Monthly Archives: May 2022

96-year-old Edna Spratt of Melrose passionately volunteered at Haven from 1982 to 2011, according to her daughter Jeanne Homany. Edna, an LPN, had nurse training and experience but was unable to work as a hospice nurse, as it would negatively impact her husband's pension. She found a place to channel the love and care she [...]

Haven associate Edward Spencer poses proudly with patient JoAnn Willis and a puzzle they completed together. Patient JoAnn Willis arrived at Haven an emotionally distressed cancer patient, having recently had a difficult time at the hospital. She was agitated, refusing care and distrustful of everyone around her. A few Haven staff members approached [...]