Story 27: The Monaghans of Fallowfield

John Monaghan has been part of QCH’s story from the very beginning. In the video, John talks about serving on the hospital’s first board of directors in 1976 to supporting fundraising efforts and advocating for healthcare in Ottawa’s growing West End. The Monaghans of Fallowfield have had a long-standing connection to QCH, with John and his family remaining dedicated donors and supporters over the years. 

The First QCH Patient - Stella Monaghan 

Stella Monaghan, the first QCH patient, admitted to the geriatric unit.

A QCH Family Legacy 

The Monaghan family has stayed closely connected to QCH across several generations. From Stella Monaghan becoming the hospital’s first geriatric inpatient, to John’s leadership on the Board of Directors, to family members volunteering, working, and supporting the hospital through philanthropy, their story is closely connected to the history of QCH.