Beth Donovan Hospice

Beth Donovan Hospice Beth Donovan Hospice provides compassionate support and care to individuals and their families

Beth Donovan Hospice provides compassionate support and professional care to individuals and their families as they journey through the challenges of life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life transitions. Whether in a home or hospital setting, the experienced staff and trained volunteers of Beth Donovan Hospice give of themselves to ensure that the families receive the assistance, support and guidance they need. Founded through the compassion and vision of generous volunteers, Beth Donovan Hospice has been providing services to the community for over 20 years in the North Grenville - Merrickville area and more recently in the communities of South Ottawa. BDH serves all members of the community who have any life limiting illness; a terminal diagnosis is not the exclusive criterion. Medical care is not offered by Beth Donovan Hospice; however, we do attempt to co-ordinate our services with those offered by other agencies so that clients receive the maximum benefits. To speak to someone about how we may be of service, please call us at 613-258-9611. Referrals are accepted from: family members, clients, friends, clergy, physicians and other health care professionals and agencies, and, of course, self-referral. The patient/client must agree to involvement in the Hospice home-visiting program and be receptive to periodic visits by the Executive Director or Co-ordinator of Volunteers to assess ongoing needs and to monitor the program.

Thank you to Giant Tiger Kemptville for their generous support of Beth Donovan Hospice.Pictured here are Sue, Executive ...
12/23/2025

Thank you to Giant Tiger Kemptville for their generous support of Beth Donovan Hospice.

Pictured here are Sue, Executive Director at Beth Donovan Hospice, and Doug, Manager at Giant Tiger Kemptville. Giant Tiger donated $500 in gift cards and Doug has already provided comforters that will be used in our future hospice suites.

This support will help create warm, welcoming spaces focused on comfort and dignity, and we’re grateful to have local businesses in our community who step up in such thoughtful and practical ways.

This is what community care looks like, and we’re grateful to be surrounded by it!

🎄 Holiday Hours at Beth Donovan Hospice 🎄As we approach the holiday season, we want to ensure our community knows when o...
12/22/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours at Beth Donovan Hospice 🎄

As we approach the holiday season, we want to ensure our community knows when our office will be open. Please take a moment to review our holiday hours below. 💜

Our team will be available on select days for calls, equipment lending, and general support. If you need us outside of these hours, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we are able.

✨ Holiday Hours:

Wednesday, December 24th: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday, December 25th: Closed

Friday, December 26th: Closed

Monday, December 29th: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, December 30th: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31st: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday, January 1st: Closed

From all of us at Beth Donovan Hospice, we wish you a gentle and meaningful holiday season. 💜✨

If you have questions or need support, we’re just a phone call away: 613-258-9611.

Connection was at the heart of our Day Hospice Christmas celebration 💜Laughter around the table, hands held, stories sha...
12/22/2025

Connection was at the heart of our Day Hospice Christmas celebration 💜

Laughter around the table, hands held, stories shared, and a whole lot of warmth filled the room. These moments of togetherness are what Day Hospice is all about — not just care, but connection, companionship, and being seen.

Our Day Hospice program offers a welcoming space for adults living with a life-limiting illness to spend time together, enjoy activities, share a meal, and build meaningful relationships. It’s a place where friendships grow and where no one has to feel alone.

This program is completely free to attend, made possible by the generosity of our community — donors, volunteers, and supporters who believe that compassionate care should be accessible to everyone.

Hospice care doesn’t just begin at the very end of life. It can start much earlier, offering support, social connection, and practical help while people are still living fully. Day Hospice is one of the many ways we walk alongside individuals and families on that journey.

If you or someone you know could benefit, you can self-refer or refer a friend, neighbour, or loved one.

To learn more or get involved, visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca
, email dayhospice@bethdonovanhospice.ca
, or call 613-258-9611.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special — and to our community for making moments like these possible, all year long.

As we reflect on the past year, we want to take a moment to share our sincere thanks to the eQuinelle Ladies for all th...
12/21/2025

As we reflect on the past year, we want to take a moment to share our sincere thanks to the eQuinelle Ladies for all the time, energy, and care they put into the Par for Care women’s only golf tournament held this past September in support of Beth Donovan Hospice.

Par for Care has been a well-loved tournament for many years, and for the past two years it has been held in support of Beth Donovan Hospice. We are deeply grateful that this ambitious group chose to direct their efforts and generosity toward hospice care in our community.

This year, 140 players came together for an incredible September day filled with fun, and connection, raising over $22,000 in support of hospice care.

A special thank you to the planning committee, headed up by Virginia Boro, alongside Paula Cavan, Janet Crane, Cathy Empey, Leslie-Jayne Skinner, Angela Kennedy, Cathy Lalonde, Peggy McPhail, and Debbie Webber.

We also want to extend our appreciation to Scott McInroy, Director of Golf, and Laurie O’Brien, Director of Catering, for their support in helping make the day run so smoothly.

Thank you to everyone involved in organizing, sponsoring, golfing, and supporting this event. Your dedication helps ensure Beth Donovan Hospice can continue providing compassionate care and support to our community.

✨ In Their Words ✨The holiday season can be especially difficult for those grieving a loss. Traditions change, familiar ...
12/21/2025

✨ In Their Words ✨
The holiday season can be especially difficult for those grieving a loss. Traditions change, familiar places feel different, and reminders of who is missing seem to be everywhere. ❤️

This quote, shared by one of our Grief & Bereavement clients, reflects a truth many carry quietly: grief doesn’t take a holiday.

At Beth Donovan Hospice, we offer a gentle place to share those feelings—openly, honestly, and without judgment. Whether through one-on-one support, group programs, or our memorial gatherings, no one has to navigate this season alone.

