Jean Cameron Day

Jean Cameron was a social worker and bereavement counselor in palliative care at the Royal Victoria Hospital alongside Dr. Balfour Mount. She was a dedicated and compassionate listener and was particularly sensitive to small things that could bring personal comfort to those at the end of life.

She established The Jean Cameron Palliative Care Foundation to formalize and continue her work to help provide what was important for a given patient but not available through the hospital, health or social services.

 
In 2016, the Foundation made an exemplary donation to create The Jean Cameron Palliative Care Fund at the Residence to relieve suffering, provide comfort and unite families and make sure that our patients’ final home is as comfortable as possible. Our goal is to carry on the Fund for years to come and perpetuate Jean’s legacy.

 
To commemorate her dedication to patients and families, the Residence has declared June 6th to be Jean Cameron Day.