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Michelle Burgess Garden memorial dedication |
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Michelle Burgess loved the out-of-doors and, in recognition of her love of nature, family, friends and co-workers have dedicated special spaces in her memory on the Saugeen Rail Trail.
In Southampton, on Sunday, August 12, friends and family gathered at the Memorial Park (Peel & Grosvenor Sts.) to remember Burgess and other families whose members have died. The Southampton Park area has become a reflective space and one of memories where trees are planted in memory of family or friends.
Jane MacDougall remembers her special teacher, Anne Schildroth, in whose memory she planted a tree Reverend Bob Johnston, Saugeen Rail Trail Padre delivered a reflection of the life of Michelle Bugess at the Southampton and Port Elgin outdoor park services.
Southampton lawyer, Bob Forsyth (L) and Mayor Mike Smith
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From Southampton, family and friends moved to the recently completed Port Elgin Rail Trail Station. There, a special plaque that was briefly covered in Michelle Burgess' favourite rainbow of colours and donated by her co-workers at Bruce Telecom, was unveiled in her memory.
Bruce Telecom Co-workers (L) Wayne Eichenberger, Lisa Murawsky, Janet Boyle-Jackson & Gary Casemore unveil the commemorative plaque Among the memories of Michelle Brugess by those who attended, were of a woman who was focused, caring, loved nature and the outdoors, was inquisitive of those around her, had a zest for life and a positive on-going spirit. Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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