Board of Directors
Clare Lizotte
President
Joined the Board November 2021
I'm proud to be part of an organization that provides a tremendous and needed service to our rural community. The members and volunteers of Pine Tree Hospice are a wonderful reminder of the power of connection and compassion. Their work inspires me to try and be my best at what I do.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, as well as (slowly) learning how to tend to my flower garden.
Daina Markella
Vice President
Joined the Board October 2023
I have chosen to volunteer for Pine Tree Hospice because I strongly believe in the mission of the organization. I experienced 24-hour caregiving for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's and understand firsthand the important role that hospice volunteers play in the health and well-being of others who are tasked with providing care for another.
I enjoy spending time with my 5-year-old twins, playing tennis and pickleball, spending time at my camp on Lake Hebron, and watching college sports and pro football.
Nolan Lovell
Treasurer
Joined the Board November 2018
Being involved in and serving my community has always been something that was significant to me. When you look for local organizations that share those same sentiments it is impossible to not recognize the reputation, longevity and history of Pine Tree Hospice and the way that they have served our local communities for the last several decades. I am honored and privileged to be able to play a very small part in the delivery of our mission every day.
One of my first introductions to PTH was at our annual golf tournament and when I am not occasionally hitting the links during the summer I can be found spending quality time with my wife and young boys!
Sebastian Zepeda
Secretary
Joined the Board November 2021
I volunteer for Pine Tree Hospice because of its power to make a difference to those grieving or facing a life-limiting illness. You don't need to go through anything alone.
In my spare time, I love spending time outside, whether it's on the beach, in the garden, or on a walk with my family.
Patty Cook
Board Member
Joined the Board January 2026
I am a direct care volunteer and a Board Member for Pine Tree Hospice. I do this because I truly love helping others and I love making a difference in our community. I also love the staff at the Pine Tree Office. I have retired from a large company and have years of experience as a project manager. I hope to use these skills on the Board of Directors. I enjoy golfing, gardening, boating and cooking. My favorite activity is making dinner and entertaining my family.
Deborah Drew
Board Member
Joined the Board October 2023
I volunteer for Pine Tree Hospice because I believe strongly in the mission and service the organization provides. Most especially, I love and respect the people involved, and the work there grounds me in what is really important in life!!
I enjoy helping and mentoring people, so, though "retired," I find myself remaining very active in those efforts. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, especially in the outdoors, woods, and waters, at camp, and traveling to see new sites. I am an avid reader, especially of historical novels. I am just getting into genealogy and look forward to more time to pursue family connections, present and past.
Xiaorong "Sharon" Horton
Board Member
Joined the Board October 2023
In 2022, I lost my husband, largely due to the stress caused by taking care of his aging mother. I was so grateful when I found out about Pine Tree Hospice. I want to do my best to help families with aging family members or their caregivers who need time for self-care.
In my spare time from being a full-time real estate agent, I like to relax with friends over some delicious food and a good cup of tea. I also enjoy hiking Maine’s mountain trails during the summer and reading books during the winter nights.
Heather Weymouth Pomerleau
Board Member
Joined the Board October 2024
When I was asked to be on the board of Pine Tree Hospice, I realized that this would be a great fit for me at this time in my life. Pine Tree Hospice has been helping our aging community and I’m happy to be involved in such a giving organization as it enters its 4th decade of serving the Greater Piscataquis Region.
I've been calling Abbot my home for my entire life. I'm happily married to Shawn, and together we enjoy exploring new places through travel, hitting the golf course, and soaking up the beauty of nature with our sidekick/dog, Piper.
Janet Sawyer
Board Member
Joined the Board November 2020
I enjoy helping in the background. I like encouraging people to be all they can be, without fear, in the here and now.
I spend my summers in my flower garden. In the winter, I imagine all the beauty in the world!
Bill Sheppard
Board Member, Chaplain
Joined the Board January 2026
I practiced Emergency Medicine in our community for 30 years; now semi-retired.
I am a hospital and now also a hospice chaplain. This is my passion and there is a special place in my heart for hospice care. I have had the honor to spend time with family and patients who were in hospice. My role as Chaplain is to provide a comforting presence through conversation, prayer, or quiet companionship with clients and our volunteer staff.
I reside in Sebec with my wife Laurie who is a retired teacher and volunteer with Pine Tree Hospice. We are active in our church and mission work in Haiti.