The Old North Church Cemetery on the North Road to Hatley Village
by Janet Little McLellan
The Old North Church Cemetery is the oldest of three cemeteries in Hatley Township. It was restored in 1990 and the Old North Church Cemetery Association was formed to continue with its maintenance and to do genealogical research for the families of persons buried there. Terry and Phyllis Emery Skeats were instrumental in forming this Association; both have now died.
At the present time, after 33 years, only three members remain. Our finances barely cover the cost of mowing. With low interest rates over the past 10 years and more, our cash flow has been gradually diminishing.
Until 2013, we had yearly memberships. At our recent meeting, we decided to reach out to descendants and anyone interested in this pioneer cemetery, not only to create interest but also to ease our financial situation. We decided to implement an annual membership.
We plan to have an annual meeting and forward members a copy of the minutes with our financial statement.
Please consider helping us care for this precious place.
Isabel Thwaites Nelson
Gwendolyn Conner McKnight
Janet Little McLellan , Sec.-Treasurer
[email protected]
Old North Church Cemetery Association
490 Chemin de la Riviere
North Hatley, QC
J0B 2C0
Annual membership…$20.00 ..….now until September 1sr, 2025.
Other……an official receipt may be obtained for donations over $25.00 by sending a cheque to the Old North Church Cemetery Association , PAYABLE to Church Society, Diocese of Quebec , indicating that it is for the Hatley – North Church Cemetery.
Please include your email and mailing address.
