Lurgan healthcare worker with 'rare level of dedication' retires after remarkable 53 years of service

Ann Hamill, from the Queen Street area of the town, has been praised for her decades of commitment to supporting patients, families and the wider community, particularly in the Lurgan area.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart led tributes to Ann following her retirement from the Health and Social Care Trust.

She described Ann’s contribution to healthcare as “nothing short of remarkable”.

"Ann has devoted her life to helping others. For over five decades, she has provided care and support to thousands of people with compassion, kindness and unwavering commitment,” the DUP MP said.

"She is someone who never saw her work as simply a job, but as a true calling. That level of dedication is rare, and it is deeply appreciated by all those whose lives she has touched over the years.

"Ann is also a neighbour to my offices and someone who is very well known and loved within the local community. It was a real pleasure to visit her and personally thank her for her outstanding service.”

Mrs Lockhart visited Ann shortly after her final day of service.

"Ann leaves behind a legacy that she can be incredibly proud of. On behalf of the entire community, I want to thank her most sincerely for everything she has given over the past 53 years,” she added.

In the summer of 2023, Mrs Lockhart recognised Ann with one of her ‘Unsung Hero’ awards aimed at giving recognition to individuals and groups in the constituency who go above and beyond in the local area.