

September 12, 2005

To the Lavine/Winshall Families - my deepest sympathies go out to all of you... You are very special people indeed and I know how close you all are to each other (having worked in the past with Susan Winshall). You are all in my thoughts and prayers...

Vivek Murthy

September 12, 2005

Jamie Winshall scattered pebbles of kindness far and wide and the ripples are still felt by countless many. I am grateful to have been touched by this wonderful physician, teacher, and human being during my training at the Brigham. And I am honored to have heard the stories told by his loved ones at his memorial service. These stories touched me deeply. They filled me not just with sadness at his loss but also with hope and reassurance that what truly does matter in life is the love and joy that be bring to our daily lives. I am a better person for knowing Jamie Winshall. His gift to me and to so many others is quite simply priceless. How does one repay such a gift? My deepest warmth goes out to Jamie's wife, children, siblings, parents, and friends. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Cheryl Pietruszewski

September 11, 2005

I met Drs. Winshall and Levine when they began their internship at the Brigham. Jamie was always so nice no matter how hard his day had been. Every time someone asked me to recommend a doctor I suggested Dr. Winshall, infact, he was my husbands doctor for the past ten years. His patients have lost a great practioner and the medical community has lost a great teacher. My heart and prayers go out to his wife Gail and their children.

Marcy Carty

September 11, 2005

I trained under Jamie at the Brigham and have sent a number of patients to him. He had the uncanny ability to have fun at work, despite the intense pressure he was always under. His passion for medicine, his family and life in general influenced us all. His patients & colleagues will desperately miss him and our love and support go out to his family.

dana rubin

September 11, 2005

Dear Gail, Daniel, Lisa, and Nathan,

We want to express our deepest sorrow for your loss. Although we only met in passing, his strength and compassion impacted every community he touched. We will be around in whatever way we can for you and your family.

Dana Rubin, Aaron Schleifer, Hannah and Elijah

Ian Del Conde

September 10, 2005

I had the privilege of rounding with Jamie for one month at the Brigham. In that short time I learnt so much about life and medicine, and enjoyed working with him and shall miss him very much. My heart now goes to his family and friends. We will keep Jamie's memory alive.

Mrs. Robert (Betty) Gibson

September 10, 2005

To the Levine/Winshall families. We extend our sincerest heartfelt condolences to each and every one of you. Both my husband (formerly employed at BWH) and I came to know Dr. Winshall as our new physician when Dr. Branch left. I personally have so much respect for him as a doctor and as a human being. Being an emotional person, he always 'listened and understood' while answering the question.. so what's happening? Never ever did I feel like a number on an assembly line. His mannerism and demeanor always makes one feel just as special and important as the next person if not the best and only person. He would talk to you; not over you or through you, with great sincerety. I had a appointment with him on 8/15 -- we were about to commence a regiment of precautionary care. I always looked forward to seeing his happy smiley face and listen to his tender but firm medical instruction. That August visit will forever be with me. I will truly miss him and I know without a doubt that my husband will miss him as well, both as a patient and as a professional. Be strong and know you are never alone.

Siobhan O'Donnell

September 10, 2005

Myself and my colleagues who care for one of Dr.Winshalls patients have been blessed to have known him. The world could use more people who were as caring and attentive as Dr.Winshall was. Our deepest sympathies go out to his Family and friends, and of course all of Brigham & Womens faculty.

C.Haverty & his home healthcare team..

Cindy Kaplan

September 10, 2005

My kids, Sophie and Gavi, went to kindergarten with Nathan, Gavi has gone to soccer camp with Nathan, and we were all involved in the Regan Youth League in which Jamie coached and his kids played. I can't find words for the devastation I feel for Gail and the three children, and for the countless people who knew and loved Jamie and benefited from what sounds like a life of excellence, lived as we all wish we could live. Please accept my thoughts during this deeply, terribly sad time.

Cindy Kaplan

Mallika Marshall, MD

September 10, 2005

I trained under Dr. Winshall at the Brigham and he was incredibly well-respected by patients and colleagues alike. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his many friends and family.

Karyn Foley (Hoey)

September 10, 2005

My heart goes out to the Levine / Winshall family. I had the privelege of being one of his son Daniel's first teachers. I was able to see first hand how dedicated to his family and profession Dr. Winshall was. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Joan Edstrom

September 10, 2005

Dr. Winshall was my father's physician. During my Father's last five years I came to know and tremendously respect Dr. Winshall. He was one who cared deeply for his patients, exhibited great affection for my Father, and was very kind to me. I am privileged to have known him, and extend my heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children.

G/E Alexakos / Eldredge

September 10, 2005

Our deepest condolences. Dr. Winshall (Jamie) was our physician and his medical knowledge and care for my wife and I were only exceeded by his kindness and compassion. His love for his family, his work and his life was always evident. Our lives are better for having known him, but our world is less because of his death. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Marina Whitman

September 10, 2005

When Jamie and Gail were in medical school with our daughter, Jamie was always the shining star. He was in the process of fulfilling that bright promise as a physician, husband, father, and human being when his life was so cruelly cut short. Our hearts go out to dearest Gail and their three wonderful children; nothing can fill the void he leaves, but he also leaves a remarkable legacy for them, his colleagues, his patients, and the world.

Jean Peck

September 10, 2005

What a tragedy. When I read the paper this morning and learned of Dr. Winshall's untimely and tragic passing, I couldn't help but to cry for his family, his loved ones, his friends, his colleagues and his patients. I have been a patient of Dr. Winshall's for many years and know that we have truly lost a great man, and one of the most caring and knowledgable doctors that I have ever known. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed tremendously by all whose lives he touched.

Mark Diamond

September 10, 2005

Jay and Family,

Words cannot describe what has happened. As you know because we have been such close friends over the years, Steffi and I will always be here for you and your family.

Please know that we are thinking of you through this horrible time.

Please extend our sympathies to your parents, and the rest of your family too.

We are deeply sorry, and know that Jamie's memory and legacy will continue to live on because of how awesome a person he was.

Please be well.

Mark & Steffi Diamond and Family

Marilyn Link

September 10, 2005

James S. Winshall, M.D.-a caring doctor and talented, skillful physician as well as a great friend. He will be greatly missed by patients, students and faculty. His memory and his work will live on in all of his patients, colleagues and family.

Mary Pennelli Valdes

September 10, 2005

I have been a patient of Dr. Winshall for many years as is my husband, Ray Valdes. I am a nurse so I know what the health care environment can be like. But Dr. Winshall was always there for us in a caring and competent way. I am heartbroken for his family and we send our thoughts and sympathy to them all. This is such an extreme loss for all.

Marilyn C. Link

September 10, 2005

A long time grateful patient who recognizes Dr Winshall as a talented, carrying doctor and friend. His contributions to the field of medicine will always be recognized and his memory will live on in those of us whose lives he touched. His wife and children can be proud of this outstanding man who will be greatly missed.

Gerard Cavanaugh

September 10, 2005

Gerard Cavanaugh (Patient)

Great Doctor I will miss him.

I had a 2:20PM appointment with him on the day of this tragedy. He spoke about his recent vacation in Italy & what a great time he had on the Mediterranean cruise. He Joked that he had such a good time he it was diffficult getting back to work.

Louis Pasquale, MD

September 10, 2005

Jamie was an extremely caring and very resourceful physician. He went the extra step to be sure his patients received the very best care. His tragic death hits me so deeply - I can't even imagine how his family feels. I will always remember him and I will try to be more like him in the care of my patients. In that way I will try to make up for the huge void created by his untimely passing. I want to extend my deepest condolences to his family. I truly share in their loss.

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