Supporting you through life-threatening illness and grief
I have a life-threatening illness
When you are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, you are affected in many ways including, physically, emotionally and practically. You may struggle to make sense of treatment options, ask questions about the disease or ask “why me?”
I am a caregiver
Our caregiver support group is designed to connect people caring for their person who is dying with other caregivers for peer-to-peer support. Hospice staff and volunteers facilitate the group to be able to help participants connect with resources.
I am grieving a death
Losing a loved one can be a profound experience, and at Hospice Peterborough, we recognize that grief is a natural and individual process. Our grief support programs are designed to provide a comforting space for individuals to share their stories, and find healing in community.
Our residence
Our Hospice Residence opened in April 2019 and provides around the clock professional care in a tranquil environment for 10 residents at the end-of-life. There is always someone to welcome clients and visitors and help everyone find their way.
Hospice Stories
Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation
Hospice Peterborough Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Thursday June 12, 2025 - 10 a.m. Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre at Traill College 300 London St, Peterborough ON Registration is required: 705-742-4042 x227 or admin@hospicepeterborough.org * Proxy forms are available for voting members who are unable to attend by emailing admin@hospicepeterborough.org Hope you can join us! AGM Documents: Hospice Peterborough AGM Agenda 2024-2025 Hospice Peterborough AGM Minutes 2023-2024 2025-2026 Board Member Biographies Hospice Peterborough 2024-2025 Summary of Financial Statements Hospice Peterborough 2024-2025 Financial Statements
Summer Sips 2025!
SOLD OUT It's back again for another year! Join us at the popular event for an evening of connection, food, drink, and friends. Listen to amazing music as the sun sets at the beautiful Rolling Grape Vineyard. WHEN: Tuesday June 17th, 2025 - 6pm-9pmWHERE: Rolling Grape Vineyard - 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro Tickets are $90 each and include a casual dinner, welcome drink and live music.All proceeds support Hospice Peterborough's work. SOLD OUT - Click here to purchase tickets!
Where Love and Care Meet: Our Hospice Story
I suspect people think Hospice is a sad place. And that wasn’t our experience. Barry was the love of my life. I called him Bear. He was handsome, funny, and he loved to sing. We were both part of the choir at Bridgenorth United. Bear was a partner in a way that I haven’t had a partner before. I miss him. Every day. He was a bit older than I am, so we always approached our relationship with our eyes open. Our reality? I would likely outlive him. In 2011, he got a call from his doctor. We walked to the follow-up appointment together. A mass in his kidney. Surgery needed immediately. Bear recovered. Next, it was prostate cancer, then double bypass heart surgery. And in 2013,...
Finding Comfort in Community: Yvonne’s Story
After the sudden loss of her father, Yvonne found a safe place at Hospice to share her grief, and made life-long friends on the process. Yvonne and dad Eddy They called him “RV Eddy”: a nickname earned – and well deserved – for his far-reaching expertise in all things Recreational Vehicle. “He was the best Recreational Vehicle repair person in North America , people said,” shares Yvonne Hollandy, his eldest daughter. “ It was generally accepted that if he couldn’t source the part or fix the problem, then the part simply didn’t exist or the problem was unfixable.” Edward Hollandy’s brilliance was outmatched only by his generosity – “he would do anything to help...
A Legacy of Compassion and Care: Connie Swinton
After a revered career in international public health, the late Connie Swinton bequeathed $10,000 to Hospice Peterborough. Remembering Connie Swinton: internationally esteemed public health nurse and recipient of the Order of Canada. The late Connie Swinton was an internationally esteemed public health nurse and recipient of the Order of Canada. She was also a great supporter of Hospice Peterborough. She volunteered in client care with Hospice for 25 years, fundraised to support the capital campaign and hosted the launch of her memoir ‘From Tofield to the Top of the World’ at our previous Hospice location. Ms. Swinton is known for her phenomenal 45-year international career...
Your Feedback Shapes Our Care
As a community hospice, your feedback is crucial in shaping our ongoing efforts and care.
Complete the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/HP-Client-Family-Survey
This survey is designed for clients, family members, and loved ones connected to any of Hospice Peterborough’s programs and services (current or past). It takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and helps us enhance the quality of our services.
If you prefer to complete the survey over the phone or on paper, please call 705-742-4042 and ask for Intake.
