Bereaved Families of Ontario Kingston Region

08/31/2025

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day and BFO-Kingston remembers those who have died from an overdose, without stigma, and offer support to those they left behind.
https://www.overdoseday.com/

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08/30/2025

Bereaved Families of Ontario - Kingston Region wants to express our congratulations to Kim on her retirement and our unending gratitude for the amazing job she did! In her 16 years, Kim helped tons of local organizations receive more than $26 million in funding through Play Gaming & Entertainment and BFO-Kingston is so lucky to have been one of them! Happy retirement, Kim, and thank you to both Kim and Play!

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08/21/2025

Looking for a team to join for the ? Join the BFO-Kingston Walk to Remember Team Page as we walk in memory of Greg! And if you can't make it on September 13th but still want to support this amazing event, you can sponsor the team! Any amount is appreciated.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bereaved-families-of-ontario-kingston-region/p2p/WtR2025/team/bfo-kingston-remembers-greg

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08/19/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Greg Stidham, a long-time volunteer with Bereaved Families of Ontario - Kingston Region, died on August 11, 2025.

Many members of the BFO community know Greg from the countless hours of one-to-one support and facilitating groups such as the Parents and Su***de Loss groups. A retired pediatrician, Greg was an advocate for the needs of bereaved parents and for supporting men, especially fathers, in their grief. He assisted with volunteer training and acted as a mentor for other BFO-Kingston volunteers. In 2022, Greg was honoured with the David Bell Volunteer of the Year award. Greg touched the lives of so many in his time at BFO (more than a decade!). We will remember his kindness, his wisdom and his humour; he will be deeply missed.

Those who wish to share a message of condolence or a special memory with Greg's family are asked to send it to director@bfo-kingston.ca and we will pass it along to his wife.

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08/18/2025

What memories take your breath away?

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08/13/2025

Join us for at 10:30am on September 13th to walk in memory of our loved ones who are no longer with us. All are welcome!

Pre-register now online at bit.ly/WtR2025 or by contacting the office at director@bfo-kingston.ca or 613-634-1230. RSVP to the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/share/19L9bdFvaL/

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08/02/2025

👣 Walk to Remember 2025 👣

Just six weeks away! Join us for at 10:30am on September 13th to walk in memory of loved ones who are no longer with us. Bring a photo to hang on the Wall of Memories, participate in crafts, write a letter to them on water soluble paper, and gather together in community. All are welcome!

Pre-register now online at bit.ly/WtR2025 or by contacting the office at director@bfo-kingston.ca or 613-634-1230. RSVP to the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/share/19L9bdFvaL/

Although not mandatory, participants are encouraged to collect pledges in their loved one’s honour via bit.ly/WtR2025 or by contacting the office for a paper pledge sheet.

All funds raised will go to Bereaved Families of Ontario - Kingston Region. BFO-Kingston provides programs, services and resources based on a peer support model to bereaved individuals, families, children, groups and communities. We are the Bereaved helping the Bereaved learn to live with grief. We can help the healing begin.

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08/01/2025

BFO-Kingston offers peer grief support to those who have experienced the death of someone important in their life. Support is provided virtually or in-person. If you are interested in one-to-one support or in attending a peer support group, please contact the office by calling 613-634-1230, emailing bfo@kingston.net or sending us a direct message.

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07/31/2025

Sponsorship opportunities available! The is coming up in just 6 weeks so there's still time to become a sponsor. Get the name of your business out in the community while supporting BFO-Kingston and being part of an incredible memorial event!

Contact director@bfo-kingston.ca to learn more and help us show people who are bereaved that they are not alone in their grief.

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07/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the first ever Remembering By the River event! It was a beautiful to remember all of our loved ones.The Lennox & Addington Macpherson House provided the perfect setting and we are so glad to have partnered with the Museum of Lennox & Addington for this meaningful event. 🦋

We would love to see your photos from the event; please tag us or share them in the Event page!

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07/18/2025

🦋 Join us tomorrow at 11am at the Lennox & Addington Macpherson House in Napanee for Butterfly Release - Remembering by the River! 🦋


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🫶 Tomorrow 🦋

Join us for "Remembering by the River" at Macpherson House. Come spend a peaceful morning honouring loved ones along the beautiful Napanee River. Free to attend. A limited number of butterflies will be available for purchase at the door ($25 each) in support of Bereaved Families of Ontario Kingston Region.

💛 All are welcome.

🗓️ July 19 at 11AM
📍 Macpherson House, 180 Elizabeth St., Napanee

Learn more here: https://countymuseum.ca/event/remembering-by-the-river/

07/16/2025

July is . If you've lost a child, what's one of the things that you wonder?

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