Gisèle, a Facilitator at Bereaved Families of Ontario-Cornwall, has recently celebrated a “milestone birthday”. At a gathering of family & friends, she received a few monetary gifts which she is donating to the agency. To quote Gisèle: “I have everything I need and so much more. Therefore, I wanted to donate this money to Bereaved […]

Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer How fortunate we are at Bereaved Families of Ontario-Cornwall to have such caring, dedicated and compassionate volunteers! We have an Office Coordinator who is remunerated for 1092 hours per year (21 hours per week). In 2016, we have recorded 3,347 VOLUNTEER HOURS. This means that […]

Letter of Appeal Dear clients, friends & supporters of BFO-Cornwall, We are sending this letter to inform you that our agency is at a critical point in its 31-year history of serving the bereaved children, teens and adults of Cornwall and surrounding area. Cornwall is an awesome, generous community. BFO Staff, Facilitators and Board members […]

As we wind down from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Holiday season and set in to the routine of the new year, we, at Bereaved Families, wish to take a quick look back at 2016 with much gratitude. Our heartfelt thanks to: All our clients. You, who have trusted us to accompany you […]

Our 2016 Candlelight Remembrance Service was held on Wednesday evening, December 14th. 65 people gathered to share and celebrate their loved one’s life, to remember the precious bond they hold dear with their loved one(s), and to light a candle that reminded them of the light their loved one(s) brought to their life. “Such a […]

CORNWALL, Ontario – People of all ages gathered at the Cornwall Square on Sunday, Nov. 27 to remember loved ones and watch as the traditional Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony took place. Shannon Ferguson, Special to TC Media. CORNWALL, Ontario – People of all ages gathered at the Cornwall Square on Sunday, Nov. 27 to remember […]

Our 20th Memory Tree is officially lit, as of Sunday afternoon, November 27, 2016. Approximately 150 people were in attendance to have the opportunity to hang their Memory Tag(s) honouring the loved one(s) who will not be with them to celebrate the Holiday Season. Until December 24th, the tree will stand in quiet remembrance, paying […]

Another Impressive Day! On Friday, November 18th, 8 teens and 4 Grief Facilitators spent the day together at the Bereaved Families office. We spoke of the loved ones we lost, of our feelings since the loss and we shared coping techniques to deal with our grief. Then we engaged in several activities that will help […]

As BFO-Cornwall celebrates its 31st anniversary, we wish to thank all our sponsors, donors, volunteers and clients for making the Annual Gala Dinner 2016 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, Floral Expressions, Dr. Steven Deneka, […]