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My daughter was born in St.Frances Matern8ty home, Govan, in 1979. It was an emergency C Section, due to a severe haemorhage and the prompt a tion and skill of Dr.O Reilly, saved... More »
I was born at St Francis on 7thdec 1964 , my cousin was born there the same day only hours before me. Her father was a Dr in Glasgow and had recommended... More »
I had two of my three children in St Francis Nursing Home in Govan. The sisters were amazing as was Dr O'Boyle who stayed with me all night. I am protestant and the... More »
I see after 2 yrs after losing our dad Thomas Rattray, that things have not changed, at this home, our dad lost 5 stone during co vid, and died of malnutrition, a respectable... More »
I was born in St. Francis Nursing Home in 1959 and my Mum and my Dad told me of the dear Sisters and their care their kindness and their attentiveness as my... More »
My mother was bursting to have me but a winter storm made sure she couldn't get back from Glasgow to Blantyre, so St Francis' at 44 Merryland St it was.... More »
Standard of care alot to be desired from this company. Always short staffed Not a homely environment, most staff unwelcoming. Management support very poor. Staff not respected or listened to. A company not recommended.... More »
I was born. Eleanor Joan Heron in St Francis in1956 to my Irish father and Scottish mother. Brought up in Glenburn Paisley. I was the eldest of four. My maternal grandparents wanted a good experience for my... More »
I was born. Eleanor Joan Heron in St Francis in1956 to my Irish father and Scottish mother. Brought up in Glenburn Paisley. I was the eldest of four. My maternal grandparents wanted a good experience for my... More »
My sister and I were born on this day at Montrose Nursing Home, now St. Francis. Our mother did not want to go to any other hospital. Our older brother... More »
My twin sister and I were born in 1943 at no 44 Merryland St. Was it called St Francis then!... More »
My mother was 41 in 1948 when I was born at St. Francis Nursing Home in Govan. I was delivered by the great Dr. Francis O'Reilly. My mum always spoke about... More »
Hope to pay a visit in September 70 years ago I was born there 1948 still have the paperwork given to me by my mother a long time ago ok it may be... More »
At my age of 38 in 1985 I was advised by my GP that my 4th child combined with my age was a dangerous pregnancy and was strongly recommended not to give birth... More »
At my age of 38 in 1985 I was advised by my GP that my 4th child combined with my age was a dangerous pregnancy and was strongly recommended not to give birth... More »
I was born in St Francis in 1956 and fell pregnant in 1974. I was unmarried and still at school. My parents suggested going to St Francis for the antenatal care and birth.... More »
I was born in St Francis Nursing Home in 1962 and now live in England. I have been looking on google maps at Merryland Street and I see the new modern nursing home... More »
Having seen these quotes on this site, I looked up my own cert, my sister's and my brothers - The years are 1958, 1957 and 1960 respectively. None of the three mention... More »
I was born in Saint Francis in 1949, a c section by Dr O'Reilly.I returned there to have my five children, also delivered by Dr O'Reilly/Sisters , in 1972, 1982, 1984, 1985 and... More »
Hi I was born here in October 1987, my sister was born here in July 1984. Recently I have been researching my family tree and would be interested to speak to anyone who... More »
Born on 13th January 1980 , my daughter Kristeen Joan . So grateful to all.My Godmother ,Aimee Boyle had all her 5 babies here , in the 60s. Compared to my first experience... More »
1958.after keeping ma Mum waiting for some 12 hours I finally arrived at 8.20 in the morningof the 3rd of November 1958... More »
I was born in St Francis in 1953, my brother was born there in 1955 and my wee sister was born there in 1966. I was delivered by Dr O'Reilly and my mother... More »
I was born in St Francis in 1952. Dr. Francis O'Reilly delivered me. Dr. O'Reilly was also my GP as I came from Cambuslang and that was where his practice was.... More »
I was born on the 4th Sept 1958. I do not know who delivered me or any of the nuns names at that time. I just decided to have a look online to... More »
I was born on the 4th Sept 1958. I do not know who delivered me or any of the nuns names at that time. I just decided to have a look online to... More »
I was born in Alexandria in 1940. In 1969 my son was born at St. Francis We came home to Scotland to have him as the care in the States... More »
I was born in Alexandria in 1940. In 1969 my son was born at St. Francis We came home to Scotland to have him as the care in the States... More »
I worked in St Francis when I was just 16. That was in 1964. The Mother Superior was Mother Genevieve and the oldest of my 7 children, now 44 years old was... More »
My Mum, Anne Wilson died in September 2014 and I was recently going through some old paperwork and found my sister's birth certificate, Samantha who sadly died only after a few hours old.... More »
I had my son in 19.7.82 at st Francis unmarried the experience for me was wonderful and for only being 16 the sisters showed me the best of love an care also got... More »
Does anyone who was born here have the name of the home on there birth certificate or is it just Merryland street ?... More »
I gave birth in St Francis in 1981. I was also born there in 1963, as was my husband in 1961 The delivery room was indeed called Bethlehem though at 17 I thought... More »
Had my three sons in St.Francis, 1972, 75 and 78. Received outstanding care from the Doctors and Sisters. So sad to see it close, a true sanctuary for Glasgow Catholic mothers.... More »
I was born at St Francis in 1964 and a childhood friend who was a neighbour of my parents was born there a month later. A guy that I worked with was born... More »
Myself and my brother were born there, my mum spoke so highly of the nuns she said the care for her, my brother and I was amazing. The nuns showed so much care... More »
My aunt has just enteral nod view and the words above we're the fist thing she said after visiting this home beautiful staff very friendly and not forgetting thumper the rabbit great hit... More »
Great working there , very warm , and dedicated staff , residents well cared for , best home aroud.... More »
We live in Ontario Canada, my mother and our Grandmother in Glasgow, at 90 she could no longer live alone and in a flying visit to Scotland, Oxton House was recommended, we visited... More »
My mother in law is residing here after been brought from.another care home which I would not leave my dog.in(Victoria Park blantyre)the care she receives here is second to none.the staff are amazing... More »
On entering Craigbank the over riding impression was the smell! Everything did not get better! Many of the residents were sitting in the lounge area doing nothing other than staring into space,... More »
I had my son in 1979 by cs,I already had 2 girls born elsewhere also by cs,sadly 5months later my son died.The nuns were so kind and caring,where else could you go back... More »
I was apparently born 10 November 1958 at St Francis. My mum was just 19 and unmarried. My aunt told me that the nurse who looked after my mum was Sister Theresa, and... More »
Had all my 4 children in St Francis's nursing home between 1978/1985 all born by c/s it holds great memories for me and my husband . The staff were so kind ' We went back... More »
1968/1971 my sister then myself also my brother were all born st Francis my mum was only 20yrs old had us 3kids all under the age of 3.... More »
But I have never returned. My parents had twins and my brother died, so when my sister was due, she was delivered at the Southern General. It looks as if the original building... More »
I was born there in 1953 on the Wimbledon final weekend!!. My sisters were born there in 1956, 1958 and 1962. I can only remember very positive things said about it by my... More »
I was born in st Francis on 1957 my sisters 1954 &1959 can anyone tell me how my mother would have got into the nursing home, if she would have paid or just had... More »
I was born in St Francis in 1961, my sisters were born in 1959 and 1950 and unknown to me my future father in law was working as a GP there. it's a... More »
I am very pleased with mohsen nursing home ,as my friend is staying there now ,he is well looked after and all the staff are very pleasant,which gives me great piece of mind... More »
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