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Nancy Goben Obituary
Nancy was born July 10, 1960, in Cohoes, NY, the daughter of Stanley and Lena Phoenix.
She was a member of All Saints Parish in Corning.
Nancy received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1982 and began her Nursing career at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, NY from 1982-1986.
She moved to Corning in 1986 and enjoyed working for 12 years as an RN/CDE at Corning Hospital.
Nancy pursued her Master's Degree in Nursing from Syracuse University in 2002. She initiated her career as a Nurse Practitioner at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY and then returned to Corning to work as an NP and CDE at Arnot Health/IMAST till 2013. Nancy never wavered in her commitment and love of Nursing.
She honored the time she spent caring for her patients and working with her colleagues.
Nancy was a loving Mother, daughter, sister and friend.
Her life focused on raising her beloved children.
She is survived by a daughter, Nicki Goben of Burdett, NY; son, Benjamin (Stephanie) Goben of Elkland, PA; mother, Lena Phoenix of Waterford, NY; loving companion, Bob Matousek of Burdett, NY; siblings, Robert (Marie) Phoenix of Pittstown, NY, Stan (Lois) Phoenix of East Greenbush, NY and Anne (Bill) Varcasio of Charlton, NY; Nieces and nephews, Mark (Natalie) Phoenix, Marianne (Mark) Hall, Paul Phoenix, Philip (Colene) Phoenix, Sonya (John) Worden, Angela (David) Schultz and Aaron Varcasio; several loving great nieces and nephews; several cousins and many friends and colleagues from the Albany area and the Corning-Elmira areas.
She was predeceased by her father, Stanley Phoenix.
The family will receive friends at Acly-Stover Funeral Home,327 E. 2nd St., Corning, NY, on Friday, September 13, 2013, from 4-7 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Church.
Committal prayers and Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY.
Memorial donations may be made in Nancy's name to Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (www.diabetesresearch.org).
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Goben
October 11, 2013
We were surprised and saddened by the passing of Nancy. You are all remembered in our prayers as you experience this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Roger and Mary Ayotte
October 8, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Nancy's family..I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend the Memorial Mass as I will be out of town..You will all be in my prayers...Love, Janet Pollay
NJ & Jack Atkinson
October 6, 2013
We were so sad to hear of Nancy's passing. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with her dear family. Rest in peace Nancy.
Peggy & Camilla Grover-Nhamercedes
September 18, 2013
We are very sadly surprised to hear of Nancy's passing; she was so generous of heart and caring with her patients. We never realized that she herself was having health issues. She will be missed by all who knew her, and we send our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and professional colleagues, who we know will all miss her very very much.
September 16, 2013
Was very very sad to hear that Nancy had
passed away. She was such a caring and loving person. I will miss her very much.
Karen Shepard
Donna Gee
September 16, 2013
So sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. She was a great nurse and the diabetic patients loved her. I worked with her at Corning Hospital and feel blessed to have known her. She is gone much too soon. RIP Nancy. You will be missed!
Kevin, Norm, Bounce Waters
September 15, 2013
Was shocked and stunded to hear of the passing of Nancy. She and I had developed a very good friendship over the last 8 years working with my pump and blindness. I will remember her as the kind, helpful person she was and will remember her battle..... R.I.P Nancy
September 14, 2013
Nancy was my Diabetes care person at IMAST. I was notified that my Aug. appt. with her was cancelled & my regular MD would cover for her. Little did I know why until I read her death notice. When I last saw her she gave no indication she was ill. She always was so pleasant & had a great personality & was very knowledgeable in her field. I will miss having her as my Diabetes care person. Sending blessings to her family & friends.
Frank and Mary Navone
September 13, 2013
We are deeply saddened to learn of Nancy's passing and send our thoughts, sympathy and prayers to Bob and her family.
Patti Gilchrist
September 13, 2013
Nancy was a dear friend and colleague. I was honored to be her nurse as she served needy uninsured diabetic patients at the Health Ministry of the Southern Tier at the Corning Center for years as a volunteer provider. This role was difficult for her to give up when she became too ill to continue. We miss her friendship and compassionate care at HMST. Patti Gilchrist,BSN
Dave & Kim Perazone
September 13, 2013
We are just heartbroken over to learn this news. We had the pleasure of hosting Nancy and Bob at our lake house in Maine three years ago and had such a grand time. And we had the good fortune to spend a day with her and Bob and daughter Nicky two weeks ago. God bless Nancy, Bob and her family. Condolences and love to you all.
Lisa White
September 13, 2013
I worked with Nancy many years at Corning Hospital and So. Tier Health Ministries. She was also my husband's diabetic educator and supporter. She always had a calm spirit and a very warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will be deeply missed.
Tony Pennacchio
September 13, 2013
Dear Anne and Family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy. You are in my prayers. God Bless You all.
Marion Sampsell-Wade
September 12, 2013
To the Family & Friends of Nancy Goben:
Nancy was my Diabetic Educator for many years. She was such a beautiful and talented person. I will forever be grateful for the counseling she gave me over the years. She always had a gift for listening and lifting my spirits. I feel I have lost a very special friend. I will miss her. May she rest in peace.
Kim Cone
September 12, 2013
I was a patient of Nancy's at IMAST a few years ago. She was a great help to me. I was shocked and saddened to hear about her death. My prayers are with her family.
Robin Fitzgerald
September 12, 2013
Nancy was my NP at IMAST she helped me over several hurdles with my diabetes. I will miss her chewing me out for not following the rules. God Bless you Nancy.
Sharon Stockman
September 12, 2013
I will miss you, my dear old friend.
John and Phebe Wood
September 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John & Suzanne Pastorini
September 12, 2013
So sorry to all the relatives and friends of Nancy....yet thankful she is out of her pain and suffering. We were lucky to be in her company several times. May God bless her soul.
John and Suzanne Pastorini
Lisa Sebelle
September 12, 2013
I give my condolences to her loved ones, especially to Nicky and Ben. I met Nancy about 22 years ago and was struck by her friendliness and warmth.She was a dynamic woman with a strong personality. I always admired her dedication to reaching her goals and her dedication to her children. In recent years when we would see one another, we would chat furiously and make promises to meet for lunch or dinner. I am sad that the business of modern life interfered with that. It's a lesson to seize each day. I wish I had made the time to get together with an old friend. feeling very sad....
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