SOUTHPORT, N.C. – Jane Ellen (Philbrick) Goldsworth died early on the morning of Feb. 3, 2022. Jane was born to Mary (Callan) Philbrick and Robert D. Philbrick in Bath.

She grew up in Gorham, earned a B.S. in Nursing from Marquette University and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. Jane worked in nursing for 41 years; 35 of those in emergency nursing. She was very active in the Emergency Nurses Association.

With her husband, John, she moved to St. James Plantation in Southport, N.C. in 1999. Before and during her retirement in 2014 she actively volunteered at Lower Cape Fear Life Care and New Hope Clinic where she served as Vice Chair of the Board.

Jane enjoyed golfing, swimming, her book club, and being captain of her boat, “The Jane Ellen”, and traveling.

She was predeceased in death by her father, Robert D. Philbrick.

She is survived by her mother, Mary (Callan) Philbrick; sisters and brothers Cathy (Steve), Jim Robert (Diana), David (Kelly), Carol (Paul), Cindy (Richard), Nancy, John (Morgan) Brother In Law Neal (Gail); 16 nieces and nephews; 11 great-nieces and nephews.

On Thursday, Feb. 10, there will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. followed by a visitation until 8 p.m. at Peacock – Newnam and White Funeral Home, 1411 N. Howe St. Southport, N.C. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at a later date in Maine.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Goldsworth family. Peacock – Newnam and White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, N.C.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to

The New Hope Clinic,

201 W. Boiling Spring Rd.,

Southport, NC 28461.

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