The Blenheim Youth Centre recently presented a donation to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. Through the Christmas Gives Back program, the youth raised $306.50 by making and selling hot chocolate and caramel corn at the Blenheim Santa Claus Parade and from proceeds from a raffle draw. Jodi Maroney, Executive Director for the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, recently visited the Youth Centre to …
IODE Christmas House Tours Support Hospice
The Captain Garnet Brackin IODE Christmas House Tours have been sharing the beauty of the season while supporting local causes for the past 13 years. Members of the House Tour Committee recently presented Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation with a cheque for $6,000. Jodi Maroney, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation Executive Director – “We are so appreciative to the IODE for their support as …
Hospice Introduces New Care Manager
Chatham-Kent Hospice is pleased to introduce Maureen Eyres, RN, BScN, MScN as the new Care Manager. Maureen is an accomplished health care professional who has dedicated her professional life to oncology, chronic disease management and end-of-life care. Previously, Maureen was also part-time faculty and clinical instructor for St. Clair College and a sessional clinical instructor for the University of Windsor. …
Benefits of Hospice Extended to the Family
Blake grew up in Chatham where his parents still live, but now makes his home out west. He stayed in touch with his parents and extended family through phone calls, FaceTime and periodic visits. For several months, he had not had the opportunity to visit or FaceTime with his mom and he soon learned why. His mom had been ill …
“I’m Still Me” – Colleen’s Story
Hi, my name is Colleen and I live at Chatham-Kent Hospice. Before moving to Hospice, I lived on my own, however, I have severe COPD and my lung capacity declined to 15% making it impossible to care for myself. The move to Hospice was initiated by a bout of pneumonia that almost took my life. In fact, my family didn’t …
MacDonald Family Hospice Heart Story
In memory of Lorna MacDonald who passed away at Chatham-Kent Hospice on June 10, 2016 at the age of 68.
Zimmer Family Hospice Heart Story
In memory of George Zimmer who passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on July 6, 2016 at the age of 80.
Ed’s Final Journey Home
Shared by wife Ruby On May 29 th , 2016, I lost the love of my life, my closest friend, my beloved companion, and yes, my greatest challenge. Ed Aitken, at the age of 67, peacefully passed away at Chatham-Kent Hospice. Ed and I enjoyed our small town life together, renovating our house, being involved in our church, making friends and many happy …
Jeanne’s Hospice Heart Story
Hospice is more than a Building For Jeanne and her family, it is the people and the services offered that make Chatham-Kent Hospice a treasure for Chatham-Kent. Jeanne died at Chatham-Kent Hospice after living there for 10 days. The 84 year old retired teacher was born in Harwich Township and lived in Chatham-Kent her entire life. She was Mom to …