About Our Hospice

Hospice Heart Stories

Harley's Story

He had all but given up living when he started seeing Dr. Glen Maddison at the Palliative Care Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospice in October 2015. Harley’s wife, Carol, was at her wit’s end: her husband of 48 years was unable to do anything but sit – the same man who was father of their two sons and had been an active police officer for 36 years. But the Clinic, and the Hospice’s Living Life Well program have helped Harley’s health and outlook take a dramatic turn

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Diane and Ruth's Story

There are simply no words to convey my thanks for your care, compassion, and kindness during my sister, Ruth Brown’s, stay at St. Joseph’s Hospice. When it became apparent that her needs could no longer be met in her home, Dr. Kim asked her where she would like to go…. And her answer was, “I hear the Hospice is a very nice place.” From the moment of our arrival I knew that her answer to Dr. Kim’s question was an understatement indeed!

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Wendy's Story

If you were asked to describe St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia Lambton in one word, what would it be? ‘Supportive’? ‘Comforting’? ‘Compassionate’? Ask the family and friends of Wendy Hughes, and their response might be ‘healing.’

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"I was hesitant at first...I wanted to deal with it on my own but there was too much pain and I gave in. I love group."

— From Caring Hearts Children's Program Member (Ages 13-17)