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VNHC mourns the loss of our beloved friend and bereavement coordinator Edward Simas.
The board of directors, staff and volunteers of VNHC are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our devoted bereavement coordinator in September 2010, Edward M. Simas Ph.D. We are grateful to Ed for his years of service to our hospice patients and families, and for his inspiration to all of us who were privileged to work with him.
August 10, 1945- September 15, 2010
A memorial service to honor Edward Simas was held on Saturday October 23, 2010 at 1:00PM at the Talmadge Hill Community Church 870 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd. in Darien, CT
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=edward-m-simas&pid=145531867
A Young Boy Honors His Father’s Memory
Ten year-old Evan Hyman, lost his father, Howard, to brain cancer on Dec. 6, 2008. During his father’s last days, Evan got to know our Hospice Residence well and is committed to raising awareness about hospice, and raising money for VNHC.
During Evan’s run for office at Newfield Elementary School, he told his fellow students about his loss and about the hospice that cared for his father during the final week of his life. He subsequently held a cupcake sale at Newfield to raise money for hospice. The story appeared in the Stamford Advocate, and inspired a generous outpouring from the community. Evan’s efforts on behalf of hospice, plus the contributions he inspired have totalled over $8000.
See story in Stamford Advocate.