Sad News - Long Time Roosevelt Island Resident, RIHS Board Member & Goldwater Memorial Librarian Ursula Beau-Seigneur Passed Away March 27 - Condolences To Family, Friends Neighbors & Colleagues

Sad news from the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS):

R E M E M B E R I N G   U R S U L A   B E A U - S E I G N E U R

L O N G - T I M E  R I H S   B O A R D   M E M B E R ,

G O L D W A T E R   M E M O R I A L  L I B R A R I A N ,

C O M M U N I T Y  M E M B E R

Our friend and neighbor Ursula Beau-Seigneur passed away March 27th, 2019. Ursula was active in the RIHS for many years. She was a writer and editor for our book, "Images of America-Roosevelt Island" in 2003, and the author of the text for our maps of the Island.

Quietly, Ursula was a perfectionist and great contributor to our efforts. She was our treasurer and an important influence to our programming. She would gladly serve at our table at community events and discuss the Society with visitors.

Ursula worked for over 25 years at Goldwater Memorial Hospital as the Librarian in the Patient's Library. She ran writing, poetry, Arts Below and many programs for the residents. Her knowledge of the patrons of the library was great and she went out of her way to accommodate their needs. As Goldwater closed, she transferred to the Coler Hospital campus at the north end of the Island. There, she reactivated a dormant library into a warm, welcoming place for reading, watching videos, and accessing the assistance devices. Having a great love for her work, Ursula retired many years after she needed to.

Ursula shared dinners and talks of her life, family, and many adventures with friends. Over the last few years, she enjoyed the art classes at the Carter Burden Senior Center and showed her talents in painting. The provided photo is Ursula with a painting she completed in the class.

Ursula is survived by her brother Dennis Kehoe and family in California, (to whom the RIHS will forward condolences). A memorial service will be scheduled after Easter.

Condolences to family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.