OUR BOARD
AND STAFF
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
– Coretta Scott King
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Home Hospice North Lanark
Jan Watson, Chair
Michelle Kay, Treasurer
Ruth DuBois, Secretary
Nancy Deschenes, Past Chair
Toni Surko, Director
Hannah Larkin, Director
Phyllis Moore, Director
Barry Carr, Director
Esther Houle, Director
Cindy Sue Potter, Director
Angela Beazley, Director
Our Staff
HHNL is proud of our Visiting Volunteers. Our Program Coordinator, Sidney Thomson oversees our Visiting Volunteers, Caregiver Support and Bereavement programs, bringing support and advocacy to clients in North Lanark. She also staffs our satellite offices in the community and is available to assist anyone in the community with navigation of the health care system. These dedicated people are the very heart of our program.
Sidney Thomson, RN CHPCN (C)
Sidney joined Home Hospice North Lanark in April 2021. Sidney comes to us with 25 years nursing experience and the last 22 years with the Carleton Place Hospital. Sidney has also taken training in palliative care. She lives in Carleton Place with her husband and two dogs and enjoys running and camping.
Emily Ballinger, RPN
Emily has been nursing for the past 15 years specializing in caring for the geriatric population. She is dedicated to the well-being and quality of care being delivered to clients. She shares her focus on educating and advocating for this exceptional group, and is passionate about providing the best palliative and end-of-life care possible. She is a proud mother of 4 young and busy boys, who keep her active, always learning and laughing.