Bereavement Group: South Orange, Maplewood Mourners Invited To Chatham Ceremony

The Chatham group of The Compassionate Friends invites bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings in South Orange and Maplewood to join their Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, in Halderson Hall at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham, 240 Southern Blvd.

The event is non-denominational, free and open to the public, organizers stated in a news release.

Facilitators include Maplewood resident Laura Lou Levy and South Orange resident Susan Severance Esformes.

“All are encouraged to come honor and remember their children, grandchildren and siblings in a tender and heartfelt ceremony, which will begin at 6:30 p.m.,” organizers said.

Participants should plan to arrive on time and are invited to bring a framed photograph for the group’s Memory Table. The groups also welcomes donations of non-alcoholic beverages and/or snacks.

Interested participants should RSVP by Friday, Dec. 9, with number in their group and what refreshments they plan to bring. RSVP to Susan at susan.esformes@verizon.net

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