Grete Hale (1929-2022)
Grete Hale (1929-2022): ‘Baker’s daughter’ was Ottawa’s legendary business leader and a philanthropist Grete Hale, who died Oct. 28 at age 93, was the second of Ottawa’s legendary “Three Sisters”.…
Ottawa’s military cemetery introduces Indigenized headstones for veterans
At Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa, nestled amidst the solemn rows of grey, granite headstones bearing Christian crosses and Stars of David, is a marker featuring a simple etching…
Grief Support Workshop – November 27th 2022
Life is difficult – suffering – losses. Know that the pain will pass. Trust that nature will do the healing. And as grieving passes, You will be stronger. Healing, more…
Routes of Remembrance
À ceux qui ont traversé l’océan pour défendre la liberté, nous nous souvenons de votre service. À ceux qui ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux, nous nous souvenons de votre…
A Journalist and Soldier – Sir Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison
SIR EDWARD WHIPPLE BANCROFT MORRISON – KCMG DSO Section 29, Lot 16 N Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison was born to Scottish immigrants in London, Ontario on July 6, 1867. He…
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at Beechwood 2022 – Recap Video
On September 30 2022, at the Beechwood National Memorial Center’s Sacred Space, there was a screening of the Spirit Bear and Children Make History short film. This stop-motion animation film…
An ace fighter pilot – Flight Sergeant Joseph Auguste Omer Levesque
Flight Sergeant Joseph Auguste Omer Levesque Section 27, Range F, Grave 263 Joseph Auguste Omer Levesque was born on May 23, 1920 in Mont-Joli, Quebec. In 1940, he left his…
An open casket vs. a closed casket service – it’s a personal choice
When planning a Funeral, there are many different decisions to be made. One of those decisions is whether or not to have an open or closed casket for the visitation…
Heritage Sleuthing scientist set to restore identity of Bytown brother, sister ‘lost in time’
Researchers from the Canadian Museum of History are close to confirming the identities of two children who were buried nearly 200 years ago — but lost over time — in…
Remembrance Day at Beechwood lets visitors show their support for the Canadian Armed Forces
This Remembrance Day, those who gather at Beechwood Cemetery’s National Military Cemetery (NMC) will have the opportunity to honour the acts of service and sacrifice of those who died in…