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Jul 2020
Last Updated: 27/07/2020
Clap for Saint Michael's Hospice who cared for friend's "soul-mate"
WATCH: A harrogate resident organised a clap for the Saint Michael's Hospice end of life care team. Anne Boleyn arranged the heartfelt tribute to say goodbye to her "best friend and soul-mate."
A Harrogate resident has organised an emotional tribute to her friend who was cared for in her final days by Saint Michael's Hospice.
Anne Boland lost her "soul mate" Dora Storey this month. Dora was cared for by the home service palliative team at Harrogate-based charity Saint Michael's.
To say thank you, Anne invited residents from her street to clap for the end of life team when the hearse carrying Dora passed by on Friday.
https://youtu.be/ojSncXrqfi0
Both Anne and Dora worked in end of life care for over 25 years. Anne said:
"Dora knew how ill she was and wanted to die at home - she got her wish and for the last weeks of her life received the most wonderful care. We both felt the Saint Michael's home care service was thoughtful, responsive and that the level of communication between services was extraordinary.
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Residents of Poplar Crescent as well as a member of the Saint Michael's home team lined the street to applaud as the hearse drove past. Anne said:
"I invited the street to come and applaud as I wanted to be able to honour Dora and at the same time, draw attention to the wonderful teams who work in local palliative care."
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