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Mrs. Enid E. Barrett

Bishop's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

  • Awarded on: 2006-11-28
    Enid E. Barrett, Bishop's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Governor General's Caring Canadian Award Enid Barrett is a woman of many gifts who shares her talents for the benefit of the community. A three-time cancer survivor, this dedicated grandmother brings comfort and hope to others afflicted by cancer. She fashions what she calls little Angels of Hope, which she presents to hospitalized patients during visits. In addition, she has sold thousands of cookbooks, raising almost $40,000 for cancer research. She has volunteered her services as a church organist for two different parishes and also makes crafts for children at Christmas and Easter.