Nova Scotia Lt. Governor General, Myra Freeman, came to St. Paul’s, Merigomish, Pictou County, to honour Joan Murray with the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. The citation recognized the retired nurse for “her considerable skills and energy to help elderly and isolated people throughout her large rural community. With kindness, she listens to their problems and offers words of encouragement. Mrs. Murray administers injections, dresses wounds and provides advice about medications or assistance to new mothers. In cases requiring medical attention, she helps make the appointment and provides transportation if necessary. As well, she shares produce from her small farm with needy families. Many elderly people are able to live independently because of Mrs. Murray’s constant availability and attentive care.”
