Canada flag to fly at half-mast on Wednesday, July 10 in honour of active and former Auxiliary volunteers who passed away in 2023/24
The Canada flag outside the main entrance at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) will fly at half-mast today, July 10, in honour of the active and former NHH Auxiliary volunteers known to have passed away over the last year.
Coordinated in conjunction with the Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting, also held today, this annual tradition recognizes the exceptional commitment of Auxiliary volunteers throughout the hospital.
Auxiliary volunteers greet patients as they enter, support wayfinding, deliver water to patient rooms, offer a comforting voice in the Emergency Department, provide a listening ear in NHH’s palliative, dialysis, cancer and supportive care areas and help patients occupy their time through the Hospital Elder Life Program.
In addition to these critical in-hospital supports, the Auxiliary operates two retail operations—the Little Treasure Shop, located inside the main entrance to the hospital, and Petticoat Lane (the Lane), a thrift shop on Munroe Street in Cobourg—which raise funds to support the hospital’s capital equipment needs.
“As a volunteer partner with over 100 years of service to this community, it’s important to honour the many dedicated individuals, both past and present, whose volunteerism has supported our hospital teams in delivering quality, compassionate care,” said Susan Walsh, NHH President and CEO. “The Auxiliary’s commitment to NHH and generosity of spirit seems to grow stronger by the year. Your role is critical to our Shared Purpose of being a People First organization. On behalf of everyone at NHH, thank you for all you do for NHH and the patients and families we serve. Today, we join the NHH Auxiliary members in fondly remembering 23 individuals with gratitude for their service to this community.”
Active NHH Auxiliary Members Who Passed Away in 2023-2024
|
Name |
Years of Service |
Date Deceased |
|---|---|---|
|
Grace More |
2009-2023: 14 yrs. |
September 28, 2023 |
|
Dianne Grace Crutchley |
2005-2023: 18 yrs. |
January 10, 2024 |
|
Margaret “Marg” Godawa |
2011-2023: 12 yrs. |
February 25, 2024 |
|
Elaine Churchill |
2018-2023: 5 yrs. |
June 7, 2024 |
Past NHH Auxiliary Members Who Passed Away in 2023-2024
We also remember the following past Auxiliary members who died this year. They are:
|
Name |
Years of Service |
Date Deceased |
|---|---|---|
|
Ronald “Ron” Brealey Sargent |
2009-2021: 12 yrs. |
November 4, 2023 |
|
Marian F. Brawley |
1966-2014: 48 yrs. |
November 18, 2023 |
|
James “Jim” Vilda Russell Manning |
2008-2012: 4 yrs. |
November 19, 2023 |
|
Linda Diane Graham |
2003-2013: 10 yrs. |
November 24, 2023 |
|
Robert Donald Shaw |
2017-2020: 3 yrs. |
November 25, 2023 |
|
Doreen Elizabeth Jenkin |
2003-2020: 17yrs. |
December 21, 2023 |
|
Blair McFadden |
2008-2023: 15 yrs. |
February 4, 2024 |
|
Rayna Breton |
2004-2010: 6 yrs. |
February 29, 2024 |
|
Katherine “Kathy” Lynne Upper |
2000-2012: 12 yrs. |
March 27, 2024 |
|
Charles Frederick Lester Northeast |
2008-2020: 12 yrs. |
March 30, 2024 |
|
Margaret Elizabeth Harnden |
2009-2013: 4 yrs. |
April 6, 2024 |
|
Audrey Lewella Bowman |
1981-2010: 29 yrs. |
April 9, 2024 |
|
Harry Oumke Knapper |
2015-2017: 2 yrs. |
April 20, 2024 |
|
Wellington “Rae” Waring |
2015-2023: 8 yrs. |
May 10, 2024 |
|
Margaret Francesca Fullerton |
1990-2011: 21yrs. |
May 14, 2024 |
|
Helga Linde Witt |
2005-2011: 6 yrs. |
May 15, 2024 |
|
Catherine Patricia Patty Crosbie |
2005-2010: 5 yrs. |
May 30, 2024 |
|
Beryl May Bridge |
1992-2012: 20 yrs. |
June 5, 2024 |
|
Ross Clifford Adams |
2001-2011: 10 yrs. |
June 22, 2024 |
Interested in learning more about the many exciting volunteer opportunities with the NHH Auxiliary? Please visit the Volunteers tab at nhh.ca