Maryknoll Cemetery

An area was set aside for a lawn cemetery in 1964 with the first trustees appointed the following year. A simple altar was erected as a focal point in the centre of the cemetery, it now marks the grave of Fr Pooley, founder of Maryknoll.
Reference: Maryknoll: history of a Catholic rural settlement by Gael White

Maryknoll Cemetery Altar

The plaque marking Fr Pooley’s grave is directly beneath the altar. The crucifix and plaque placed in memory of Frank Elliott sits on the inside of the back wall.

Rev. WA Pooley plaque transcription

Rev. WA Pooley / founder of Maryknoll / PP Iona-Maryknoll / called to his eternal reward / 13 April 1969 / Requiescat in Pace

Frank Elliott plaque transcription

In memory of / Frank Elliott

An additional plaque adorns Celie O’Connell’s grave

Celie O’Connell plaque transcription

In memory of / Celie O’Connell / from the people.