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 …