Benedict, Clinton 'Clint' b. September 25, 1891 d. November 12, 1976 Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player. He played for the teams, Montreal Maroons (1924 to 1930), and the Ottawa Senators (1917 to 1934). He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965. (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section 19 South, Plot 80, Lot 2
Beveridge, William Stanley b. July 1, 1909 d. February 13, 1995 Professional Hockey Player. A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, "Bill" Beveridge played for teams in the NHL, AHL, IAHL, CAHL, OCHL, OCJHL, Can-Am, and the QSHL hockey leagues. At 5'08", and 170lbs, Beveridge played the position of Goalie for the Ottawa Jr. Shamrocks from 1924 to 1925, Ottawa Shamrocks from 1924 to 1925, Ottawa New Edinburghs from 1926 to 1930, Detroit Cougars from 1929 to 1930, Ottawa Senators from 1930 to 1931, 1932 to 1933, Montreal Maroons from 1935 to 1938, Providence...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section 19, PC 227
Birkett, Thomas b. February 1, 1844 d. October 21, 1920 Ottawa Mayor. Birkett served as the Mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, in 1891. (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section 60, Lot 61
Blackburn, George b. February 13, 1916 d. November 15, 2006 Author, Canadian World War II Veteran. Born in Wales, Ontario, Canada, he wrote the acclaimed three-part memoir "The Guns of Normandy: A Soldier's Eye View, France 1944", "The Guns of Victory" and "Where the Hell are the Guns?" which reflected on his experiences serving as a forward artillery observer during World War II. Blackburn received the Military Cross and the Order of Canada for his wartime service. Prior to the war, Blackburn began the career of a news correspondent for the Ottawa...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Blair, Andrew George b. March 7, 1844 d. January 25, 1907 New Brunswick Premier. Blair served as the Premier of New Brunswick from 1883 to 1896. He also served as Leader of the Opposition in 1879, Attorney General in 1883, Minister of Railways and Canals from 1896 to 1903, and as an MP for Queens-Sunbury in 1896, and MP for Saint John City in 1900 (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Borden, Sir. Robert Laird b. June 26, 1854 d. June 10, 1937 8th Canada Prime Minister. He served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1911 to 1920 as a Conservative-Nova Scotia. He served in the House of Commons from 1896 to 1920, and led the Conservative Party from 1901 to 1920. A teacher and lawyer, he was Prime Minister during the World War I period, asserting Canada's autonomy within the British Empire. Led a Unionist coalition government from 1917. Attended the Paris Peace Talks and signed the Versailles Treaty on Canada's behalf (the first time...[Read More] Cause of death: Heart failure Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Boucher, John George 'Buck' b. August 17, 1896 d. October 17, 1960 Professional Hockey Player. A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Boucher played the position of Defense for teams in the NHL, CAHL, QSHL, NHA, OCHL, MCHL, St. Cup, Exhib, Can-Am, and the NHLMGNT hockey leagues. At 5'09", and 169lbs, Boucher played for the Ottawa Royal Edinburghs from 1913 to 1915, Ottawa Royal Canadiens from 1914 to 1916, Montreal La Casquette from 1915 to 1916, Ottawa Senators 1915 to 1929, 1933 to 1934, Montreal Maroons from 1928 to 1932, Chicago Blackhawks from 1931 to 1932, and the...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section 40, Lot 52 NW, 53 SW
Boucher, William Martin 'Billy' b. November 10, 1899 d. November 10, 1958 Professional Hockey Player. Boucher who was 5'07" and 155lbs played for teams in the Canadian Amateur Hockey League (CAHL), and the National Hockey League (NHL). He played the position of Right Wing for the Montreal Canadiens from 1921 to 1927, Boston Bruins from 1926 to 1927, New York Americans from 1927 to 1928, New Haven Eagles from 1928 to 1931, and the Bronx Tigers from 1931 to 1932. He won the Stanley Cup in 1924. (Bio by: K) Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bourinot, Sir. John George b. October 24, 1837 d. October 13, 1902 Canadian Historian, Political Scientist, Author. He is best known as an authority on the Canadian Constitution and Government. He wrote "Local Government In Canada" (1887), "Manual Of The Constitutional History Of Canada" (1888) and "How Canada Is Governed" (1895). (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Breadner, Lloyd Samuel b. July 14, 1894 d. March 14, 1952 Royal Canadian Air Force Officer. A native of Carleton Place, Ontario, Breadner entered military service in 1915 with the Royal Naval Air Service. Shortly after the conclusion of World War One, he left the military until 1922, when he joined the Canadian Air Force. Upon the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1924, Breadner was one of the first to offer his services and was assigned as commander of Camp Borden, the RCAF training camp. In 1928, he was appointed Director of the RCAF...