Grateful Families

A Grateful Family: Tara’s Story

Tara MacIntosh (pictured left) spent just twenty-four hours with her husband Gregor Leithhead at St. Joseph's Hospice London before he passed. It was twenty-four hours in a peaceful space, where both she and Gregor were held and supported. "We were only there for 24 hours, but it had a big impact on us," says Tara. After an 18-month battle with esophageal cancer, Gregor died in December of 2021, leaving behind Tara and twins Benjamin and Abigail, who turned one in January of this year. In honour of the twin's birthday and memory of Gregor, Tara and the twins donated a sleeper sofa to Hospice to help provide a little extra comfort for families in their situation. Tara describes her time at Hospice with Gregor as a gift that holds a special place in her heart. "Hospice makes your experience as peaceful as possible," she says. "If you're looking for a place where people will open their hearts and take care of you while caring for the person you love, Hospice is it."