Thank you for caring

To the editor:
    In honor of National Hospice Month I would like to recognize an outstanding group of people. They are caring, compassionate hospice volunteers who are willing to run errands, hold a hand, sit quietly, be a listening ear and most importantly … be a support to a terminally ill patient and their loved ones.
    The outstanding success of Hospice of Aroostook is but a reflection of the ever increasing dedication and enthusiasm our volunteers display. They give so generously of their time and hearts to be a support to patients and families at a time of need.
    Recently 13 people made a commitment to complete a thirty hour training to become hospice volunteers. I would like to welcome: Julie Albert, Caribou; Laurel Beaulieu, Fort Fairfield; Lisa Daigle, Madawaska; Mary Donovan, Caribou; Mildred Forbes, Stockholm; Sylvia Garey, Perham; Elizabeth Long, Caribou; Georges and Rose Marie Sullivan, Madawaska; Cynthia Thibodeau, Presque Isle; and Daniel and Joan Turner, Easton.
    This training would not have been successful with out the thoughtful community presenters who generously gave of their time to be a guest speaker. Thank you to Judge O’Mara, Jim Mockler, Rev. George McLaughlin, Ruth Collins and Gail Phair-Kirk.
    I am grateful for this opportunity to share a very sincere and heartfelt “Thank You!” to all of the Hospice of Aroostook Volunteers!
Robin Holmes, manager
Senior Hospice Volunteers