If you or someone you know could use extra support, we’re here.
📞 613-258-9611
📧 counselling@bethdonovanhospice.ca

💻 www.bethdonovanhospice.ca

You deserve compassion, connection, and a space to breathe. 💛

The holidays can be especially tender when you’re grieving.If this season feels heavier, or simply different, please kno...
12/20/2025

The holidays can be especially tender when you’re grieving.
If this season feels heavier, or simply different, please know you’re not alone.

Caring for your grief might mean lowering expectations, naming what’s missing, stepping away early, accepting help in small ways, or giving yourself grace for however the day unfolds. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

Beth Donovan Hospice offers free grief and bereavement support for individuals in our community. Support is available at no cost, and no referral is required.

You are also warmly invited to join us for our Grief Drop-In Group:
Friday, January 2
1:00 PM
Beth Donovan Hospice

This is a gentle, welcoming space to connect with others who understand and to receive support during a challenging time.

If you or someone you know could benefit from additional support, please reach out:
www.bethdonovanhospice.ca

bereavementsupport@bethdonovanhospice.ca

613-258-9611

Thank you to Kemptville Wellness Pharmacy for the holiday gift bags prepared for our Day Hospice clients.These thoughtfu...
12/20/2025

Thank you to Kemptville Wellness Pharmacy for the holiday gift bags prepared for our Day Hospice clients.

These thoughtful gifts brought smiles and a sense of care and connection to those spending time with us during the holiday season.

We truly appreciate all that Kemptville Wellness Pharmacy does for our community, not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. Your continued support makes a meaningful difference for the people we serve.

Thank you for helping make the season a little brighter.

Kemptville Health and Wellness Centre

As part of our staff holiday celebration, we spent the day in and around Merrickville, doing a little last-minute local ...
12/20/2025

As part of our staff holiday celebration, we spent the day in and around Merrickville, doing a little last-minute local shopping and supporting some of the small businesses who have supported Beth Donovan Hospice over the years.

After lunch at the The Boathouse Cafe and a stop at Silly Goats Home Decor Inc just outside of Merrickville, we wandered through town and visited Nellie's Room, Vinyl Destination , and Mrs. McGarrigle's , before ending our tour with a sweet treat at Violets On Main Village Bakery.

It was a lovely reminder of how much heart lives in our small business community and how important it is to shop local, especially this time of year.

Small businesses like these support non-profits like Beth Donovan Hospice in so many ways, and we truly wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.

If you still have a few gifts to find, consider shopping small. It makes a bigger difference than you might realize. 💜

Village of Merrickville-Wolford

Santa made a special stop at Day Hospice and let’s just say, Mike didn’t miss his chance to take a turn on Santa’s knee...
12/19/2025

Santa made a special stop at Day Hospice and let’s just say, Mike didn’t miss his chance to take a turn on Santa’s knee. 🎅😄

Laughter, smiles, and plenty of holiday cheer filled the room as we shared our final Day Hospice gathering before the new year. From festive moments to unexpected photo ops, it was one of those days that reminded us how important it is to laugh together and enjoy the moment.

Interested in learning more about Day Hospice at Beth Donovan Hospice?

Our Day Hospice program offers connection, activities, and support in a warm, welcoming space. To learn more or self-refer, visit bethdonovanhospice.ca or reach out to us at 613-258-9611.

More Santa shenanigans to come… stay tuned. 😉

What an incredible show of community support. 🐰💜Ruth from the Vanderlaand The Barnyardzoo hosted a Snuggle a Bunny fund...
12/19/2025

What an incredible show of community support. 🐰💜

Ruth from the Vanderlaand The Barnyardzoo hosted a Snuggle a Bunny fundraiser in support of Beth Donovan Hospice and raised an amazing $1,202.00.

We are so grateful for third party fundraisers like this one. They make such a meaningful difference, and this idea was as joyful as it was creative. Who wouldn’t want to support hospice care by snuggling a bunny?

When Ruth came by to deliver the cheque, she also brought along a few furry friends for our Day Hospice clients to snuggle. It was an absolute highlight of the day and brought so many smiles, laughs, and gentle moments of connection.

Thank you, Ruth, for your generosity and creativity, and thank you to everyone who took part in the bunny snuggles and supported this fundraiser. Your kindness made an impact.

✨ Volunteers are truly the best gift. ✨ This season, we’re celebrating the people who give their time, leadership, and c...
12/18/2025

✨ Volunteers are truly the best gift. ✨


This season, we’re celebrating the people who give their time, leadership, and care to Beth Donovan Hospice.

Today, we’re featuring Lise, a dedicated volunteer whose commitment helps shape and strengthen our hospice in meaningful ways.

Lise sits on our Board of Directors and generously contributes her time on the Health & Safety Committee, Gardening Committee, Outreach Committee, Capital Campaign Committee, and Build Committee. She is also always ready to help at outreach events — manning the tent or table, selling raffle tickets, and talking with community members about hospice programs and support.

In addition, Lise has supported clients and families through in-home visiting, offering presence, companionship, and care when it matters most.

Her steady presence, warmth, and willingness to help wherever needed ensure Beth Donovan Hospice remains compassionate and connected — both inside our walls and throughout the community.

💜 Thank you, Lise, for all that you do.
If you’re interested in volunteering with Beth Donovan Hospice, learn more at bethdonovanhospice.ca/volunteer or email volunteer@bethdonovanhospice.ca

Because the best gift is time.

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1107 French Settlement Road
Kemptville, ON
K0G1J0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16132589611

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