Living in Durham Region - Featured Stories

"I have lived in Durham Region all my life. I have nearly 80 years’ worth of memories, from going to Ritson Road and King Steet Public School, where I made lifelong friendships; to swimming and fishing at Camp Samac; playing baseball at Bathe Park; going to the Oshawa Boys and Girls Club; and watching movies at the Biltmore and Regent theatres. I married my wife, raised my family, worked at my family's plumbing business and now I get to watch my grandchildren grow up here. I am so grateful to live in such a gem of a community that's given me so much."

Many Region of Durham long-term care residents grew up in Durham Region, including Diane. One special Durham Region memory for Diane is working in the kitchen at Ajax Pickering Hospital as a teenager; this is where Diane met her late husband, Keith. 

Diane later worked at Ballycliffe Long-Term Care Residence in Ajax; and she and Keith had two children and two grandchildren. They were married 40 years before Keith’s passing. Last year, Diane moved into long-term care, where she maintains her positive spirit and great sense of humour.

Below is long-term care resident Sheila’s experience living in Durham Region:

"I have lived in different cities and towns, but there is something special about Durham Region and the people who live here. I always had the best time, no matter if I was having a picnic or going down to the lakefront. And now living at Fairview Lodge, I have met many wonderful people who have become my dear friends."