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Nts to) hk. Christooher Paterson accepts award | Inte \\ Aer Paterson honored tel} By Nancy Gummow 7 V pr 2uhe The Intelligencer The Ruth Burrows Volunteer award Monday posthumously honored Mary Paterson who died of cancer last November. Paterson, who volunteered for two decades, was chosen from 10 nominees at the second annual cer- emonies aid was a quiet and unassuming woman, and she would've wondered what all the fuss was all about," said her husband Cheatop ben) 67, who accepted the award on his attled cancer for ren a asc, yet she kept valioiteoriciy for the Quinte Ballet Guild, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and Hast- ings Manor. "She was a real battler, and a true spirit," Christopher said. "She was a wonderful wife and a wonderful companion." e award is given annually for outstanding and exceptional volunteer service. It was named after the Central Volunteer Bureau's first execu- tive director. e pair never met but Burrows called the late ea 2 really quite satisfying fe =e to see the centres recognize volunteers this w: Mover Shirley Langer was on lewd to congratu- wate the volunteers. want to thank you fr being who you are and hit ves do," she sald.

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