Boundaries on a map mean very little when compared to a century of shared lives, fence lines, and family ties. From neighboring farms along the concession roads to the solemn stone of the St. Marys Cenotaph, Robert, James, Jack Boyd, and our cousins Jack and Scott McNaughton remind us that a community's freedom is built on the steady shoulders of our neighbors, our friends, and our own family.

Uncles inspired nephews, brothers stood alongside brothers, and marriage bound four siblings of one remarkable family into a shared tapestry of honor. They did not seek glory; they simply answered when their country called, brought their technical skills and quiet strength to the front, and returned home to St. Marys and Perth County to build our community with those same steady hands.

Three generations, two global wars, and decades of quiet, steadfast service; the story of the Fletcher family is a testament to the enduring thread of devotion that winds through our community. From the mud-choked trenches of France to the rugged terrain of Italy, and into the technical vigilance of the Cold War, William, Jack, and Murray each answered the call of their time with strength, skill, and an unwavering commitment to those around them.

The Holy Trinity series will invite you to join as the community comes together in raising the first church, building the current, and the changes along the way. It will explore the restoration of century old stones, discuss the techniques used to restore and document a cemetery and provide insight to the importance of maintaining these artifact as long as possible. In addition, I will also dive into the personal lives and stories of the neighbours, friends and family interre

Francis was just 23 when he joined the war effort, leaving behind the familiar fields and the loving embrace of his family for the distant,

​Stanley’s journey with the Perth Regiment began when he was just 19, and by 21, he was overseas, part of the grueling Italian Campaign.

For the next eleven weeks, leading right up to Remembrance Day, we will be giving away one complimentary headstone cleaning each week