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A “completely healthy” nurse who was days away from retirement died shortly after contracting the coronavirus.
Janice Glassey, 66, worked in Halton, Cheshire for 14 years, caring for people who receive end-of-life care.
The mother of three children, who was engaged to marry, died on April 24 after testing positive for Covid-19. She is one of 127 health workers who reportedly died of the coronavirus, although that number is believed to be underestimated.
Her daughter Kerri Glassey, 44, wrote on Facebook that her mother had no underlying health problems other than a knee problem and that “she had to complete her last shift in the first week of her discomfort.”
Glassey told the Liverpool Echo: “Mom was loved by everyone. She was a lot of fun and had a lot to look forward to.
“Mom was very dedicated to her work, she regularly covered people’s shifts. We are devastated because we wanted to share so many occasions together. ”
Her daughter had traveled from London to be with her mother during her last moments. “We are heartbroken, Mom was completely healthy,” she said.
Her mother was first treated at the Whiston hospital, where she spent about a week on a ventilator in intensive care. She was then transferred to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, but died a couple of weeks later.
The Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to report the death of our colleague Janice Glassey, who was a well-loved and valued member of the district’s after-hours Halton nursing team.
Janice was a health assistant and provided 14 years of dedicated service to the people of Halton and tragically passed away on April 24. Janice had tested positive for Covid-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences at this difficult time are with the family, Janice’s friends and those who have worked with her for many years.”
Tributes have been received for Glassey on social media following the news of her death. Jill Owen posted: “Words cannot express my grief at the loss of our Janice. I keep waiting for her to walk through the oak meadow gate with her happy face and enthusiasm for a job she loved. ”
Sarah Davies called her “a beautiful and loving woman … A good friend and colleague whom we will miss forever.”
