Ysbyty Glan Clwyd painter retires after 50 years of service
Posted: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
Painter and decorator Tommy Stone finally gave work the brush-off after 50 years and four months, during which time he raised as many smiles as he did ladders during his dedicated service, according to the Rhy Journal. In front of dozens of colleagues, friends and family, a clearly emotional Tommy heard tributes from his bosses and workmates, including the Central Integrated Health Community’s (IHC) director of operations – and Health Board chair Dyfed Edwards. Yet, despite his larger-than-life persona, humble Tommy was taken aback by the outpouring of affection for him. He said: “I didn’t expect all this. It makes you emotional because you don’t realise how people care.” Dyfed Edwards, chair of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, echoed Tommy’s feelings. He said: “I feel quite emotional because I can’t think of anybody who has done that work, day-in, day-out, week-in, week-out with that dedication. “The people I speak to say, not only he was a good worker but a great human being. That contribution, on that level, does make a difference to the workforce and it does make a difference to those we serve. “I want to say a heartfelt thanks to Tommy for his dedication and wish him well in whatever the next part of his life brings.” Tommy started as an apprentice painter on July 9, 1973, aged 16, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl - his first weekly wage was just £8 per week. He passed his apprenticeship in 1977 and stayed at the Alex for three more years until Glan Clwyd Hospital opened in 1980.
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