5 November 2025
"It's quite incredible to see how much St Michael's has changed since mum was here"
Sisters return to St Michael's 25 years to the day since their mum died here
Twenty-five years to the day since their mother died at St Michael’s, Margaret and June returned here for a very special and poignant tour.
It was the first time since 2000 that the sisters had visited the hospice, yet the memories of their mother’s stay were as vivid as ever.
“It was such a lovely tour, and quite incredible to see how much St Michael’s has changed since mum was here,” said June.
They were shown round by volunteer Jackie Nicholson, who leads tours of St Michael’s.
Among the most moving parts of their visit was seeing the name of their mother, Eva ‘Tommy’ Savidge, included in the Book of Remembrance, which is permanently housed in our Iona Room, a quiet space just a few steps away from Reception.
“St Michael’s has always been special to us, and visiting today has reminded us what a wonderfully calm and peaceful a place it is,” added Margaret.
