Jessie Margaret Ada MUTCH 1 2 3
- Born: 3 February 1905, Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland 2 3 4 5 6
- Died: 27 January 2012, Rosemont, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 106
 Other names for Jessie were Ada MITCH,4 Ada MUTCH 1 5 and Jessie Margaret A. MUTCH.6
General Notes
J.M. Ada Mutch, 106, longtime nurse and volunteer
February 05, 2012|By Sally A. Downey, Staff Writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer
J.M. Ada Mutch, formerly of Wynnewood, a nurse, World War II veteran, and volunteer for the elderly, died at Rosemont Presbyterian Village on Friday, Jan. 27, a week before her 107th birthday.
In 1932, having taught physical education for eight years at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Miss Mutch had to have her appendix removed.
"I went to the hospital for a week, and had the most wonderful time," she later told The Inquirer. "I decided to become a nurse. I figured I could take care of people as I got older, but I wouldn't be able to run up and down a hockey field forever."
Miss Mutch did, indeed, go on to take care of people - for more than 70 years.
She graduated from the Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in New York and earned a bachelor's degree in nursing administration in 1941 from Columbia University.
During World War II, she served in the Army Nurse Corps, overseeing military hospitals in England and Ireland.
After her discharge in 1946 as a lieutenant colonel, she traveled in Asia before returning to Columbia-Presbyterian as head nurse. In 1948, she earned a master's degree in nursing from Columbia.
In 1955, Miss Mutch left Columbia-Presbyterian, where she then was assistant director of nursing and assistant professor of nursing, to become director of nursing at Lankenau Hospital.
After retiring in 1970, she was a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society. From the early 1980s until 2010, she also was a volunteer for ElderNet, a nonprofit organization serving residents of Lower Merion.
"Ada was an amazing woman," said ElderNet executive director Ruth M. Sperber. "She volunteered for ElderNet for many years as a driver, friendly visitor, officer, and personnel committee chairman."
Miss Mutch also was the inspiration for ElderNet's service delivery program, the Ada Mutch Resource Service Center, which opened in 2009.
Dorothy McCabe, retired director of ElderNet, said Miss Mutch often chauffeured people no one else would drive because they were too difficult. "She never judged anyone," McCabe said. "She was delightful, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed life."
In 2002, Miss Mutch told The Inquirer that she usually did not reveal her age to her passengers because it might make them nervous. But, she added, "if they start complaining a lot, and say, they're 72, I'll say: 'I'm 90-something. What are you complaining about?' They say, 'Oh, you've given me a new lease on life!' "
After she gave up her driving privileges at age 98, she continued to volunteer for ElderNet, but behind a desk.
In the interview, Miss Mutch said her longevity came from always staying physically active. But she also benefited from her life's circumstances, she said: "I was born in Scotland and I'm full of Scotch, and I never married, so I don't have the worries of children."
Miss Mutch emigrated to the United States in 1912 with her four siblings and her parents. Her father, the Rev. Andrew Mutch, had been appointed pastor of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. They sailed on the Caledonia when they were unable to get passage on the Titanic.
Miss Mutch was a scholarship student at the Baldwin School and received the Gym Award as best athlete when she graduated in 1922. She returned to Baldwin to teach after graduating from the Boston School of Physical Education.
In 2010, Baldwin presented her with an honorary white blazer, given annually to the school's best athlete. She had lamented that she had not received one when she was a student.
Miss Mutch traveled all over the world and, since childhood, spent summer vacations in Maine, a nephew, Andy Mutch, said.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr.
Donations may be made to the church's capital campaign for restoration of stained-glass windows in honor of the Rev. Andrew Mutch, or to the Ada Mutch Scholarship Fund, Columbia University-Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, 204 Park Ave. South, New York, N.Y. 10010.
