Memorial Tree for Pam Hibbs, a Lifelong Nurse

I am raising money to plant a tree in memory of Pam Hibbs (1935-2021) and all Camden residents who have passed away of COVID-19.

Pam was a very special woman. She worked as a nurse for her entire life, mostly in palliative care and the care of the elderly. Pam was passionate about improving the quality of patient care, and in 1986 she received an OBE for her work with old people at Hackney Hospital. Ten years later Pam returned to Buckingham Palace to receive a CBE for her work at Barts and the Royal London.

Pam cared deeply about local people and their local needs. Since retirement she supported a number of charities, including those in Camden. I met Pam when I worked for Healthwatch Camden, a consumer champion for health and social care in the borough. For many years Pam sat on the board as a chair and a trustee, and after stepping down she contributed her time as a volunteer.

Pam will be sorely missed by her friends, and I would like the memorial tree to be a place where people can go to remember her. I also hope the tree will give my fellow Camdenites somewhere local to go and remember their loved ones lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you knew Pam or not, she would be pleased for anyone to have a moment of reflection by her tree.

Thank you for your time to read this and any contributions made.

Warm wishes,

Jemma Ayton

The tree will be planted in the Castlehaven Community Association park near to where Pam lived. I am very grateful to the CCA for providing a space for the tree on their grounds and their continued support.

The money raised will be used to purchase a tree, tree stakes, and a memorial plaque. Any money left will go towards The League of St Bartholomew’s Nurses of which Pam was a member.