You can give more families peace of mind… My husband Michael and I never had an empty house. From our three beautiful children to our combined 15 siblings and an endless number of friends, cousins, and their partners and kids, our home was always bursting at the seams with love, joyful chaos and lots of food!… Continue reading Sue’s story
The Day of Care Program at Margaret Bahen Hospice provides families and community members the opportunity to mark a special day in memory or recognition of a loved one. There are no costs to residents and families to stay at our Hospice, however donations from the community ensure that our programs remain available to those… Continue reading Day of Care
Thank you doesn’t seem enough! It takes many contributions from individuals, companies, businesses and organizations annually, to guarantee our continued success in offering hospice programs and services free of charge.
I’m thankful for: a great love story and valuable grief support I met my late wife Diane in a crowded Toronto pub. After I drove her home in the rain, she invited me in for coffee and we stayed up the whole night talking. In the 37 years that followed, I never got bored of… Continue reading Drews story
We’re thankful for: our mother’s love and compassionate hospice care Our mother, Mignonne (Mickie), raised us in a small northern town called Kirkland Lake. Although money was a bit tight, we never felt poor: our mom gave us the kind of richness that only love can provide. She was hard-working, dedicated to her family, and… Continue reading tracy and stevens story
My kids and I will always draw strength from the care and comfort their mom experienced in her last days. My wife Lori was only 44 when she died last fall, leaving me and our two children devastated. Lori and I met at teachers’ college in New Brunswick and quickly knew that we wanted to… Continue reading Paul’s story
We belonged together like peas and carrots. Ian John Mason was my best friend and life partner. His infectious smile lit up the room. He was a proud son, brother, father and friend to many, especially his work mates at York Regional Police Services. Ian was strong and healthy. He played golf, hockey and baseball… Continue reading Michelle’s Story
We are proud to announce that Doane House Hospice has won the Spirit of Success Not-for-Profit of the year award, presented by the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce! Doane House Hospice has been a member of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years and this is the first time we have won… Continue reading Doane House Hospice Wins Spirit of Success Award
We are now hiring for the Margaret Bahen Hospice located in Newmarket. For more information and a list of the available positions please see below. Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Fundraising Assistant
As positive cases continue to rise in Toronto and York region, Better Living has responded with the launch of the “Why I Wear” social campaign. It is imperative that we act together NOW to protect our community and ourselves. There are 3 easy actions you can do to make a difference: 1. WEAR A MASK… Continue reading We Wear Because We Care About you