• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Doreen Joy Tillotson, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

For five decades, Doreen Tillotson has made a contribution to St. Andrew's United Church in virtually every capacity: teacher, elder, organizer, motivator, caregiver, and worship leader. Through the pastoral team, she currently visits housebound persons. A member of the Interchurch Housing Society and a true visionary, she has dedicated herself to many activities and fundraising efforts that have led to the building of special housing projects such as Tideways for seniors and low-income citizens. Today, she is involved with the Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada and carries on with her mission to enhance the quality of life of those around her.