Volunteer Stories

Martin Lacey is not just a Face of the Forge; he is also one of the voices. For those in our Adult Day Program and luncheon programs, Martin and his music have been a much-loved entertainment staple for the past 8 years! Originally from London England, Martin learned to play piano at the age of 10, a passion that has endured throughout his life. At the age of 23, Martin set sail from Southampton to Cape Town South Africa to start his professional career as a Chartered Accountant. Even with his new career, Martin never lost his love for the…

Archie was born in Victoria Cove, Gander Bay Newfoundland. He is the eldest of a family of 8 (4 boys and 4 girls!) His father  worked in the lumber camps and his mother looked after the chores at home. Archie remembers how much his mother loved her garden and caring for her cows, pigs, sheep and hens. Archie has fond memories of home- recalling that his mother "always had an extra plate on the table". He was 13 years old when he stood on a chair to help his mother knead bread for the first time when her arthritis was…