Lighting of the Memory Tree 2015

Over 100 people attended the lighting of the Memory Tree on Sunday, November 29th at the Cornwall Square. The Centennial Choir performed during the ceremony, graciously giving their time and talents once again. BFO appreciates your participation at our annual event. Jack Terry, our Master of Ceremony, provided the history of BFO in Cornwall and […]

Bereaved Families Facilitator Training 2015

The 2015 edition of our Facilitator Training was held on Friday, November 13th & Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The first purpose of this training was to educate people who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death about the Programs & Services offered by Bereaved Families. We then […]

Scotiabank donates $5,000 to BFO Fundraiser

Thank you to Scotiabank for the $5,000.00 donation to our Annual Gala Dinner Fundraiser!! We are pleased to announce that this generous donation increased the total amount raised this year to $24,000.00! Pictured are, Rachelle Lamond, Donna Mohamed, Alain Berger, Joanne Ouellette, Ashley Piette and Sheila Youmelle. The Scotiabank ladies have been a great help […]

BFO’s Annual Gala Dinner 2015

As BFO-Cornwall celebrates its 30th anniversary, we wish to thank all our sponsors, donors, volunteers and clients for making the Annual Gala Dinner 2015 a most successful event. Michael Galvin was amazing as Master of Ceremony keeping the evening running smoothly. We would like to recognize our major sponsors, Scotiabank, Roy’s Florist, CIBC, Cornwall Dental […]

BFO’s Annual Gala Dinner 2014

After a year of planning our Annual Gala for Bereaved Families was a huge success last night at the Best Western! My sister, Kelli had the entire crowd on their feet! She was amazing! Thank you to all the sponsors, Board members, Gala committee members, facilitators, volunteers, clients and to EVERYONE in attendance! Mike Galvin […]

Thank You CIBC!

Bereaved Families of Ontario-Cornwall would like to once again thank CIBC for sponsoring our entertainment at our upcoming Annual Gala Dinner Fundraiser which is scheduled for Saturday September 20th, 2014 at the Best Western Plus Parkway Inn and Conference Centre. Pictured left to right: Celia Crawford (Financial Advisor Small Business) Carolyn Lemire (Manager CIBC Pitt […]

Thank You Scotiabank!

Bereaved Families of Ontario is extremely grateful for the continued support from Scotiabank towards our Annual Gala Dinner Fundraiser. All proceeds go towards our Children and Youth Programs – a vital need in Cornwall and SD&G! Pictured left to right: Ashley Piette, Joanne Oueletter, Donna Mohamed (Scotiabank) Traci Trottier (BFO) and Cindy Picard (Scotiabank)