MEMORIAL BUTTERFLY RELEASE
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, many gathered at the Water Tower Park in Barry’s Bay to witness a touching display of remembrance: the Memorial Butterfly Release, a bereavement event hosted by Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care and the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. As the sun warmed their wings, painted butterflies took to the air - symbols of love, hope, and transformation.
A total of 325 butterflies were released into the air at the onsite ceremony and at home ceremonies around the Valley.
This event is part of our grief and bereavement program, and we hope it brought comfort and reflection to all.
Check out this video of the 2025 Butterfly Release ceremony: