Virginia A. Gaffey, of Marshfield, formerly of Milton, died peacefully at home Sunday March 20, 2022.

Born in Boston, Ginny graduated from Fitchburg State College in 1955 with a bachelor of science in Education and Burbank Hospital Nursing Program, also in 1955. She received her anesthetist training at Carney Hospital School of Anesthesia and was Director of the Program from 1957 until 1986. She also trained at Johns Hopkins in Maryland. Ms. Gaffey was President of the American Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists from 1969 – 1970. She was a former Chairman of the Professional Advisory Board of the Milton Visiting Nurses Assn.

Miss Gaffey was recognized for many achievements for her work in healthcare by Carney Hospital, the City of Boston, the Town of Milton and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including the Louise de Marillac Award at Carney Hospital, 1999 Fitchburg State Distinguished Alumna Award and 1982 Helen Lamb Nurse Anesthetist Educator Award. She was an active board member of the Daniel Webster Estate & Heritage Center, Marshfield.

Beloved daughter of the late James H. and Virginia A. (Glennon) Gaffey. Ginny is survived by many cousins and close friends. She was always accompanied by her canine companions, Tinker, Lady, Princess, Fly and Tager.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Thursday March 31 at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton Square, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.