Bidwell, Barnabas b. August 23, 1763 d. July 27, 1833 US Congressman. Elected to represent Massachusetts' 12th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1805 to 1807, when he resigned. Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Cook, Frederick Joseph 'Bun' b. September 18, 1903 d. March 19, 1988 Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player. Born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, he was a left wing becoming a professional when he joined the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association on 1920. For eleven seasons, he played in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers (1926-36) and Boston Bruins in 1937. Over the coarse of his career, he had a record of 144 assist, 158 goals and 302 points. After his playing time, he went on to a highly successful career as a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Cook, William Osser 'Bill' b. October 9, 1896 d. May 5, 1986 Professional Hockey Player. A native of Brantford, Ontario, he was the brother of hockey player Frederick Joseph 'Bun' Cook. At 5'10, and 172lbs, Cook played the position of Right Wing for the Kingston Frontenacs from 1913 to 1915, and 1919 to 1920 (OHA-Jr., OHA-Sr.), Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds from 1920 to 1922 (OHA-Sr., NOHA, NMHL), Saskatoon Sheiks from 1922 to 1923 (WCHL), Saskatoon Crescents from 1923 to 1926 (WCHL, WHL), New York Rangers from 1926 to 1937 (NHL), and the Cleveland Barons...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Douglas, Leslie Gordon 'Les' b. December 5, 1918 d. October 20, 2002 Professional Hockey Player. Douglas who was 5'10" and 158lbs played the position of center for teams in the Minor Oaks Hockey Association (MOHA), International American Hockey League (IAHL), American Hockey League (AHL), National Hockey League (NHL), and the Quebec Senior Hockey League (QSHL). He played for the Detroit McLean Pontiacs from 1938 to 1939, Indianapolis Capitals from 1939 to 1940, 1940 to 1941, 1941 to 1942, 1942 to 1943, 1945 to 1946, and 1946 to 1947, Detroit Red Wings from 1940...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Hewgill, Roland b. February 11, 1929 d. November 9, 1998 Actor. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was a Canadian performer on stage, films and television. He made his debut in the England theatre in the 1950s, performing with various companies and received a Dora Mayor Moore Award for his performance in "A Moon for the Misbegotten". Primarily a stage actor, he did appear in the films "John and the Missus" (1987), "The Midday Sun" (1989) and "Beautiful Dreamers" (1990). His television credits included "Kung Fu: the Legend Continues", "Airwaves", Street...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section E
Levandoski, Joe b. March 17, 1921 d. December 20, 2001 Professional Hockey Player. A native of Cobalt, Ontario, Levandoski played for teams in the NHL, USHL, AHL, MMHL, OHAJR, EAHL, EOHL, OVHL, GBHL, UOVHL, WHL, and the QHL. Levandoski played for the Kirkland Lake Gales from 1939 to 1940, Guelph Biltmores from 1940 to 1941, Rivervale Skeeters from 1941 to 1942, New Haven Eagles from 1942 to 1943, Petawawa Grenades from 1943 to 1944, Petawawa Engineers from 1944 to 1945, St. Paul Saints from 1945 to 1946, 1947 to 1950, New York Rangers from 1946 to...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Plot: Cremated here, Location of ashes unknown
MacDonald, Sir. John A. b. January 11, 1815 d. June 6, 1891 First Prime Minister of Canada (1867-1873, 1878-1891) Conservative-Ontario. A member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada (1844-1867) he was one of the leading delegates seeking a union of the British North American colonies -- one of the Fathers of Confederation. Knighted and unanimously chosen to be the first prime minister of Canada on July 1, 1867. Served as MP in the House of Commons (1967-1891) and died in office as PM. The pragmatic but visionary Macdonald, "Sir John A.,"...[Read More] Cause of death: Heart failure Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Patterson, George Franklin 'Paddy' b. May 22, 1906 d. January 16, 1977 Professional Hockey Player. Patterson was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario. He played the position of Center for teams in the Canada Pro Hockey League (CPHL), National Hockey League (NHL), Canadian Amateur Hockey League (CAHL), International Hockey League (IHL), International American Hockey League (IAHL), American Hockey Association (AHA), and the American Hockey League (AHL). Patterson played for the Hamilton Tigers from 1926 to 1927, Toronto Maple Leafs from 1926 to 1928, Toronto Ravinas...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Ross, Arthur Dwight b. March 18, 1907 d. September 27, 1981 Recipient of The George Cross Medal of Honour for Civilian Bravery. Ross was awarded his medal for bravery while serving as an Air Commodore in the Royal Canadian Air Force at the RAF Station in Tholthorpe, Yorkshire, England, on June 28, 1944. His citation reads-"The King has been graciously to approve the following awards of the George Cross, the George Medal and the British Empire Medal (Military Division) to the undermentioned:-Awarded The George Cross.Air Commodore Arthur Dwight ROSS, O.B...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Sutherland, James T. b. October 10, 1870 d. September 30, 1955 Sportsman/Hockey Administrator. Born in Kingston, Ontario, he worked for many years on behalf of amateur hockey. His passion for the sport made him one of the most beloved administrators, it earned him the nickname, 'Father of Hockey.' He played hockey until the age of 17 with the Athletic Club of Kingston in the Dominion of Canada's first official league, later organizing the Frontenac Hockey Club. In 1910 he was appointed to the Ontario Hockey Association as an Executive. In 1915 he began a...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada