April 3, 2021
Michael S. Borys
OAKVILLE – Michael Stanley Borys, age 67, passed away unexpectedly March 28, 2021. He was the husband of Denise (Tamosaitis) Borys.
Michael was born on Jan. 7, 1954 in Bridgeport, the son of the late Michael I. and Cecilia (Knapp) Borys. Michael proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and then graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. After graduation, Mike worked at CCC Cheshire for two years as a corrections nurse grade 1.
From 1985 to 1996 Mike functioned in the major med area, trauma area and triage areas of Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He made many lasting friendships there, and always felt fortunate that his career was something he truly enjoyed and felt passionate about.
DOVER – A nurse at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been awarded the organization’s highest honor, the President’s Award, for her excellence at work and for taking the lead on the many efforts made by the hospital staff to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Part of the hospital’s PILLAR Awards program, the President’s Award honors an employee, volunteer, or medical staff member, who takes a step above the unexpected and whose actions large, or small, contribute to a quality experience at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
Stacey Savage, clinical director of emergency nursing, has been instrumental in many COVID-19 initiatives at Wentworth-Douglass, including the Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing site, employee COVID-19 testing, and respiratory illness clinics.