She was a well-known volunteer for many events in the Alberni Valley, and she worked for Island Health at the old hospital site until her retirement.
After her death, her estate arranged for a donation of $1,350,000 to be split between three charities.
Chris Francey, business director for the WCGH Foundation, said that the donation pushed the foundation’s fundraiser for the emergency department expansion over its goal of $2 million.
Part of the funding will go towards the creation of a new child and youth grief and bereavement program.
“For the first time, we have a wait list for grief and bereavement.