Delaware Hospice honors volunteers

Delaware Hospice honored its volunteers at a recognition dinner held April 27 at Dover Downs in Dover. From the early days of its founding, Delaware Hospice has been empowered by the passion and dedication of its volunteers. Today, more than 550 individuals throughout Delaware are actively involved in supporting the nonprofit organization's programs and services in the community.

Nearly 225 volunteers and guests attended the dinner, where volunteers reaching 5-year marks of service received special recognition.

A special thank you was given to Hopkins & Sons Inc., which has donated trucks, storage space, and manpower for the past 26 years for the New Castle County Festival of Trees. Delaware Hospice President and CEO Susan Lloyd, MSN, RN, said, "Please know that we couldn't do it without you. Whether you are visiting patients and families, reaching out to them with a telephone call, helping keep our files current or helping out with a fundraising event, your contributions and your commitment to our organization's mission are truly appreciated."

Local honorees are:

For 25 Years of Service, Rosalie Walls, Georgetown.

For 20 Years of Service, Elaine Dewey-Shupe, Lewes; Lillian Mills, Georgetown; David Shupe, Lewes; and Gary Wright, Georgetown.

For 15 Years of Service, Lisa Cantwell, Milford; Patricia Duchesne, Bethany Beach; and Betty McHugh, Bethany Beach.

For 10 Years of Service, Rebecca Carney, Milton; Julie Kypreos, Bethany Beach; Judy Lawson, Georgetown; Patricia Reid, Frankford; Marie Savin, Milford; Dawn Sipple-Hickman, Dagsboro; and Joanne Young, Dagsboro.

For 5 Years of Service, Dayna Aliberti, Frankford; Linda Bosco, Milton; Carla Burton, Milford; Fred "Butch" Carlisle, Milford; Joseph Carsello, Georgetown; Diane Cooley, Dewey Beach; Janice Davis, Millsboro; Midge DiNatale, Milton; Joanettia Grier, Milton; Audrey Hammond, Milford; Terry Lowinger, Millsboro; Rhonda Manship, Milton; Quinton "Coles" Marsh, Milton; Libby Moore, Lincoln; Debbie Morrison, Georgetown; Linda Potter, Milford; Eleanor Sabia, Milford; Walter Smith, Milford; Deborah Taylor, Milford; Linda Westergaard, Millsboro; Patricia Wood, Ocean View; and Gail Yering, Georgetown.