It’s the end of an era for both Willow Wood Hospice and for Eddy Inglis as he retires after 14 years of dedication in his role of Hospice Chaplin.
Staff and volunteers gathered at the hospice to pay tribute to Eddy and thank him for his service and friendship and presented him with cards and gifts.
In a moving tribute to Eddy, Karen Houlston, Hospice CEO said: “Eddy was more than a Chaplin, he supported patients, their families and hospice staff and volunteers. “He had the ability to put people at ease with his kindness, compassion and wonderful sense of humour. It has been my privilege to work with him all these years.”
Eddy has led hospice remembrance services, including Light up a Life and most recently the beautiful Butterfly Memory Release in the hospice gardens. There was laughter as well as tears when Eddy responded with an entertaining and moving speech, thanking the staff and volunteers for their friendship over the years and praising the vital work of Willow Wood Hospice.
Philip Millson, Hospice Chairman said: “Eddy will be sorely missed by everyone involved with Willow Wood. “On behalf of the trustees I would like
to wish him a well-deserved retirement.”
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