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The holidays are traditionally a time of joy and celebration with family and friends; for those on the end-of-life journey or missing a loved one, it can be an especially nostalgic time.

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Join us for the annual Lights of Love Lighting and Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm outdoors at Rotary Hospice.

Dedicate a light in honour or in memory of a loved one.

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2025 Lights of Love Messages

Remembering Greg Sarachman, whose love of Christmas Lights involved duct tape, multiple extension cords, and hiding the hydro bill.   
-Sally and Jon Sarachman

In loving memory of our grandparents and uncle: Tony and Isabel Culliton

Cleatus, Mildred and Daniel Watters

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. 

Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and held so dear."

-Kristen, Kerrie, Katelyn and Tony & Tausha

In loving memory of Corry Strasler

Your 'joie de vivre' is missed!

May these Christmas lights shine as bright as your soul!

-Kerrie and the Culliton family

In honour of Erin Mills

Your kindness, understanding and compassion shine as bright as these Holiday Lights!

With gratitude,

-Kerrie Culliton and family

In loving memory of Karen Rouselle

We miss your sunshine!

Your love and light live on in our hearts forever

-Kerrie and the Culliton family

In memory of our dear daughter Sara (Jantzi) Nelson. One more Christmas without her. Always thinking of the great care that she received at Rotary Hospice. Our Thanks!

-Linda and Mark Jantzi

The lights shine for you, Lynn Whittemore. Forever in our hearts. We miss you so much. Love,

-Ann, Bill and Liana

In memory of my parents Ruth and Don Trotter. My mom was a huge supported of the building of the hospice for my dad.

Love,

-Sheryl

In memory of the love of my life Andrew Crowley. He was so kind, lovable, and would help anyone in need, while dealing with his own health struggles. Love you, your memory will live on.

Love,

-Sheryl, Calvin, and Brownie

In loving memory of Carmen and Ron and Jean and Paul.

-Carole Oliver

In memory of Arnie Schellenberger.

-Heather Marcy

In memory of Alex Smith: Always remembered, Always missed, Always loved.

-Nan and family

Remembering with gratitude the excellent care and compassion that my husband Roger and I received during his final days. Thank you for helping us during that difficult time.

-Joanne Proulx

In loving memory of our Moms - Dorothy Ryde and Louisa Wakelin Braley.

-Sue & Al Wakelin

In memory of my forever friend Kim (Moorehead) Chilton. I love you Kim, and miss you always.

-Sue xo

To my brother-in-law Paul and his wife Gail Culp, remembering you

and missing you,

-xoxo Bonnie Henderson

For Brenda, Barbara and Sherree: Three Beautiful Much Loved Ladies for whom their community Hospice Care was an enormous blessing.

-Wendy Mansbridge

In loving memory of our dear parents and remarkable brother/brother-in-law, Ken.... Forever loved, forever remembered...

-Jean Anne McLeod & David Stones

In memory of Don Gibson. May the lights that fill the hospice tonight reflect the love, warmth, and spirit he shared with all who knew him, as well as all of those we honour and remember together this evening.

-Cathy Gibson

Lovingly remembering Roberta and how much she adored the holidays.

-Jon & Sally

In loving memory of my husband, Blake Pincoe. Holding your hand for the last time was the second most difficult thing I have ever had to do. Letting go of your hand for the last time was the first. Gone but never forgotten.

-Lynn Davidson

In memory of Reg Fickling, a Husband, Father, Grandfather: The song has ended, but the melody lingers on.

-Cheryl Fickling

In memory of my parents, Stan & Helen.

-Linda Doede

2025 SPONSORS

This fundraising event in support of Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is made possible with support from our generous community sponsors. Special thanks to everyone who has donated a light of love.

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ILLUMINATING

In loving memory of
Lynn Whittemore

COMFORT

PEACE

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IN-KIND

Jen Anderson & Jamie Gerber, Anderson Real Estate Group

Tim Hortons, Huron Street, Stratford

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Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

80 Greenwood Drive, Stratford, ON N5A 0J1
t. 519.508.4900   e. info@rotaryhospice.ca

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