In Memory of Sylvain Thibault

I would like to thank the entire team at Maison du Parc for the quality of their services, personalized attention, gentleness and especially the compassionate care that you gave to my partner during his stay with you.

Everyone was exceptional. From the doctor and the CLSC palliative care nurse, to the hospice executives, management team, nurses, interns, volunteers, the cook and his fellow residents; everyone was always willing and ready to look after him or lend a helping hand.

During this difficult period, I greatly appreciated the proficiency, dedication and extraordinary empathy from all of the members of your team that came into contact with my partner. Your exemplary teamwork allowed me to remain close to him during his two month stay at Maison du Parc, until the very end. In his final moments, your care, unwavering and steady, twenty-four hours per day, afforded us the freedom and dignity to live fully in our mutual love for each other.

I would like to thank especially the residents of Maison du Parc, who have become friends and whom I will continue to visit on a regular basis. They became part of our daily routine. For both Sylvain and for me, they epitomize the mission of your hospice, where one finds love, friendship, and hope. Never give up the battle; you are the real deal, and you make an astounding team.

For me personally, I was deeply touched by everyone that I met and with whom I had the chance to speak. Once again, your gentleness, tenderness, and willingness to share your information and experience brought me great comfort in my time of grief, and helped me to better understand what we lived and experienced together.

Saying thank you will never be enough to express how deeply the mission of Maison du Parc touched me, what phenomenal support it offered to us both, and how you provided such a place of solace where Sylvain could spend his final days in peaceful dignity.

On behalf of Sylvain’s family and from the bottom of my heart, thank you once again for the attention and care that you provided.

In deep sincerity,

— Serge Deschamps