MOORE, Phyllis Of Canton, MA, passed away Thursday, November 23. She was the beloved wife of the late Keith Moore; mother of Samuel K. Moore; grandmother of Divya (Kit) and Naveen; and mother-in-law of Anupma Malhotra. She was like a second mother to Rick and Jana Barnett. Phyllis was a long-time member of temple B'nai Tikvah, in Canton. A devoted nurse and educator, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and master's and doctoral degrees from Boston University. She received many recognitions for her service to the profession of nursing including from the New England Regional Black Nurses Association and from the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, which honored her as a Living Legend in 2011. She was a past president of the Massachusetts Nurses Association and served the Massachusetts Nurses Foundation. She was active in several nursing organizations, published many articles, and spoke at a number of conferences. The major part of her career was as a professor and department chair at Simmons University. Following that, she entered private practice as a therapist. A service will be held at Schlossberg Chapel at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, followed by burial at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will follow at Orchard Cove. Contributions can be made in her honor to Temple B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 or to the Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA. Schlossberg Family's Chapel on the Hill www.schlossbergchapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for PHYLLIS MOORE

6 Entries

KAthleen Andolina

December 18, 2024

Prior to legislation that passed allowing independent practice, Phyllis was part of my Clincial Nurse Specialist Supervision group for the past few years only stopping inthe COVID years. Phyllis had more years of experience that all of us although we would have never known of all her administrative and educational contributions were it not for this obituary! A life well lived and an inspiration to me for longevity of career and dedicated patient care.

Katherine Degermajian-Wall

February 17, 2024

Dr. Phyllis Moore was a visionary for the path of the nursing profession. To have us gain so many experiences with the design of the undergraduate curriculum, set Simmons apart. I will always remember her words emphasizing that is was more important to learn how to communicate with our senior year of psychiatric community nursing. We could always learn the clinical skills after graduation with work experience. The rudimentary skills that we gained through this focus with some truly unique experiences of nursing students with immersive integration in the communities while also learning processes to build upon communication and collaboration in nursing, was truly priceless. May she rest in eternal peace as she impacted so many individuals through the years. It truly has been a journey that has come full circle for myself as one of her students after 39 years as a RN.My deepest condolences to her children and grandchildren.

Bette Kisner, APRN-BC, MSN

December 1, 2023

Rest in peace, dear Phyllis. It was an honor to have known you as someone whose achievements in our nursing profession, were truly admirable.

Kathleen Andolina, Psychiatric CNS

December 1, 2023

Phyllis was a tireless champion of mental health care for many populations of patients as well as the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Role. She contributed up to the end was admired for both her work ethic and dedication to her patients. She worked with us at MAAPPN and supported our mission - we are so sad to see of her passing and send our deepest regrets to her family and friends as well as many thoughts celebrating her life (both clinical and personal)!

MAURA FITZGERALD

November 29, 2023

Phyllis was a member of the Living Legends Awards Committee of ANA Mass since its inception over 20 yrs. ago. Phyllis was an asset to the committee & helped it grow over the years. Phyllis contributed much to the profession of nursing. More importantly Phyllis was a great, nurse, friend & colleague. My thoughts & prayers are with the Phyllis's family & friends. With Deepest Sympathy, Maura K Fitzgerald, RNC, MS, Chair The Living Legends/Awards Committee ANA MA

Patty Battle

November 27, 2023

I remember Doctor Moore from my student days at Simmons (College) University in the school of nursing. She was so easy to talk with, and made me feel that she was invested in my success in nursing. I am still a nurse after 44 years!

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