Contact staff writer Sally A. Downey at 215-854-2913 or sdowney@phillynews.com.
http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-05/news/31027326_1_head-nurse-friendly-visitor-volunteer
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Obituary:
Name:
J. Margaret Ada Mutch
Date:
February 3rd, 1905 - January 27th, 2012
Ms. J. Margaret Ada Mutch, a resident of Rosemont Presbyterian Village, died peacefully on Friday, January 27th, 2012, just a week before her 107th birthday. Ms. Mutch was born in Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland, and emigrated to the US in 1912 with her parents, The Reverend Dr. Andrew Mutch and Petrice Mutch, and her siblings, Tom, Mary, Tricey and Gordon. Reverend Mutch was the Pastor of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church from 1912 until he retired in 1936. Ms. Mutch was educated at The Baldwin School and then earned her Nursing Degree at the Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital School in New York. She served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1946, retiring as the head of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps for the European Theatre with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She then returned to Columbia-Presbyterian where she earned her Masters Degree in Nursing. She remained at Presbyterian Hospital where she became the Assistant Director of Nursing while also serving as the Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. In 1955 she was hired as the Director of Nursing at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia where she remained until she retired in 1970. Ms. Mutch served as an ElderNet volunteer for many years by providing transportation and other services to the local community and she also served on the Board. Ms. Mutch received many honors during her life and career. In 1975 she was named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania. In 2009 she was honored with the Rotary International's Paul Harris Award for her lifetime of distinguished service including her military service. In 2010 she was named as the oldest living alumna of The Baldwin School. In 2011, ElderNet honored her by opening the Ada Mutch Community Resource Center in Bryn Mawr. A Memorial Service will be held at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on February 11th, starting at 11:00 AM, followed by a Reception at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to either the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Capital Campaign, specifically towards the repair and restoration of the stained glass windows in place to honor Dr. Mutch, Ada's Father. Contact Sarah Miciek at 610-525-2821; or, to the Ada Mutch Scholarship Fund at Columbia University-Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, 204 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. Contact Mari Tantello by phone at 212-590-2443.
Services:
11:00AM at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Cemetery:
Burial Services will be private
http://chadwickmckinney.com/visitations/View.php?id=575
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Birth Notes
12 h. 40 m. P.M., The Manse, Muthill
Death Notes
She died in her sleep at Rosemont Presbyterian Village, one week shy of her 107th birthday.
Recorded Events in Her Life
- Gallery: Birth Record, on 3 February 1905, in Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland.
- She immigrated in 1912. 4 5
- Departure: on the S.S. Caledonia, on 20 April 1912, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Her father wanted to get passage on the Titanic's maiden voyage, but it was fully booked. This was the next boat.
- Arrival: travelling with her family on the S.S. Caledonia, on 26 April 1912, in New York, New York County, New York, USA.
- She appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census on 22 January 1920 in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. 4
Mitch, Andrew head M W 49 M 1912 Al Scotland Scotland Scotland minister / church
----- Petrus wife F W 49 M 1912 Al Scotland Scotland Scotland none
----- Thomas son M W 19 S 1912 Al Scotland Scotland Scotland none
----- Mary daughter F W 17 S 1912 Al Scotland Scotland Scotland none
----- Ada daughter F W 15 S 1912 Al Scotland Scotland Scotland none
----- Petrice daughter F W 12 S 1912 Al Scotland Scotland Scotland none
----- Gordon son M W 8 S 1912 Al Scotland Scotland Scotland none
Williams, Elizabeth maid F B 24 M North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina maid / private
Miller, Florence maid F B 18 S Pennsylvania Virginia Virginia maid / private
- She was naturalized District Court of Naturalization Services on 6 March 1924 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. 6 Citizen in virture of being under 21 when father was naturalized.
- She worked as a private school teacher on 9 April 1930 in Haverford, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. 5
- She appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census on 9 April 1930 in Haverford, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. 5
Mutch, Andrew A. Head M W 59 M Scotland Scotland Scotland 1912 Clergyman Presbyterian Church
----- Petrus Wife F W 59 M 28 Scotland Scotland Scotland 1912 None
----- Ada Daughter F W 25 S 29 Scotland Scotland Scotland 1912 Teacher Private School
----- Petrice Daughter F W 22 S Scotland Scotland Scotland 1912 Teacher Private School
----- Gordon Son M W 18 S Scotland Scotland Scotland 1912 None
- Departure: travelling aboard the "Empress of Scotland" with her family to Scotland, about 9 July 1930, in Québec, Canada.
- Arrival: travelling aboard the "Empress of Scotland" from Quebec, Canada, on 16 July 1930, in Southampton, Hampshire, England.
- Departure: travelling with family on the S.S. "Duchess of York", on 5 September 1930, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. 6
- Arrival: travelling with family on the S.S. "Duchess of York", en route to the United States, on 12 September 1930, in Québec, Québec, Canada. 6
- Her memorial service was held on 12 February 2012 11 a.m. At Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.
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