I just came back a few weeks ago from visiting Fogo Island and wanted to put my two cents in about the sad condition of the Anglican Cem. at Joe Batt's Arm. most of my ancestors if not all of them are buried there. Some of the graves were mowed but most of them you couldnt find for the high weeds and rose bushes. It was sad to see alot of the stones broken ,on the ground and buried with weeds all around. The bees also were busy there and wonder What can be done?? Any thoughts who to contact. I was wondering if there was a Boy scout troop there that could do some service there at the cemetery. Thanks for listening. Sandy from New York

Hi Sandy; I also have many loved ones buried in different Cemetaries in my home Town, but my remaining family and I moved away upon my Mother's passing many many years ago. I try to visit my loved ones grave sites when time and finances allow me to do so, whereas I always spend my time tending their graves and making sure that they are cleared from weeds etc. Therefore when I can not visit in person I pay a small fee to a couple {not a relative}to ensure that my loved ones grave sites are cared for each Summer and little flowers {annuals}are planted in the little flower boxes {two, one on either side of the Stone or marking}The graves are kept beautifully. I did place the flower boxes there myself when I visited the Town years ago and it is still in perfect shape. Cheers Evelyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Doyle" <sdoyle@espernet.net> To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 12:52 PM Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Joe Batt's Arm Anglican Cemetery > I just came back a few weeks ago from visiting Fogo Island and wanted to put my two cents in about the sad condition of the Anglican Cem. at Joe Batt's Arm. most of my ancestors if not all of them are buried there. Some of the graves were mowed but most of them you couldnt find for the high weeds and rose bushes. It was sad to see alot of the stones broken ,on the ground and buried with weeds all around. The bees also were busy there and wonder What can be done?? Any thoughts who to contact. I was wondering if there was a Boy scout troop there that could do some service there at the cemetery. Thanks for listening. Sandy from New York > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Please do not submit, or respond to, virus alerts, chain letters, or other off-topic material sent to the list. > >