A chiropractor’s table, a canoe and a bicycle. At first, these items don’t appear to have much in common. But they are among the special objects Isabelle Gallen, Beechwood Cemetery’s…
Edmonton – Ottawa – Juno Beach – Beechwood – On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, we remember the devastating consequences of this military operation. Mounted…
What is an Obituary? An obituary is often the first thing people read in the newspaper or online each day – and, for many, it will likely be the last…
VIOLET ARCHER Section 19, SG 280 (Ed & Mus) Violet Archer was born Violetta Balestreri on April 24, 1913 in Montreal to a family of Italian immigrants. In response to…
Beechwood Cemetery Price: Free Address: 280 Beechwood Ave., Vanier, ON Why You Need To Go: This historic and picturesque resting place is full of over 35,000 different coloured tulips each…
DR. HENRI MARC AMI – Section 41, Lot 125 (Sci) Born in Belle-Rivière, Quebec on November 23, 1858, Henri Marc Ami studied geology at McGill University under John William Dawson,…
Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon recently signed a warrant authorizing the Canadian Heraldic Authority to design a coat of arms to honour Canada’s Foreign Service – a” first” – in…
FAITH FYLES – Section 40, Lot 80 SE, Grave 1 Faith Fyles was born September 30, 1875 in Cowansville, Quebec. Her father was the Reverend Dr. Thomas Fyles, an Anglican…
As Spring is approaching, please take a look at the Beechwood Cemetery By-Laws – Quick Reference Guide. It’s a clear and concise document with all the do’s and don’t of…
EDWIN PETER DEY Section 25, Lot 6 SW Born in Hull, Quebec, Ted Dey was one of three brothers and two sisters born to Joseph Dey and Annie Buckley. His…
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