‘Stand for life’

Dear Editor:

RE: Council reverses decision on support letter for new hospice, Aug. 25.

I think it’s wonderful news that there will be a six-bed hospice at Wellington Place. However I very much support councillors Stephen Kitras and Steven VanLeeuwen in their opinion at the council meeting regarding medical assistance in dying (MAID).

Having had experiences of palliative care with family and young friends, I have seen firsthand the sensitivity given to dying patients which allows them comfort, peace and dignity. It should always be a place of quiet where they can slip away without fear or threats of coercion.

There has been so much lack of care for the elderly who were sick during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often died alone. How wonderful it would be for this place in Fergus to be a loving haven to support those who are close to death, without fear of being euthanized!

Thank you Kitras and Steven VanLeeuwen. I appreciate your stand for life.

Anne Jones, Fergus