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A Legacy of Kindess...

For Franklin & Muriel Edwards, the incredible care they
received at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH)
became an integral part of their legacy. The team at
GBGH consistently went above and beyond to make
them feel comfortable, and they were treated with
kindness, compassion and dignity during every stay.
They chose to give back to the hospital on many
occasions throughout their lives to honour loved ones,
and to support the outstanding nurses and staff.
When Muriel was a patient at GBGH in 2017, they made
the decision to take their continued connection with
the hospital a step further. They included GBGH in their
respective wills.

This quiet, kind generosity permeated throughout their
lives. They always had a deep sense of community,
and believed strongly in doing the right thing.

When Franklin & Muriel needed help themselves, they
found it at GBGH, in the hands of many caring and
compassionate team members. For over 35 years, the
Edwards family had a Sunday morning coffee club where “Uncle Franklin & Aunt Muriel
family members and a few friends would discuss world never sought out any kind of
events and community happenings. While Franklin was a
recognition,” shares Robert
patient at GBGH, the care team made it possible for this
Edwards, Franklin & Muriel’s
special tradition to continue in the hospital.
nephew. “They would buy
Giving back to the hospital, especially through a Legacy dozens of frozen chickens
Gift, gave Franklin & Muriel the opportunity for their story of
for the Salvation Army. No
kindness and generosity to live on. The GBGH Foundation
recognition, no receipts. Just
is honoured to have the opportunity to celebrate and
purely out of the kindness
recognize Franklin & Muriel Edwards for their lifetime
of caring and impact through this story, and on the of their hearts. They truly
Foundation’s Donor Wall in the hospital’s main lobby. believed in helping people who
needed help.”
Thank you Franklin & Muriel for your love of humanity and
for the impact of your generosity on our community.

For more information on making a Legacy gift, or about the Foundation’s Donor Wall, please contact
Jesse Dees, Sr. Key Relationships Officer (deesj@gbgh.on.ca, 705-526-1300 ext. 5338)

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