A tree of remembrance has been dedicated to a much-loved hospital volunteer.
Colleagues and friends remembered Peterborough City Hospital volunteer Paul Watts in the staff remembrance garden, marking a year since his passing.
Mr Watts was a dedicated volunteer who selflessly served the hospital community for a decade.
His contributions, especially during the Covid pandemic, were invaluable in ensuring the smooth running of staff vaccination clinics.
The volunteer passed away in late November last year, collapsing in the hospital's main entrance while on shift.
To commemorate the one-year anniversary of his death, the volunteer team decided to honour his memory with a specially chosen potted Acer tree.
The tree dedication ceremony was attended by hospital volunteers and Mr Watts's family, including his widow Jet, who is also a Cancer Wellbeing Service staff member and hospital volunteer, and their daughter Clare.
Trust head of volunteering Carol North paid tribute to Mr Watts at the ceremony.
She said: “Paul was one of the few volunteers that contributed hundreds of hours when we needed it most.
“We remember Paul as a cheeky chap who always looked ahead, helped wherever he could; always with a sense of humour and loads of heart.
“The team misses him greatly and this is a fitting and lasting tribute to Paul where his friends can come and sit in quiet reflection to remember him.”
Mr Watts's tree will be part of the new-look staff reflection garden at Peterborough City Hospital.
The garden, designed by lead volunteer gardener Jenni Grainger, is currently undergoing a £40,000 revamp.
This is made possible thanks to an investment by North West Anglia Hospitals' Charity, aimed at boosting staff health and mental wellbeing.
The garden is a testament to the hospital's appreciation of their dedicated staff and volunteers, providing a serene space for relaxation and reflection.
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