David's Day

Friday 26th June was a very special day at Springfield Lodge, as well as the annual care home open day it marked a very special inaugural occasion as the very first David Day.

David was the handy man at springifled lodge for over 25 years and sadly died after a short battle with cancer.  His funeral was held on Wednesday 10th June and saw the funeral procession pass Springfield Lodge on North Street.  

North street was lined with people who all applauded as the funeral procession passed by.  The numbers in attendance were enough to confirm what every one already knew, that David was and is an integral part of the Springfield Lodge.  The crowd contained former staff, current staff, Springfield Lodge residents, as well as local residents, community nurses and GP's.

As mark of respect Springfield Lodge decided they wanted to hold a celebration and tribute to David, his life and his importance to the care home.  

Manager Helen Reeve confirmed she hopes to make the day and annual event, and led the tributes to David, "It's hard to state just how much David meant to every one at Springfield Lodge, the residents, their families and indeed our own care team, he was such a special person that would do anything to help the residents and the families. He was more than a colleague, he was a friend to every one and he never failed any one".

Fridays event continued with the rainbow and yellow theme, ultimately because it shows colour and positivity which is what David embodied.  Apart from his regular work duties at the care home, David would do anything that was required in order to help the care home residents, their families or our own care staff at the home. 

The day saw residents and staff celebrate David with a BBQ and various activities, including a raffle that raised £1055 for the residents fund, a tombola, the presentation of a new garden seat to be placed in the garden in David's memory and a memory and photo wall where every one had the the opportuity to discuss their memories of David.​

From Santa Clause and Easter Bunnies to a last minute maternity nurse in the school nativity play, an agony aunt to our younger care staff, a shoulder to cry on for residents families or a personal chauffeur - David was willing to do it all.  

He was never in a bad mood and would greet every one with energy and positivity, normally ending with the word "mara" or "kidda".  

Company chairman Trevor Nesbit said "​David was a fantastic team member at Springfield Lodge, he was a very positive person and had a genuine desire to help people, he epitomises everything we stand for at Ascot Care, he will be sorely missed but certainly he will never be forgotten by any one who knew him"