Epsom & Utica news

by Faye Ashton

It was a beautiful weekend to celebrate all Mothers. I truly hope each Mother and those filling in for a Mother, for any child, received an abundant amount of hugs and love in appreciation for just being Mom.

We have some special news to share. Darcy and Jake Otter welcomed a baby boy, Thomas Roy, 7 lbs, 7 oz, on April 29th at 9:20 a.m. The greenhouse is a beehive of activity, and another little helper will come in handy. Congratulations from all your neighbours ad the entire community.

There is no church service at Epsom this Sunday.

A spring Service at Pine Grove Church will take place on Sunday May 25th, at 3 p.m. The Reflections led by Brian Evans will lead the service. This little church is on the 7th concession of Uxbridge just north of Durham 21.

Our annual Cemetery Decoration Day will be on Sunday, June 8th. There will be no church service this year.

Share this invitation with others so that, together, you can enjoy a stroll through our cemeteries and bring thoughtful grave decorations to celebrate the lives of friends and family at rest at the Kendall or Hillman cemeteries in Utica, Ontario.

The volunteer Cemetery Board is mandated with the ongoing maintenance of the cemetery properties for all to enjoy. We do not receive government funding and minimize expenses, so donations received are directed to the cost of maintaining our cemeteries now and in the future. We are a registered charity. Please consider donating today. **Charitable receipts require the donor's name, address and phone number.

Providing your email address allows us to minimize expenses and allows for easier communication.

To donate by Credit Card: Go to Canadahelps.org. To donate by E-transfer: Donations can be directed to uticacemeteryboard@gmail.com - auto deposit is set up so no question should be required. Be sure to follow up with an email providing your receipt information, or a receipt may not be issued. To donate by Mail: Make your cheque payable to Utica Cemetery Board and send it to PO Box 717, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A6. To donate in person, Visit Pat Kerry at Green Tractors in Utica at 620 Regional Rd 21, Utica.

We look forward to seeing the Cemeteries beautifully dressed for Sunday, June 8th. Best wishes from the Utica Cemetery Board, and thank you for your support!