This Spring, Heavenly Rest has been undertaking several construction projects at Assumption Cemetery.
The work includes:
- The addition of a drainage tapping into the city’s system on Huron Church Road. This will assist with the flooding that occurs annually into the low section on the northeast side
- The roadway is being paved with asphalt ( including a 6 inch base)
- The main entrance on Wyandotte Street is being widened and a curved arch is being added
- The crucifix and two statues have been removed from their crumbling bases and will be reinstalled onto new foundations with field stone features
- The crucifix and statues will be bronzed
- Canadian and USA flags will be installed on 40ft poles behind the crucifix
- Some perennial landscaping will be added
- The Lavin Mausoleum has been repaired, refurbished and cleaned and the McKee Mausoleum has been structurally assessed and cleane