Home Delivery for Seniors
Because of the influence of her grandmother, an Epsom woman wants to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens.
Yvonne Rose Gauthier was a woman who loved to read. Her granddaughter, Jessica Towne, said it was something her grandmother did daily for hours and it brought a smile to her face. Her grandmother lived in Manchester most of her life, and when Jessica moved to Epsom from Stark in the 1980’s she began to help her grandparents. After her grandfather died 10 years ago, Jessica continued to visit and help Yvonne two or three times a week. She did her grocery shopping, cleaned the house, drove her to appointments, and did anything she could to take care of her. "She was a woman of great faith and always believed in making a difference," Jessica said.
Last June Yvonne died, and Jessica now wants to help other seniors in her grandmother’s memory. "With her passing, I have a very big void in my life," she said, "and I thought it was important to donate my time in her memory to make a difference."
Because her grandmother so enjoyed reading, Jessica said, she wants all seniors "to have the opportunity to read about things they enjoy, places that intrigue them and, most important, to have something to look forward to."
With the help of the Epsom Public Library, Jessica wants to start a home delivery reading program for Epsom senior citizens who have no transportation. Jessica will gladly visit the library and then bring books to those who want them. She is willing to do this seven days a week. Anyone interested in the program can call Jessica at 736-8638 or 736-9100.
Because of Jessica, Yvonne is still making a difference.