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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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)

Thank you to the incredible support from Mark MacDonald, Ron Leduc and all who came out for such a fantastic time on March 29th! The food, music and laughter was amazing and most importantly, the evening was a tribute to the late Si Miller. Pictured left to right: Mark MacDonald, Traci Trottier & Ron Leduc

Our Teen Workshop was held on May 23rd. Thank you to Bernie Lamarch, Pauline Lariviere and Gisèle Roy! Reminder – next Teen Workshop is November 7th!

Our Annual Candlelight Service was held on December 11th at Knox St. Paul’s United Church in Cornwall. Thank you to the speakers, readers, facilitators and volunteers who made the evening meaningful for the individuals and families that attended. A special thank you to Knox St. Paul’s United Church members for providing the hall and light […]

The 17th Annual Lighting Ceremony was attended by over 80 people on Sunday December, 1st at Cornwall Square. We would like to thank the Centennial Choir for adding their music again this year for this event! Thank you to the Management and staff of Cornwall Square for all of your help with the tree and […]