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Adopt a Stone

This is a program that may be of interest to descendants of those buried in the cemetery.  We are soliciting contributions that will be applied to the restoration of specific stones.  We plan to ultimately restore as many stones as our funding permits over time, and this provides an opportunity to focus your contributions.  As you can see in the photo, many stones, have fallen into the ground and must be carefully removed, restored and erected.  We have a lot of work to do.Stephen Ryan

For those who wish to "Adopt a Stone", but do not have a specific stone in mind, we can apply your funds to those stones that are planned for restoration and notify you of the stone restoration that you have sponsored.  We also have a list of individuals who are buried in the cemetery, and for whom their stones cannot be located, and we plan to provide new memorials in their honor.

How much does it cost?

The cost to restore a stone will vary, and as you can see in the photos, the stones are of various size and stage of deterioration.  We are estimating that the average cost of a stone restoration would be approximately $100, for the masonry and related work.  Some stones will cost several hundred dollars to restore, so we may need several donors to support the restoration, in cases where the general fund does not have sufficient funding.

How do I get started?  

If you are interested in providing a contribution for the Restoration, please make your tax-deductible contribution to: 

Option 1 - Online Donation:

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Option 2 - Send Check to our Office:

St, Margaret of Scotland Pioneer Cemetery Preservation Fund,

c/o St. Margarets Parish,
Fairfield RR2, PEI
COA 2B0 Canada

A tax receipt will be issued for all donations.

Questions?  Contact us at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

We have been very fortunate to have had the support of the following individuals and organizations in the support of the restoration of the pioneer cemetery.  If you are interested in supporting the ongoing preservation of the cemetery, or in the restoration of a specific gravestone, please contact us at admin @ peipioneercemetery.com   (remove the spaces in the email here).

Platinum - $500 & over

  1. Bank of Nova Scotia, Morell, PEI
  2. Big Cape Historical Society, Big Cape, PEI
  3. Alan E. MacPhee (Home Hardware), Souris, PEI
  4. PEI Scottish Settlers Historical Society, Charlottetown, PEI 
  5. St. Margaret's Parish, Fairfield RR#2, PEI
  6. Anonymous Donor

Gold - $250 - $499

  1. Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Geiger, Dearborn Heights, MI
  2. Donna and Robert King, Walpole, MA
  3. Alastair MacIsaac, Victoria, BC
  4. Roderick MacIsaac, Edmonton, AB
  5. Marjorie and Fred Sanford, Medway, MA
  6. George and Anne Kells, Charlottetown, PEI
  7. Joe MacDonald, Mississauga, Ont.
  8. Dunstan & Joyce MacDonald

Silver - up to $249

  1. Myrna Babineau, Charlottetown, PEI
  2. Ruth Cipko, Whitestone, NY
  3. Jane (Mallard) Coffin - Souris, PEI
  4. Mr. & Mrs. James Frankowski, Michigan
  5. Marie Fraser, Prince George, BC
  6. Charles A. Geiger, Berlin, Germany
  7. Margaret H. MacDonald, Souris, PEI
  8. Walter MacDonald, Boston, MA
  9. Helen F. MacIsaac, Souris, PEI
  10. Mrs. Isabel MacIsaac, Charlottetown, PEI
  11. John MacIsaac, Shenectady, NY
  12. Jean MacLean, Charlottetown, PEI
  13. Mary MacLeod Leiser, Knight's Landing, CA
  14. Frances MacPhail, Henderson, Nevada, USA
  15. George Mullally, Souris West, PEI
  16. James L. McRae, Tignish, PEI
  17. Robert & Shirley Pierce, Cornwall, PEI
  18. Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Richwagen & Nicholas, USA
  19. James & Linda Risdon, San Mateo, CA 
  20. Nancy MacDonald, Teruya, Honolulu, HI, USA
  21. Ronalda Whalen, Vernon Bridge, PEI
  22. In Memory of Peter and Annie MacDonald
  23. In Memory of John MacIsaac (NY)
  24. Loren Muldowney, Ghent, MN
  25. Beverly Hinds, Dartmouth, NS

Thanks also to all who have supported and shown interest in the project:

  • Dept of Transportation and Public Works for their in-kind assistance
  • Hon. Alan V. Campbell, MLA Souris-Elmira
  • Mr. Joe O'Keefe
  • Parishioners of St. Margarets
  • Craig Chapman and Chapman Construction
  • Kings County Construction
  • Neil Hardy
  • Mike MacDonald, Los Angeles, CA - Webmaster

In Memory of Pat Malone Donations

  • Total donations from many people of $1860

In Memory of Emma Crossmann Donations

  • Total donations of $225

How to Donate

Our fund-raising efforts are now devoted towards supporting the ongoing preservation of the cemetery.  The cemetery receives no funding from the Parish, so aside from whatever government grants we can obtain, preservation efforts are funded from available funds and ongoing donations. 

All funds raised go towards the preservation of the cemetery, and no salaries are paid to any of the organizing committee, who support this effort as volunteers.  Funds will go to support activities related to landscaping, gravestone maintenance, and other activities as needed to maintain the cemetery.   We offer two methods to support the ongoing preservation efforts - online through Paypal (a secure method for donating) or by mail, so you can use whatever method you are more comfortable using.

Option 1 - Online Donation:

 

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Option 2 - Send Check to our Office:

 

St, Margaret of Scotland Pioneer Cemetery Preservation Fund,

c/o St. Margarets Parish,
Fairfield RR2, PEI
COA 2B0 Canada

A tax receipt will be issued for all donations.

 

Questions?  Contact us at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.