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Press Releases 2010 Press Releases 2010 Karen Marsden Retires
| Karen Marsden Retires |
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| Friday, 08 January 2010 11:38 | ||||||
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“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve in this job for 21 years” – that was the message from Karen Marsden at her retirement tea party in a packed Aspects Restaurant on Wednesday. (05-01-10) There were many tributes paid to Karen including former Chairman of the Ashford Hospital League of Friends, Eric Molinari who spoke on behalf of the Friends and the volunteers. He said: “We have received great support from Karen, beyond the call of duty. If need be early in the mornings and on Sundays, Karen was always there. She inspired us with her boundless energy and enthusiasm. On behalf of the League of Friends, and the guests here today, I would like to say that you are leaving with our best wishes, our thanks, our respect and affection.” Head of Pastoral Care at the Trust, the Rev Judith Allford, had compiled an A-Z list of Karen’s attributes which can be read by following this link. Karen’s influence in the world of Voluntary Services was not just confined to Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust said Trust Chairman Aileen McLeish. She had been involved at regional and national level in the development of the role of Voluntary Services Managers. She was appointed Voluntary Services manager to Ashford Hospital at the end of the 1980s. In the last 21 years Karen has seen many changes; not least the merger of Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals and the extension of her role to include managing the growing army of volunteers on both Hospital sites. For Aileen’s full tribute to Karen follow this link. Karen told the gathering that she was overwhelmed by the many kind words that had been said about her. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve in her job for 21 years. She had seen many changes and had many happy memories, particularly of the fantastic fete days at Ashford Hospital. There had been a huge period of change following the merger and at all times the volunteers had been consistent in their trust that all would be well. Her role had changed three years ago, when she also became the manager of the volunteers at St. Peter’s Hospital, and this had been a very happy experience. Said Karen: “It has been a pleasure to be involved in the two Leagues of Friends; Radio Wey; the Patient Panel; the WRVS and all the outside organisations supporting the Trust.” It is always difficult to single out individuals to thank said Karen, but she appreciated Jill Down’s support and encouragement as her line manager, the support and friendship of Judith Allford and Maureen Body and of her PA Janet Stansfield, who had organised her magnificent farewell. She added: “Thanks for making this a great occasion. I will treasure the cards and messages. There have been so many happy, and so many sad occasions, but it has always been a privilege to share so much with you.”
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