Babies memorial supported by Rotary
Posted by Dave Gillies
on Sep 22, 2013
Stillborn Babies Memorial: Happy Valley Cemetery
This Memorial Project, envisaged by Gwen Parkinson, a late member of the of the Southern Eyre Peninsula Family History Group and subsequently planned and instigated by the remaining members, has been partially funded by a generous donation by the Rotary Club of Port Lincoln.
Rtn David Johnston has been managing the project, and working with Bob Hanchant (Builder) and Mark Thorpe (concretor), over the last few weeks with Site preparation, excavation and shuttering for concrete works, concrete pours and plastering. The final pour will take place on Monday 23 September with the finishing details to follow and surrounds, plantings and installation of a new bench seat for those visiting for some contemplation.
http://www.portlincolntimes.com.au/story/254801/a-place-to-remember-babies/
The Project layout is representative of a womb and umbilical cord, with two Manchurian pear trees representing continuous life cycles, and brass plaques describing the purpose of the memorial and recognising those who contributed. Those families who have been intimately involved with a stillborn baby at some time in the past will have the opportunity to visit the memorial as a place of remembrance of their loved one who didn’t make it into our world.
