Beechwood Cemetery honours Grete Hale, Joseph Currier with new plaques
More than 200 people were on hand Sunday for the unveiling of two plaques at Beechwood Cemetery to honour key builders of what is now the national cemetery of Canada.…
A pioneer business women, civil leader and philanthropist – Marguerite ‘Grete’ Ann (Morrison) Hale
Marguerite ‘Grete’ Ann (Morrison) Hale Section 39, Lot 17 Born May 11, 1929, in Ottawa, Marguerite Morrison was the second of three daughters born to Margaret Cotter and Cecil Morrison.…
The enthusiastic explorer of unknown Canada – John Macoun
John Macoun Section 39, Lot 73 S Born in Ireland in 1831, John Macoun was the son of a soldier who died when John was six years old. Educated in…
City of Ottawa proclaims September 2023 Beechwood Cemetery Month
BEECHWOOD CEMETERY MONTH – SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 150 YEARS September 2023 WHEREAS, Beechwood Cemetery has been serving the city of Ottawa for 150 years; and WHEREAS, Beechwood Cemetery is…
Canada Army Run unveils new half-marathon route
Organizers of next month’s Canada Army Run in Ottawa have unveiled the event’s half-marathon course, a route that will treat runners to great views of some of the capital’s most…
Beechwood’s Annual Historical Tour – A Walk through 150 Years
Join us, as we honour five people who have not only impacted the world around them but also the landscape of Beechwood Cemetery. Starting with Beechwood’s founder and moving through…
Social Scene – Community Builders: Partage at Beechwood
“Every cent donated goes to buying food,” Andrée-Anne Martel, executive director of the Vanier Community Services Centre, said as she addressed the crowd at the fundraising event Partage at Beechwood…
The Beechwood Way – Summer 2023 Vol.25
A 150TH ANNIVERSARY is a milestone moment, and Beechwood Cemetery has celebrated and honoured every one of the 150 years. We have had the opportunity to welcome new groups for…
Joseph Kun: Master Craftsman and Innovator
JOSEPH KUN Section 51S, Lot 578 Born on April 13, 1930 in Czechoslovakia, Joseph Kun was a renowned craftsman known for creating violins and violin bows for international classical musicians,…
The Life and Music of an Organist and Composer Dr. John William Bearder
Dr. John William Bearder Section 50, Lot 63 SW Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England on December 26, 1873, John William Bearder was an organist and composer. His musical talents became…