Do you feel disconnected from the stories and legacies that have shaped your community? Would you like to form a relationship with your heritage to forge a sense of belonging and connection to [...]
By Susan Farrelly and Anne Culham (daughter of William Bleach) Veteran William (Bill) Bleach was an amazing family man and a wonderful friend. When he made friends, he kept them for life. Bill [...]
By Susan Farrelly David is remembered as a committed husband and father, loyal worker, friend, and Canadian Armed Forces veteran. He had a good sense of humour and was considered practical and [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park has been part of Guelph’s community since 1854. Check out these fun facts about Woodlawn Memorial Park, you don’t want to miss the last one! Fact #1 From 1854 through to [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park has a rich history and our team has put together some interesting facts and points of interests that you can enjoy on your next walk through our 4 kilometres of pathways. [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park would like to announce that, after 44 years of service to us and to the community at large, our General Manager, Paul Taylor, is retiring. Thank You, Paul! Paul began his [...]
We often get asked, “What is the difference between a cemetery and memorial park?” By definition: “A memorial park is a modern cemetery with a difference. The most noticeable difference is that, [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park has been able to meet the needs of the people of Guelph while maintaining its deep roots and heritage. Now more then 160 years since Woodlawn Memorial Park was founded. The [...]
Have you seen the series of bronze plaques marked “A Page From History” off to the side of the roads at Woodlawn Memorial Park? Next time you’re there, keep your eye out for one dedicated to a [...]
With a history spanning over 100 years, Woodlawn Memorial Park has watched Guelph grow into the city it is today. As a Guelph landmark, the team at Woodlawn Memorial Park believes it is important [...]