Hello Everyone!
Yes, it has been a while but I do have some updates for you. First, with the help of my faithful sidekick, LB, the Anglican records have been located and a further 37 names will be added to the lists of those buried at Reilly Cemetery. That brings the total to 182 confirmed and likely burials at Reilly Cemetery. I will post the additions soon, promise.
On the first Saturday of May, as usual, we had our annual clearance day at Reilly Cemetery. The work is less onerous these days which leaves lots of time for catching up with old friends and for making new ones. Needed repairs were made to the fence, and gate posts and the original gate was rehung- it will need replaced soon as it is rusted out in a number of sections. We had a lovely potluck meal and afterwards we discussed a project that is near and dear to many of our hearts.
We want to put up a monument recording the names of the dead. A spot has been selected and approved as solid (bedrock) and non-invasive. Above there is a picture of an obelisk much like we would like to erect. Why an obelisk? Well, for starters there are several obelisks already at Reilly Cemetery so this one would fit right in and not look too too modern. Second, with four equal sides there is lots of room for lots of names, though the names would have to be teeny to get them all in there. It was recommended that we look at going with black granite and laser etching to ensure that the teeny names are clear, crisp and readable. The bill for this is likely to be over 6K all in: that's the stone, the base, the etching, delivery and erection. We have almost half now.
If you would like to contribute, contact me at the email address for this blog and I will send you the contact information for those taking donations. Donors to this project will be sent a tax receipt as this project now has charitable status.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could have this funded, ordered and erected in time for next year's clearance day?