[Read More] (Bio by: G.Photographer) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Broadbent, Harry L. 'Punch' b. July 13, 1892 d. March 5, 1971 Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player. He played for the teams, Ottawa Senators (1912 to 1915, 1918 to 1924, and 1927 to 1928), Montreal Maroons (1924 to 1927), and the New York Americans (1928 to 1929). He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962. (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section 29, Plot 22, Lot 4
Bruce, Arthur Gordon b. May 9, 1919 d. July 15, 1997 Professional Hockey Player. Bruce who was 5'10" and 165lbs played the position of Left Wing for teams in the International American Hockey League (IAHL), American Hockey League (AHL), and National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Hershey Bears from 1939 to 1940, 1940 to 1941, 1946 to 1947, 1947 to 1948, 1948 to 1949, and 1949 to 1950, and Boston Bruins from 1940 to 1941, 1941 to 1942, and 1945 to 1946. (Bio by: K) Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Brymner, Douglas b. July 3, 1823 d. June 19, 1902 Noted Canadian Archivist. Known as the "Historical Archivist Of The Dominion," Brymner created and maintained the National Archives of Canada from 1872 to his death in 1902. The National Archives of Canada houses most of Canada's important documents. (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section 37, Plot 39, Lot 8
Campbell, Robert Earl 'Spiff' b. July 23, 1900 d. February 11, 1953 Professional Hockey Player. Campbell was born on July 23, 1900, in Buckingham, Quebec, Canada. At 5'11, and 166lbs, he played the position of Defense for teams in the West Coast Hockey League (WCHL), Pacific Coast Hockey League (WCHL), and the National Hockey League (NHL). Campbell played for the Saskatoon Crescents from 1922 to 1923, Edmonton Eskimos from 1922 to 1924, Ottawa Senators from 1923 to 1925, New York Americans from 1925 to 1926, Hamilton Tigers from 1926 to 1927, Stratford...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Chouinard, Eugene Vincent 'Noisy' b. January 5, 1902 d. January 29, 1957 Professional Hockey Player. Chouinard was born on January 2, 1902, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. At 5'06" and 160lbs, he played the position of Defense for teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), Canadian Amateur Hockey League (CAHL), American Hockey Association (AHA), and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). Chouinard played for the Eveleth-Hibbing Rangers from 1925 to 1926, N.F. Stratford from 1926 to 1927, Quebec Beavers from 1927 to 1928, and 1932 to 1933, Ottawa Senators from 1927 to 1928...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Chrysler, Francis Henry b. May 28, 1849 d. July 27, 1935 Canadian Man of the Time, school teacher and headmaster, lawyer, barrister, author. He was born in Kingston, Ontario, grandson of Col. John Crysler, Jr. of Crysler's Farm. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario in 1866, and taught school near Hamilton, Ontario, becoming headmaster (principal) of the Grammar school. In April 1869 he resigned his appointment, returned to university and matriculated in law at Osgoode Hall. He set up practice in Canada's capital...[Read More] (Bio by: Lorraine Sherren, U.E.) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Clark, Howard Hewlett b. April 23, 1903 d. January 21, 1983 Religious Leader. A native of McLeod, Alberta, he served as an Assistant Curate to the Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1932, Rector from 1939 to 1953, Dean of Ottawa, Ontario, from 1945 to 1953, Bishop of Edmonton, Alberta, from 1953 to 1959, and Archbishop and Metropolitan of Rupert's Land from 1961 to 1969. He attended Trinity University College in Toronto, and was awarded his degree of Doctor Divinity in 1945, and several other degrees between 1965 and 1966. He was made a...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section 53, Lot 2-3-4