Remembering our friend; John Quinn

It is with great sadness that Hospice learned of the recent death of Her Majesty’s Attorney General John Quinn QC. John was a key supporter of, and ambassador for, Hospice care here on the Isle of Man, and his unstinting loyalty to our cause was humbling. Not only was John an absolute gentleman, he was a very faithful friend to many, volunteering his time and considerable energy to providing many years of valuable support to the charity.

John was Chairman of Hospice Isle of Man for nine years, from 2001 until 2010, and during this time his name was synonymous with tremendous leadership, resolution and tenacity.  His calm manner was appreciated by the Board of Governors, staff and volunteers of Hospice alike, and his own enthusiasm for the value of specialist, quality Hospice care stemmed from personal knowledge of the difference it made when his late  father was supported in the previous Hospice premises; St Bridget’s, in November 2000. 

John’s generosity to Hospice knew no bounds, he oversaw one of the most significant projects in the history of Hospice Isle of Man, when the current specialist premises were built alongside Noble’s Hospital. He was recognised as being instrumental in raising considerable funds which allowed this ambition of a new Hospice building to be realised.

 After nine years in the role as Chairman, John stepped down. However he continued to serve the charity in a voluntary capacity, remaining on the Board of Directors until his appointment as Her Majesty’s Acting Attorney General of the Isle of Man in March 2013.

John was humble about his considerable and ongoing personal commitment to Hospice Isle of Man. He understood the difference that the right support at the right time can make, and spoke plainly about the importance of the work that Hospice does on the Isle of Man “It’s clear how the entire Island community is touched by the work of the charity”.

John was a good man and he is remembered with great fondness and appreciation by his many friends at Hospice Isle of Man and of our thoughts are with Heather and the family at this time.