Carla was the real MacGyver! 

She WAS the best partner to be deep in a ditch with on transport, She was kind, unwavering, and responsive in her respected role of transport. She was a true moral compass for us all. Above all, she was unbelievably kind. Rest, Carla…you have served SO many. 

You are loved,

Gerry & Jamie 

Carla was one of a kind - gentle, kind, thoughtful, compassionate to all she met and all she touched.  She made everyone feel like they were loved.   She is resting in the arms of angels - and we will miss her dearly.   

Carla was the original everything, everywhere, all at once - empathetic, spunky, energetic, and ever mindful of those around her. Not only would she be attentively focused on her patients and their families, but she was aware of the joys and struggles of her colleagues, helping them to grieve their past, recognize their present and hope for their future. Many times she counseled me in the doc's office, cajoling, chiding or patiently listening. She was so remarkably kind and she would go out of her way to help, connect or even construct something for you ( although it always seemed what she did was a natural consequence of her good nature.) When she learned that my mother was ill and in pain, she arrived in the NICU with one of her handmade "popcorn" pillows with instructions as to how best to use it to relieve the discomfort. And there was always that playful sense of humour, as she was ready to initiate a mind-twisting practical joke to lighten the tension in the unit.

She reached out to me last year, asking for help to support another member of the old Presby team. I am so happy to have reconnected with her, sharing family stories and homemade preserves. She will always be a light in my life.

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Dr. Thomas Pullano