Huron Hospice Memorial Forest
Commemorate the life of a loved one by planting a tree.
As a tree grows over the years, it symbolizes strength, shelter, and durability. In a forest, trees become homes for wildlife. In a single year, a tree will capture up to 22 kg of carbon and release oxygen. They are also a place of calm and peace, a place where moments matter. People often plant trees as a living tribute and source of comfort in memory of those they have lost.
The Huron Hospice Memorial Forest is a living tribute dedicated to the memory of loved ones and friends who have died. The forest is located behind Bender House, along the Tranquillity Trail. Ten different indigenous tree species, both deciduous and evergreen, are planted to create a mixed forest suitable for Huron County. Every year, people donate to plant a tree in memory of someone special who has died.
You can arrange to plant a tree in memory of someone who was close to you. A tree costs $395, and payment is made in the form of a donation. Orders are due each year on August 31st. Trees are ordered online by clicking the link below, calling Christopher Walker at 519-525-7352 or emailing at chris.walker@huronhospice.ca. A tax receipt for your donation will be issued.
Trees are planted in the fall. The name of your loved one will be placed on the memorial sign at the forest's entrance. A dedication service will be held each year on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving at 2:00 p.m. at the forest's entrance. All are welcome to attend.
Anyone who wishes to remember a friend or loved one is welcome to participate.
Trees Planted in 2023 in memory of:
Mark Adam Lambe
Wayne Linington
Lorna Dickison
Isabel Kraemer
John Paul Rau
Gary Britnell
Larry Johnston
Al Ische
Joyce Fischer
trees planted in 2022 in memory of:
Alfred Lloyd Thorsley
Tom McFarlan
Bruce Shillinglaw
Marian Hindmarsh
Anonymous
trees planted in 2021 in memory of:
Gerry Lobb
Fred Radley
Ken Appleby
Vaughn Hunking
Tadeusz Kluz
Terry Irwin
Sheila Brownlee
John Harris
Pearl James & Philip James
Bill Anderson
J. Floyd Campbell
Ralph & Suzanne Brunskill
Trees planted in 2020 in memory of:
Ad Rap
Joanne Robertson
Lorna Fraser
Edward Linner
Mary Leigh Longfield (Cole)
Grace and Bill Cameron
W. Paul Elgie
Steven J. Brunskill
Jo-Anne Collins
Trees planted in 2019 in memory of:
Lewington and Clayton Families
Irene Harris
Bertha M. McGee
Mary Leigh Longfield (nee Cole)
Claire Cox
Mel James
Jean & Frances Papernick
Joanna Christine Carroll Menzel
Anne Bosma
Tom Hogan
Founding Members of the Memorial Forest
A special thank you to the following community members who have contributed toward the start-up costs of the Memorial Forest:
Four anonymous donors
Esther & Wayne Cantelon
George & Sharon Ebers
Dr. Roma Harris
The Keightley Family
Debra & John Marshall
Carolynn Off
Gerald & Judith Roy
Sandy & Cal Scotchmer
Bruce & Harriet Shillinglaw
Liz Borrowman & Larry Zaleski
