Shental: As a very young mom of a 2-year old boy, Shental lost her husband when he was killed in a car accident. Several years later, she remarried and had a baby girl. Life became challenging for all when her second husband was diagnosed with a mental illness. He later committed suicide. These unfathomable losses […]
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Testimonial Series: Ron
For Ron, losing his wife AND his role as caregiver was a devastating experience. The overwhelming feelings & emotions he faced gave him the sense of being “stuck” in his grief. When he finally reached out for help, his life slowly began to move on a different path. Our goal for 2018 is to focus […]
Appreciating the Final Donation for 2017
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Cornwall has found tremendous support throughout 2017. We are grateful for all partnerships created and all donations received in the last year. On Friday, December 29th, our newest partnership has been confirmed with a very generous donation. Seen in the picture is Gisèle Roy accepting two cheques from Satyendra Singh, owner of […]
Testimonial Series: Judy
Judy has experienced many losses in a very short time span. In 2012, she lost her brother and her dad within two months of each other. And in 2015, she lost her mom. Those losses created a dramatic change in Judy’s life. In her testimonial, she will share the pain of her losses and how […]
A Christmas Message
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 […]
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 […]