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.
2026 Lights of Love Messages
In loving memory of George Kalbfleisch
Your love and light still shine on in all of us every day.
Missing you always,
Love,
The Kalbfleisch Family
In loving remembrance of my Grandparents and Uncle this holiday season: Tony & Isabel, Cleatus & Mildred, Daniel
Kristen Culliton
In memory of Warren Rooke
May your goodness and light be eternal, and may this “Light of Love” in your name bring comfort and peace to your family and friends this holiday season.
Kristen Culliton
In honour of Kate Cook. Thank you for the work you do helping me and others.
Kerrie Culliton
We will never forget the outstanding care provided by the angels who work at, volunteer and contribute to the Stratford Rotary Hospice. Eva “Moo” Fortin took her last, beautiful breath in Peace and comfort, surrounded by her loving family, including Honey the Whippet, here on September 1st, 2025.
With gratitude and love for all you do, in Eva’s memory,
Camille and Chadwick
Christmas Blessings to All
In loving memory of Don Gibson
A wonderful husband, devoted father, and cherished Papa
Grateful for the love you gave, the memories we shared, and the beautiful legacy you left behind. The lights shine for you.
Thankful for the great care at Rotary Hospice.
Forever loved, forever missed and never forgotten.
With love and gratitude ❤️
Cathy, Mike, Jeff and family
For my husband, Mike Hoskin, whom I lost almost 3 yrs ago. I still love and miss you with my whole heart every day.
Lesley Hoskin
In loving memory of my parents, Charles & Elizabeth Stuart.
Lucie Stuart
2025 Lights of Love Ceremony
“We are by nature seekers of radiance.”
David Stones, Stratford’s Poet Laureate, wrote a poem for the Rotary Hospice Lights of Love Lighting and Remembrance Ceremony and read it aloud at the event.
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.
ILLUMINATING
In loving memory of
Lynn Whittemore
COMFORT
PEACE
IN-KIND
Jen Anderson & Jamie Gerber, Anderson Real Estate Group at Royal LePage Hiller Realty
Tim Hortons, Huron Street, Stratford