Meet Jayne
Jayne North’s three-year-old grandson knew exactly what to do when he came to visit Nana at McNally House Hospice. After his family signed in, he searched in the big wicker basket until he found “his” little yellow slippers, just his size.
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Meet Todd
Todd Horton was named the king of cool. He shook the house with classic rock. He loved music so much that he became known as the “Maxell Tape Blown Away Guy,” from a 1980’s commercial for Maxell audio cassettes. Todd loved life. He was a sensitive, empathetic, and selfless man. He loved his family and his friends.
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Meet Ron
Ron Oliver’s grandchild loved coming to McNally House to visit Grampa. There was room to spread out toys. There were plenty of homemade cookies, and warm welcoming smiles. “Grampa’s new house” was a great place!
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Meet Marian
The first time that Stephanie DiTomasso walked into McNally House Hospice with her father, Marian Juras, who was being admitted, she was apprehensive. Yet, they were welcomed with such warmth and care, that she felt like someone had wrapped her in the coziest blanket possible. The genuine compassion shown at that moment has continued through Marian’s stay.
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Meet Darlene and Karo-Lee
In the summer of 2024, Darlene Girardo was admitted into McNally House. Darlene and her sister, Karo-Lee Pilato, shared a close bond growing up and this connection remained strong through the end of Darlene’s life. Karo-Lee and her husband Gene, and their four children, Christina, Stephanie, Meghan, and Joe spent a lot time at McNally House with Darlene where they got to experience the kindness and attentive care of the staff firsthand.
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Meet the Caregiver Group
The unbearable days and nights take their toll, worry, frustration, isolation, draining to the depths of one’s soul. This is the life of more than 4 million people in Ontario today who care for a family member, partner, or friend. A 2021 survey from Caregivers Summit revealed that 87% of caregivers experience loneliness, 75% experience anxiety, 69% experience deterioration in their mental health.
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Meet Bob
Bob Forsyth and his family have always lived in Grimsby. When Bob was admitted into McNally House Hospice early this year, his family knew of the hospice and had donated, but had never set foot in the building.
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Meet Connie and Mike
In the room at McNally House where Connie is a resident, the quilted artwork that she has created in her life envelopes you in warmth and peace, drawing you into its beauty.
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Meet Paul and Patricia
Paul Hutchinson’s lung cancer diagnosis came as a shock to him, his wife Patricia and all those who loved him. Patricia describes Paul as having a brilliant mind and says that he was a beautiful and loving human being.
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