Fond farewells to Joan
Joan Haywood celebrates her retirement with residents from Abbeyfield Honiton. She was treated to a special cream tea outing. - Credit: Archant
Abbeyfield residents in Honiton treat housekeeper Joan Haywood, who retires after 10 years service, to a special cream tea.
Joan Haywood celebrates her retirement with residents from Abbeyfield Honiton. She was treated to a special cream tea party. - Credit: Archant
Residents at Abbeyfield in Honiton bid a fond farewell to a beloved member of staff.
Joan Haywood, the house keeper at Abbeyfield, has retired after 10 years of service and was treated to a special cream team celebration by residents at Royal Oak Farm .
“It has been very rewarding although it has had its ups and down,” says the 62-year-old. I will miss the residents and they all have something to add. When I am feeling down they raise you up.
“On the whole it has brought a lot of pleasure.”
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Joan is hoping to spend more time with her family but says she will still visit the residents at Abbeyfield. “I am looking forward to it,” she added.
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