The hustle and bustle, all the bright lights, the gift-buying and baking expected during the Holiday Season can be overwhelming and excruciating for those who have lost a loved one. Many people want this time of year to be over before it even begins. Some experience severe anxiety and even depression during this season that […]
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Testimonial Series: Steve
Steve lost his wife 3 1/2 years ago. He has learned to live with the loss, but not a day goes by that he does not think about her and miss her terribly. Listen to his story and how Bereaved Families has helped him on his grief journey. This month, the Cornwall office is celebrating […]
2017 Candlelight Remembrance Service
Our 2017 Candlelight Remembrance Service was held on Wednesday evening, December 13th. Braving the bitter cold and fierce chilling winds, an impressive number of people chose to join us to remember their lost loved ones and to focus on the love and life they knew. Christmas is often associated with gift-giving, therefore, during this Service, […]
Celebrating A New Community Partnership
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Cornwall is thrilled to announce a new community partnership with Boston Pizza-Cornwall. The restaurant will host a variety of fundraiser events to benefit Bereaved Families. This kind gesture will help the agency to continue to offer services to the bereaved of our community. Our first “DINNER EVENT” is scheduled for Monday, December […]
Testimonial Series: Louise
Louise’s world came to a screeching halt on January 1st, 2006 when she received the call that her 33 yr. old daughter, Sonia, had been killed in a car crash on her way to work that morning. But, in their despair, Louise and her family managed to fly out west to meet their son-in-law and […]
2017 Bereaved Families’ Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony
Our 21st Memory Tree is officially lit, as of Sunday afternoon, November 26th, 2017. Over 200 people gathered at the Cornwall Square to share in the Lighting Ceremony and to hang their Memory Tag(s) honouring the loved one(s) who will not be with them to celebrate the Holiday Season. Until December 23rd, the tree will […]
2017 Memory Tree
Together we can share our special memories. Bereaved Families of Ontario – Cornwall will be marking the Holiday Season with the Lighting of our Memory Tree. Special guests, The Centennial Choir, will perform for this occasion. Bereaved Families invite you, your family and friends, to join us on Sunday, November 26th at 1:00pm for the […]
Music Meets Magic
On Friday, November 3rd, our guests experienced an intimate evening with local entertainers, Kevin Rivette and Ryan Lalonde. The music was magical and the magic was music to our ears and eyes. We thank the Best Western Parkway Inn for their courteous welcome and delicious food provided. Sincere gratitude goes out to Ryan and Kevin […]
BFO-Cornwall Facilitator Receives Employee Spotlight for Notable Achievement
The Organizational Development Branch, Corporate Services at MGCS had reached out to Kelly Gordon from Service Ontario Cornwall to share the loss of her daughter Addyson Faith and how she became part of Bereaved Families of Ontario. The team was working on a series of articles that highlight exceptional colleagues who are living their values […]
BFO-Cornwall Facilitator Training
If you have lost a loved one through death and are interested in training to become a Facilitator to help others on their grief journey, please call the office at 613-936-1455, Monday to Wednesday (9AM to 4PM) to register. Bereavement Facilitator Training is offered every two years (mandatory for all volunteers leading our groups at […]