Good news!
A group of volunteers met in Earltown on June 24th to put in motion the Gunn Cemetery Association. The cemetery has been kept in excellent shape by a number of interested individuals over the past few decades. However there has never been a board, bank account or resources to maintain stones and secure the site.
Last year’s tour raised over $600 towards starting a fund. We will soon have a formal account and be in the position to accept donations. Donations will be used to repair the oldest stone, improve signage and install an information box where there will be a guest book and information on the cemetery. We are also obtaining a deed to the land so that it will properly registered. The day may come were we should be paying for the upkeep of the grounds and repairs to the access.
Thank you so much for everyone’s efforts to maintain this historic cemetery for the future. Donald MacDonald and Esther Sinclair are my ancestors and while I have heard all of the stories, I have not had a chance to visit the cemetery in person. I’m looking forward to visiting the area next summer!