During the holiday season, the memories of loved ones become more vivid.The Rice Hospice program held a “Light a Light for a Loved One” on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m., to help remember loved ones that have died during the year.
Hospice groups in Paynesville, Willmar, Appleton, Benson, Dawson, Granite Falls, Montevideo, Ortonville/ Graceville all lit an evergreen tree with Christmas lights to “Share a Memory.”
Taking part in the Paynesville tree lighting were: Doris Dodds, local Hospice coordinator; Judy Dunlop social worker; Cindy Lundberg, RN; Dr. Ray Lindeman, and Father Richard Leisen.
The Paynesville Advisory Committee planned the tree lighting ceremony.