Jane Elizabeth Kuras, 44, passed away on July 22 at her home in Winthrop. She was born in Hartford, CT and was a graduate of Penny High School in East Hartford, and the Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing in Bridgeport. She was employed as a cardiac care nurse and instructor at BWH for almost 20 years. “Jane touched many lives at BWH, whether it was through her passion for nursing, her gift for teaching or her legendary sense of humor. She will be sorely missed,” said Mary Lou Moore, RN, nurse manager of Tower 12. Jane is survived by her father, Jack E. Kuras and was predeceased by her mother, Lenore Clancy Kuras. She is survived by her sister, Dana L. Kuras and her husband, Philip van Alstine; a brother, James M. Kuras and his wife, Bonnie Jean Kuras; and a niece and two nephews. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Grace Episcopal Church 55 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106; or The Friends of the Chapel, The Nurses’ Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 29 323, Christchurch New Zealand.