Local Hero: Joanne Larrow Quietly Makes Life Better In Oxford

OXFORD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Charlene McDermott who nominated Joanne Larrow of Oxford.

Local hero’s full name

Joanne Larrow

Local hero’s home state

Connecticut

Local hero’s Patch

Oxford

How do you know the local hero?

Classmate in Nursing School

What does the local hero do?

RN at Bridgeport Hospital

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Joanne has worked at Bridgeport Hospital for over 44 years. These last few years of this pandemic she has worked constantly through one of the most challenging times of our 44 years as a nurse. She is an exemplary nurse and has been a mentor to many over these 44 years at BH.

Joanne is a true nurse as we were taught so many year’s ago and has exhibited her dedication to her profession 100% at all times! She deserves recognition as a true hero as a nurse, as well as a mother of four and grandmother of 12.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Her heart and dedication to her personal and professional life.

Thank you for all you do, Joanne Larrow!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.