Milford Regional Medical Center Honors Volunteers

MILFORD, MA—Milford Regional Medical Center recently honored the more than 500 volunteers who contribute their time and talents to support the patients and staff with a celebratory luncheon at the Hopedale Community House.

The annual luncheon, said the announcement, is an opportunity for department managers and administrative staff to show their appreciation and thank the volunteers for their service. Milford Regional has a total of 511 volunteers who contributed 36,347 hours of support to patients and staff in more than 40 different roles during 2016.

“We are fortunate to have such caring and skilled people volunteer at Milford Regional,” said Elaine Willey, director of volunteer services, in a statement. “Volunteers positively impact patients from newborns to end of life, and provide support to staff throughout the Medical Center.”

Info and photo (submitted): During the Volunteer Luncheon, pins recognizing hours of service (from 500 +) at Milford Regional were presented to volunteers. Pictured left to right: (Seated) Betty Wickis of Medway (3000); Thomas Keenan Jr. of Milford (6000); Lynda Keenan of Milford (5000); Dolores McDonough of Milford (10,000); Andra Stone of Milford (3000); Mary Zocchi of Milford (1000); Barbara Wilson of Franklin (7000). (Standing) Elaine Willey, Director of Volunteer Services; Dorothy Maheu of Milford (1000); Maria Hanchett of Milford (500); Maria O’Regan of Milford (2000); Elaine O’Toole of Hopedale (500); Mary Poirier of Uxbridge (2000); Mary DeMartin of Upton (1000); Megan Simmons of Blackstone (1000); Mary Beth Kreuzinger of Franklin (500); Anna Nardi of Mendon (4000); Grace Lavallee of Milford (500); Jeanne Sampson of Milford (1000); Jennifer Fritch Milford (1000); Sue Fink of Franklin (2000); Mary Ellen Laythe of Douglas (1000); Rose Luchini of Milford (2000); John Wright of Milford (500); Barbara Murphy of Wrentham (2000) and Jane Blackwood, Volunteer Services Assistant.