WARWICK – Members of the Kent Hospital Auxiliary celebrated 65 years of service to the hospital at their spring luncheon on May 11, at Quidnessett Country Club. Past presidents of the auxiliary were honored, as were lifetime auxiliary members. Lifetime membership is an honor bestowed on members who have supported the auxiliary with exceptional service for many years.
Kent Hospital Auxiliary past presidents who attended the celebration were Mary Jane Sweetland (2007-2009 and 2013-2015), Janice Caianiello (2003-2005 and 2009-2013), Patricia Carll (2001-2003), Marilyn Lang (1999-2001), Lois Quinn (1978-1980), Gail Groves (1996-1997) and Diane Scott (2005-2007 and 2015-present). Mary Cooper, Barbara LaPlume and Annette Carpenter, lifetime auxiliary members, also attended the luncheon.
In addition, auxiliary members presented Jim Burke, Kent Hospital’s vice president of finance, with a donation of $65,000 for patient care services.