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Eva Thompson (1959-2017): “It should be my choice”

Posted on December 29, 2017July 21, 2022 by Valerie Lovelace

We were deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Reverend Eva Thompson, a steadfast advocate for Death with Dignity legislation in Maine. She was 58 years old. Eva did not live long enough to see the Maine Death with Dignity Act come to fruition. During herCONTINUE READING »

Rebecca Van Wormer (1974-2017): “I want the option to go on my terms”

Posted on October 15, 2017August 11, 2021 by Valerie Lovelace

A resident of East Millinocket, Maine, Rebecca VanWormer told us her story in August 2015. She died in January 2017 . * I’m 43 years old and I’m dying of cancer. My goal is to live as long as I can but when I get to the pointCONTINUE READING »

Holly Best on Maine Death with Dignity

Posted on March 12, 2016August 11, 2021 by Valerie Lovelace

Holly's husband, Jack, suffered immeasurably with cancer prior to his death. She shared her story with us in 2016, hoping to one day see a death with dignity law pass in Maine. Holly continued treatment and cared for herself in the best way possible, living long enough toCONTINUE READING »