More Mirvish

Since we're on a sort of Mirvish roll, I thought I'd take this opportunity to show you where the famed Honest Ed is buried. Many people are really scandalized by the state of this grave. Ed Mirvish died back in 2007, but to this day his heirs have yet to erect a headstone to memorialize him. I think it's pretty sad as he certainly didn't die a pauper and the lack of a stone really stands out in this particular cemetery where there are many elaborate memorials. I guess we can remember him at his other old haunts around town!

Shiny maples

Another look at Pardes Shalom. I love those beautiful red maples. Glad I caught them before all the color blew away! For more reds, head over to Ruby Tuesday.

Shady spot

One of the nice things about Pardes Shalom is that there were plenty of benches for people to sit and remember their loved ones. This one had just the right amount of shade and sun for an autumn day. Don't forget to remember those who have fallen for our freedom on this Remembrance Day. And you can see more shadows at Shadow Shot Sunday.

Autumnal color

Unfortunately Sandy's winds and rain knocked shortened our fall season a bit. I'm glad I got a few shots of the changing trees before they turned bare. It's been another gray week in Toronto, hope we get a smattering of sunshine soon! Until then, I'll enjoy me archives. For more skies, visit Skywatch.

Note to Bubbe

I found this sweet note to someone's grandmother on one of the graves at Pardes Shalom. There's no doubt in my mind that this Bubbe both gave an abundance of love and received it too! Although it's not a traditional sign, I'm linking to Signs, Signs.

Almost Israel

I walked through Pardes Shalom cemetery a few weeks ago when we still had blue skies and color on the trees. It's a huge cemetery with lots of different sections for different congregations, this one had headstones all in Hebrew. I almost felt like I was in Israel. For a look at more cemeteries, head to Taphophile Tragics.

According to a reader, the stones read: May they rest in peace in this Pardes (a word meaning either paradise or orchard). I am guessing in this case, they mean paradise - although there are some orchards in Ontario!

Sweet rest

Young Jim Logan has been resting in this spot  in Hamilton Cemetery since 1937. A very nice tribute to him from his loving wife, Evelyn. For more cemetery shots, visit Tapophile Tragics.

Sweet ones

 

A pair of touching memorials from the Hamilton Cemetery to young lives lost. I imagine that Daisy and Francis were sweet babies and dearly missed by their parents. For more cemetery shots, visit Taphophile Tragics.

Strange symbols

You'll find this skull and crossbones on the gravestone of Jason Armstrong in the Hamilton Cemetery. Although we all know that the skull is a symbol of death, I find it odd that whoever chose this stone decided to advertise death so openly. 

Here's a closer look. It's rather creepy, especially with all the moss. If you like graves and cemeteries, take a look at Tapophile Tragics.

Loyalist tomb

I was intrigued by the Land Family tomb. Apparently Col. Robert Land Senior was an important folk figure. He was one of the first white men to settle the area which is now Hamilton, Ontario. 

The details on his tomb also reveal something about his political beliefs. He was a loyalist to the "United Empire" and reportedly spied on behalf of the British during the American Revolution. I've definitely learned something from this little cemetery visit with my MiL! 

If you enjoy looking around cemeteries from around the world, take a look at Tapophile Tragics.

Memorial benches

My MiL is in town visiting from Germany, so I've been out and about and getting lots of good shots for my blog. This one comes to you from the Hamilton Cemetery. As you can see behind this lovely memorial area, the grass is totally brown and dry. We need some rain here in the GTA! I was hoping my MiL would bring some from Europe, but so far no luck. If you'd like to see more cemeteries from around the world, take a look at Tapophile Tragics.

The Chans and Co.

I must admit, I find this gravestone a bit odd. I can understand the busts of the people buried here, but the flower girls on the side don't seem to fit, especially since this is obviously an Asian family's grave. 

In any case, it gave me something to photograph and ponder as I was making my way through Mount Pleasant a few weeks ago. And if you'd like to see more cemeteries, visit Tapophile Tragics.

Memorial stone

Another look at the Memorial Gardens in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. I really liked this one: it consists of a bed of tulips and a stone mentioning the man who simply wanted to be remembered with a garden of colorful blooms.

If you're a fan of cemeteries, you can see more at Tapophile Tragics.

Memorial bridge

This is a look at the fountain that you would see from the bench on my post from Friday. It's part of the Memorial Garden at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Many people are remembered on the plaques you see and on stones, rocks and benches. I think it's a great idea to remember people this way. The garden is a lovely place to relax and reflect. 

And if you like bridges, visit Sunday Bridges!

In memory

Gardiner and Ryerson are big names in Toronto, but I can't find any information to see if this grave in the Mount Pleasant cemetery holds any of the actual bigwigs. The large size of the stone and the care taken with the tulips would tend to make me think they are attached to one of the important families. In any case, I find this memorial stone and the flowers simply lovely.

If you'd like to see more cemeteries, visit Tapophile Tragics. And you can see more red at Ruby Tuesday.

Family stone

A simple family headstone found in the Toronto Necropolis cemetery. It seems this grave has been well-used by the Simpson family.

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John Kay

Another grave stone from the Toronto Necropolis. It appears to be quite an old stone, I love the white and gray and all the carved details.

To see more cemetery shots, take a look at Tadophile Tragics.

Family vault

The Durand family tomb. I wonder if there are any members of the family still alive and kicking? And I wonder how many people are in there? There were no separate headstones indicating who is in the vault with Charles, perhaps he was not a kind man and the rest of his kin decided not to spend eternity with him? 

This grave is from the Toronto Necropolis. If you'd like to see more cemetery shots, take a look at Tadophile Tragics.

Passing through

Once you pass under this fancy structure, you're inside the actual Necropolis Cemetery. Lots of famous Torontonians are buried there like Joseph Bloore. It's a nice place for an afternoon stroll. I've always loved cemeteries and this one was no exception.

I hope you're still enjoying the blog on auto pilot. I'll be back soon and with new shots of Berlin!

Necropolis chapel

Here's a look at the chapel I was telling you about yesterday. Isn't it lovely? I love the Gothic style and all of that wonderful ivy growing on the walls. And the cemetery is quite a nice place for an afternoon stroll as well.

Hope you are enjoying One A Day on auto-pilot. Hopefully I'll have some new shots for my travel blog when I get back.