Joanne Bergsten Milne, APRN, 85 of Glastonbury, passed away peacefully Dec 2, 2019. She was born August 12, 1934 in Hartford Ct, the daughter of the late Edith Bergsten Isham Merkle and Victor Clarence Bergsten. After graduating from Wethersfield High School, she earned her RN degree from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. Later she continued her education, earning the Advanced Practice degree in 1990 from the University of Colorado. Joanne had a gift for languages. While living in Germany, she learned the language to strengthen her ties with her German neighbors. From 1971 to 1990, she provided care through the Hartford Migratory Children’s Program. She was a School Nurse Practitioner in Hartford, learning Spanish and some Laotian to help the children and their families with medical issues. Joanne also volunteered her nursing skills for years with the Glastonbury Ambulance Association and at shelters in Hartford. Joanne loved to fish, especially with her companion, the late Ken Colcombe, at their summer place in Oswego NY. Joanne leaves her children, Janet Milne Parent of Idaho, June Milne of East Hartford, and James Milne of East Hartford; grandchildren Mark Parent, Brian Parent and Alexandra Milne; great- grandchildren Brian Jr, Deztini, Jonathan and Avery; sisters Virginia “Ginne” I Clark, Priscilla I Williamson and Lorraine “Laurie” I Yankovich, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Joanne was predeceased by her son John Milne, and brother Robert Bergsten. We are grateful for the staff at Atria, Glastonbury, especially those in the Memory Unit. We appreciate the care by Masonicare Hospice and Stay at Home-Care who made her final journey calm and peaceful. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Congregational Church at South Glastonbury, PO Box 187, Glastonbury, CT 06073. A memorial service will be held in the Spring.
