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You are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs and participate in the hymns and readings. This year a little poetry will also be included. Address: 2960 Old Montreal Road. The cemetery was started in 1836 on farmland purchased from the Dale family. There are a number of historical figures buried here, not to mention many of the old and well-known families from the area. You can learn more about the Dale's Cemetery by visiting the Cumberland Township Historical Society's (CTHS) "history room" at the Ray Friel Center and look at the Dale's Cemetery book.website. Read more.... You can also learn more about the CTHS by visiting their website. Read their Spring 2011 "The Caboose" Newsletter.
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Carine Wilson Many believe that she lived in what is now known as Cumberland Village, in the old stone house on the main drag, Old Montreal Road. (Research showed that this was incorrect. She actually lived in Rockland.) You can read more about Carine Wilson and check out a number of references that we have put together
by visiting our Clarence-Rockland "Museum" page. Click here.
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A murderer lies in an unmarked grave But it is the earthly home of a murderer who some 70 years ago shot and killed a Rockland OPP officer by the name of Harold Dent. The story in photos and bits of print can be read on the Internet. Click on the picture. You can also read more of this fascinating history on another Internet web page. Click here.
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Here are obituaries of some of the many souls buried in Dale's Cemetery Jean Harkness
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HARKNESS, Jean (nee Dunning) Jean Harkness of Cumberland, Ont. on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at age
89. Beloved wife by 1st marriage of the late Arthur Hanson and by 2nd marriage of the late Peter Harkness. Daughter
of the late Victor Dunning and the late Pearl Brennan. Dear mother of Deanne (the late George Triffo), Priscilla
(Wally Filuk), Ingrid (the late Keith Millar) and David Hanson. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and great-grandmother
of 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Ross (Sandra) Dunning. Will be fondly remembered by many brothers and sisters-in
law, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her sister Evelyn Harris and her brother Lloyd Dunning. Special
thank you to the staff of the Centre d'accueil Roger Seguin for the compassion and great care received. Funeral
service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made
to the charity of your choice if so desired. You may express your condolences to the family on Sunday from 12:00
p.m. at: THEO BRUNET & SONS FUNERAL HOME 2419 Laurier Street Rockland, Ont. 613-446-4691 Condolences and Donations
or viewing of a Photographic Tribute at 
