G resford News • October
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Paterson Allyn Garden Group
The September PAGG Meeting was called together with the ringing of the church bell at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Summer Hill, Vacy. Liz Jones welcomed the members of PAGG and friends of Mary Kealy who had come to celebrate Mary’s life and the planting of a tree in her honour. Faith Bannister filled us in on the history of the Summer Hill Church and told us how her great grandfather and Mary’s were brothers. The church ground was part of a land grant dated 14/2/1825. In 1840, 1 ½ acres was donated by Richard Clark and Ed Kealy and a slab church was built. The current church was opened in 1912, with the cemetery alongside the church dating back to 1846. Heritage rules prevent the removal of lichen from the headstones making many no longer able to be read. It’s believed there are 100 unmarked graves within the cemetery; many are marked by only a stone. It is sad to note that the church has many cracks due to the droughts and rains over the years, engineers are considering how to save or reverse the damage. Faith also gave a tribute to Mary’s involvement not only in the Paterson Allyn Garden Club but the region during her lifetime living in the valley. Eileen Chaloner recalled her friendship with Mary since moving to the area four years ago. TREE PLANTING: A Flame tree was donated by Noel Jupp and planted in the grounds, and a plaque made by Keith Benton was placed beside the tree. Eileen read the following on behalf of the members during the planting: “In memory of Mary Kealy, a devoted member of our local community and recently deceased, who, along with her
PAGG members at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Summer Hill.
family and ancestors, worshipped in this church, we gather to plant a tree in this sacred ground. Today we honour the contribution that she has made in this district. We remember Mary for her great energy, broad interest in local issues and willingness to be involved in numerous community groups. She had an extensive knowledge of the area and the local people, whom she loved. May this tree be a reminder of her tireless contribution and value she placed on friendship and community.” Members enjoyed walking around the grounds of the church looking at the old headstones and grave sites as well as the church.
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