In Memoriam

HWF would not exist without a fantastic team of devoted volunteers. We honour on this page the members of the HWF family who have passed away. Their smile and dedication to our cause are greatly missed.

Patricia Ulrich - May 14, 2017

Helping With Furniture team was so saddened by the news of Pat's passing. Her dedication and passion to improving the lives of others was an inspiration. As President and volunteer for HWF, I had the pleasure of working alongside Pat on many occasions from setting up silent auctions, volunteer fairs, storage clean ups and to of course moving tons of furniture and household items to furnish families. Pat was always ready to not only organize but also give a helping hand. She will be very missed. - Nathalie Maione

Carolyn Taylor - December 1, 2015

HWF has lost one of its most valuable and respected members. Carolyn’s years with us were all spent before we acquired the warehouse, in the small units where things were crowded and untidy and often bitter cold. Her special care was for the lamps. As long as she and her husband, Roger, were in charge, every lamp was refurbished and checked for safety. She set a standard for us all. Then, when our dear friend Inez Hoey died suddenly, Carolyn took up the heavy responsibilities of treasurer.

In addition to the day­-to-­day work that that entailed, she oversaw the annual silent auction. Wherever we needed advice and help, Carolyn was there. Even as her illness progressed and hope of recovery became faint, Carolyn never lost interest in HWF; she cared about it and pondered over it as if she was still involved in it. She was a good friend to us all. We shall miss her. - Nathalie Maione

Inez Hoey - May 14, 2012

Inez joined the HWF team in early 2009 as one of the Dragon Ladies. She donated much of her time to our cause with the same great passion she dedicated to her family, friends, church work. Inez joined our rank as a bundler but immersed herself quickly into other volunteer positions, visitor, gala, furniture intake to finally became our treasurer extraordinaire and fantastic board member. If I was asked to say what I remember most about Inez I would say “Her sweet smile, her vibrant personality, her intelligent and knowledge,  her contagious passion for community and the people in it. Inez was the type of person who made you smile when you met  her and someone you can never forget. She will always be a part of the HWF family and she will live in our hearts forever. - Nathalie Maione