History
Groveside
Cemetery was officially named for a parcel of land containing five acres,
more or less, in the South part of Lot 25, Concession 5, Whitby Township
as described in an Indenture executed on September 9th, 1874. The
Indenture names Stephen Mead Thomas and Phoebe Thomas, his wife, as owners
and James Benjamin Bickell, John Dryden and Henry Betts Taylor as advising
Trustees. |
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first burial to take place in Groveside was that of the late Mrs. Nancy
Holt in the spring of 1874. Owing
to a lapse in following up and indifference of the heirs of the original
Owners, the condition of Groveside Cemetery slid into a deplorable
state as to the topographical condition, lack of proper financing and management,
the Whitby Township Council took over the cemetery late in 1942. |
| A Cemetery
Board, as previously chosen at a Lot Owners meeting was approved by Whitby
Township Council and as such the Board be known as Groveside Cemetery Board
of Whitby Township.
Today,
the Groveside Cemetery Board is entrusted with 14 acres of land ensuring
the cemetery is well managed, groomed and maintained. |
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There are four
acres of new burial plots located on the southern side of the cemetery.
Also,
twenty six Memorial Trees have been planted along the new southern cemetery
roadway and are now available for Individual Memorial Tributes. This
is a unique way to remember a loved one while contributing to the overall
beauty of the cemetery.
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