It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs Mary Butterwick OBE, who founded Butterwick Hospice Care in 1984.
Mrs Butterwick, aged 91, who had been frail for some time, died peacefully in the Hospice on 1st October..
Butterwick Hospice Care Chief Executive, Graham Leggatt-Chidgey said: “As conscious as we are that we have lost our Charity’s Founder, Mary was also a much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and our thoughts are particularly with her family at this time.
Although Mary had not been actively involved in the direction and management of the Hospice for some twenty years, she always maintained a keen interest in its work.
She leaves behind a magnificent legacy arising from her vision, personal sacrifice and tenacity in establishing the Hospice 31 years ago which will continue to benefit the local population for many years to come.
We are placing Memorial Books, for members of the public wishing to record their personal condolences, within the Hospices in Stockton and Bishop Auckland which will be available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.”
