North Shore-Boston Chapter
The Compassionate Friends
North Shore - Boston Chapter
Grief Support after the Death of a Child
This website is dedicated to the memory of all of our children.
The Mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
We are a national nonprofit, self-help organization that offers friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. Our meetings are open to all family members who are grieving the death of a child. There is no religious affiliation and no dues or fees.
WE NEED NOT WALK ALONE
WE ARE THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
MESSAGE on COVID-19
Since April 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our chapter has been holding online video meetings in lieu of our bi-monthly in-person chapter meetings. Starting in January 2021, we are planning on holding one monthly in-person meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month. The in-person meetings will be limited to 15 participants. In addition to the in-person meetings, we will continue to hold our bi-monthly online video meetings on the first Monday and the third Wednesday of each month.
The next online video meetings will be held at 7:30 PM on Monday, January 4th and Wednesday, January 20th. The next in-person meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 27th. COVID guidelines will be followed at the in-person meetings, including wearing masks and keeping socially distant. An email invitation will be sent to members prior to each meeting. You may also request an invitation by emailing tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com to let us know that you would like to participate.
In addition to our online chapter meetings, other support options are listed below:
1) TCF Live Chats: The National TCF website offers scheduled Live Chat sessions on different days and with different topics. The details can be found here: National TCF Live Chat Schedule
2) Private Facebook Groups: TCF offers several private Facebook groups facilitated by bereaved parents, grandparents or siblings. They can be accessed here: TCF Private Facebook Groups
3) TCF North Shore-Boston Facebook Page: Our chapter has its own Facebook page that is active with members from our chapter. You can access it here: TCF North Shore-Boston Facebook Page
Website Sponsor Messages
Our website is sponsored this month in loving memory of:
JOEL WESLEY LINDQUIST
Joel, you were a child
of the community.
So many people got to
know you during the brief
eight years you were with us.
You are still a constant
presence in our hearts,
even after 19 years.
Love, Mom, Dad
and your brother, Andrew
TODD MacDONALD
Todd,
You are in our minds and
hearts every day.
Your family and your friends
honor your memory every
day in so many ways.
Love, Mom, Dad & Tracy
Chapter Meeting Updates
Our next chapter meetings
will be held on:
Monday - 1/4/21 - 7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting
(Email invitation to follow)
You may also contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com
to request and invitation
Wednesday - 1/20/21 - 7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting
(Email invitation to follow)
You may also contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com
to request and invitation
-and-
Sibling Online Video Meeting
(Email invitation to follow)
You may also contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com
if you would like to participate
Wednesday - 1/27/21 - 7:00 PM
In-Person Meeting
(Meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com
if you would like to attend
Topic: Finding Hope After Loss
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Click here for our 2021 schedule:
In the event of inclement weather, necessitating the closing of
North Reading public schools, our chapter meetings will also be canceled.
Website Sponsor Messages
Our website is sponsored this month in loving memory of:
ELIOT BENNETT
“In all this world,
there is nothing so beautiful
as a happy child.”
Eliot, on your 3rd birthday
we celebrate your life
and remember your
sweetness and exuberance.
We are so lucky
to have experienced
your light and love.
Thank you.
Mommy and Daddy
JASON DIXEY
Jay,
You’re in our hearts and minds
every day and are so
loved and so missed.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Adam, Peyton and Riley
Chapter Meeting Updates
Our next chapter meetings
will be held on:
Monday - 2/1/21 - 7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting
(Email invitation to follow)
You may also contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com
to request and invitation
Wednesday - 2/17/21 - 7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting
(Email invitation to follow)
You may also contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com
to request and invitation
-and-
Sibling Online Video Meeting
(Email invitation to follow)
You may also contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com
if you would like to participate
Wednesday - 2/24/21 - 7:00 PM
In-Person Meeting
(Meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com
if you would like to attend
Topic: How We Have Changed / How Our Relationships Have Changed
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Click here for our 2021 schedule:
In the event of inclement weather, necessitating the closing of
North Reading public schools, our chapter meetings will also be canceled.
Website Sponsor Messages
Our website is sponsored this month in loving memory of:
CHARLEE JANE CHARETTE
Charlee Jane,
For someone so small,
you left an impact so big.
We remember you every day.
Dec 22,2020 should have been
your second birthday.
We wonder how you would have grown.
Thank you for teaching us
more about love in your
six months with us than we
could ever have known without you.
We will never forget you.
Love, Mom and Dad
ROGER COSTA
In loving memory of
our son and brother, Roger.
Thirty years have passed,
but the wonderful memories
of you will be with us forever!
Love always,
Mom, Dad and Matt
Meeting Updates
Our next chapter meetings will be held on:
Event Updates
See information below for upcoming TCF events:
CANDLELIGHT REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
12/13/20
6:30 PM
Click here for additional information: