Stories & News
Expressive Arts Support Groups
Over the past few months, our expressive arts group, led by our art therapy student and music therapist, have been bringing people together to process grief in a supportive and creative environment. Thanks to our community's generosity, we offer a space where...
Weeks of Care
This spring, Carpenter Hospice proudly recognized several important appreciation events of care, including National Volunteer Week, National Hospice Palliative Care Week, National Nursing Week, PSW Day, and Physician Day. Each of these celebrations gave us the...
Mother’s Day in Our Home
In the days following Mother’s Day, we continue to reflect on the meaning of that time together. At Carpenter Hospice, we marked the occasion with a Mother’s Day lunch, creating space to celebrate mothers and mother figures, while also remembering those who are deeply...
Hike for Hospice 2026 — Join Us To Honour The Legacy
Our annual Hike for Carpenter Hospice is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 6, 2026, and join us for a meaningful day. Register now to honour loved ones, celebrate community, and support our mission. In the lead-up, we’ve been sharing...
A Story of Compassionate Care: The Lau Family’s Time With Us
Dr. George Lau was widely respected for his decades of service as a pediatric surgeon and for the humility and integrity that defined his career. To his wife of 49 years, Philoria, and to their son and daughter, Jonathan and Michelle, he was first and foremost a...
Why We Give – Angelo and Darlene Paletta
A seasoned entrepreneur and business owner, Angelo Paletta is recognized as one of Carpenter Hospice’s most dedicated advocates. Beyond his exceptional generosity as a donor, he stands out as an active and influential Board Member, Chair, Past Board Chair, and...
Safe Home
One year ago, Brenda Donaher spent her final days at Carpenter Hospice. Recently, her devoted partner, Pelham, returned to the Hospice to share a deeply meaningful gift. He presented us with Brenda’s favourite painting, a beautiful piece he created himself and...
Extending Care Through the Garden
Care extends far beyond the walls of our facility at Carpenter Hospice. For Peter Banahan, our Facilities Maintenance Specialist, and our dedicated volunteer garden team including Kathi, Cheri and Angela; the mission behind the Hospice’s evolving outside space is to...
Honoured, Supported, Remembered
We’re so happy to share that this year’s Hike for Carpenter Hospice raised over $73,000. What a fantastic show of support from our community. Whether you walked, donated, volunteered, or cheered us on, you helped make it all possible. “This event always reminds us how...
The Missing Piece
Recently, while a resident stayed with us, her devoted husband spent his days diligently working on a puzzle as he sat by her bedside. This seemingly simple task gave him peace and purpose during this difficult time. He expressed to our staff that, once completed, he...