• Awarded on: November 24, 2004

Victoria Pauline Collins, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

For over 22 years, Victoria Collins has volunteered at the Capital Care Dickinsfield Centre, an extended care facility in Edmonton. Working in pastoral services, she uses her exceptional sensitivity to great effect, providing support and comfort to patients in the last moments of their lives, as well as to family members dealing with the loss of a loved one. She is every bit as active in her church and her community, visiting elderly residents and driving them to religious services. Her gentle, unobtrusive manner wins the trust of those she helps, who, in turn, truly appreciate Mrs. Collins' compassion.