WHAT IS YOUR RETIREMENT STORY?

We were thrilled to receive the many stories submitted when we asked what you have been doing during retirement. We are delighted to share a few of the many interesting and inspiring retirement stories we received. Thanks to everyone that took the time to submit a retirement story!

Martin Hunicutt

Retired from the Duke Clinical Research Institute’s Business Development Department in 2019

During retirement, Martin has volunteered for Duke Health’s Patient Services and has been playing clarinet in the Durham Community Concert Band, and The Rusty Pipes at Croasdaile Farms. In 2023, Martin celebrates 50 years of marriage and will be traveling to many countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, Britain and Canada.

Earl Kirby

Retired from the Duke Pathology in 2004

Earl has spent most of retirement volunteering. Earl has volunteered at the Durham Center for Center Life, the Duke COVID vaccine clinics, and has served on the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee as well as on the Duke University Retiree Association Board.

Pat Greybill

Retired from DUHS Nursing in 2018

In retirement, Pat found the time to focus on quilting and embroidery. During COVID, Pat made well over 300 masks, embroidering them with various themes and sharing them with friends.

Justine Strand de Oliveira

Retired from Family Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine in 2017

Justine retired as professor emeritus and moved to London joining the Barts and The London School of Medicine (Queen Mary University of London) as professor, helping establish their Physician Associate program. After retiring from Barts and The London, Justine moved to Algarve, Portugal, and published the novel, The Moon Is Backwards. Justine currently has a part-time faculty appointment at the University of Algarve School of Medicine and enjoys singing a capella as a member of a local barbershop group.