Hospice Happenings

The holiday season is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those who have recently lost a loved one, facing the holidays for the first time without…

Every year, Hospice Orillia hosts the annual Candles of Remembrance Ceremony, where community members come together to pay tribute to those no longer with us. Although the ceremony has been…

Losing a child is one of the most profound and devastating experiences any parent can endure. The grief that follows is unique and overwhelming, and often, it’s a journey that…

Every year, on October 15th, the world observes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It’s a day dedicated to acknowledging the pain and heartache experienced by countless families due to…

Pictured above are Stefanie Collins, Community Social Worker, and Daniela Accomando, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Social Worker, both of Hospice Orillia. Hospice Orillia Launches Specialized Support for Caregivers Hospice Orillia knows all…

Pictured above are Louise Brazier, Bereavement Services Coordinator and Amanda Tevelde, Communications, Fundraising and Community Relations Specialist, Heidi Mueller, Owner of Rushmount Equine Sports, Heather Breckles, President of Kiwanis Club…

Volunteers are the Lifeline at Hospice Palliative Care Organizations (Pictured above: Janette Mainey, Volunteer, Mariposa House Hospice; June Gunn, Bereavement Services Volunteer, Hospice Orillia; Anneke Sharpe, Volunteer, Hospice Orillia and Mariposa…

Candles of Remembrance Ceremony Goes Virtual (pictured above is Louise Brazier, Bereavement Services Coordinator with Hospice Orillia) ORILLIA, ON – Each December Hospice Orillia hosts its annual Candles of Remembrance ceremony…

Hospice Orillia launches Tree of Life in recognition of community support! (Pictured above is Amanda Tevelde, Communications and Fundraising Coordinator with Hospice Orillia, viewing the Tree of Life.) ORILLIA, ON…

Congratulations Tina! Congratulations to Tina Rennett on being nominated into the June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers. Tina joined Hospice Orillia in 2017. Tina came to us with many years…

(picture: Katelyn Ross with Mariposa House Hospice and Amanda Tevelde of Hospice Orillia go for a walk in Orillia, Ont.) BARRIE, ONT. April 23, 2021 (David Sullivan/CTV News) https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/choose-your-own-adventure-to-help-orillia-s-hospices-1.5401826 Hospice…

HOSPICE ORILLIA CELEBRATES DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS Orillia, ON | From April 19 to 25, Volunteer Canada and Hospice Orillia celebrate Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week (NVW). At Hospice…

Each December Hospice Orillia hosts its annual Candles of Remembrance Ceremony where community members gather to honour those who are no longer with us. Traditionally guests were treated to poetry…

Hospice Orillia will host a virtual version of its annual ‘Gardens of Remembrance’ event on June 18, said bereavement services coordinator Louise Brazier. – Louise Brazier photo Honouring loved ones…

Michael Williams says he couldn’t have gotten through without the support of Hospice Orillia. Michael describes his late wife, Sheila MacFeeters, as a very social woman who had a huge…

In July 2016, my father, Paul, passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer. During this time, my mom, with the support of our family and friends, cared for him…

Sometimes you just need a little understanding… In recognition of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Hospice Orillia Volunteer, Peggy, talks about the importance of providing compassionate support for those…

While most of us find the Holiday season to be a cheerful and exciting time, Hospice Orillia understands that for those grieving the loss of a loved one and the…