Dedication Day |

From Belle Thompson-Warren, President:

I want to thank every board member of Chester Cemetery involved with the creation of the Dedicated John (Jack) Diller Meditation Garden.

Dedication Day — Members past and present, Front: John (Jack) Diller, 2nd row: Ed Birkmire, Trudy Anderson, Nina Burt, Maureen Karns, Sis Williams, Julie Slagle, Mary Etta Russum, Belle Warren. Back row: Don Stokes, Katie DeSanto, Roger Williams, Billy Wessell, Mark Mumford.

A special thank you to Aqua Fit for their support in tree removal in the area.

The vendors used to finish this project. Thank you.
Bay Shore Concrete & Stone, Rick’s Tree Removal, Michael Scott Surveyor, Lenny Fletcher Lawn, Fleetwood Plaques and Green Tree Recycling.
Inception: January 2019 Board Meeting
Steps taken:
2023 Apil 5- Bids for laying foundation and flagstone.
2023 May 3 -Trapper Bob lay slab/flagstone.
2023 June -Basic Terrance area finished-prep front and sides with soil and grass (town of Chestertown)
2023 Sept-Purchase of benches and dedication sign.
2023 Nov- Bids for property line surveyor and trees to be cleared and plaque company.
Surveyor: Scott surveyor Sign: Franklin Bronze
2024 March- In conjunction with Chester Cemetery and AquaFit:
Bid accepted for Ricks Tree removal.
2024 April- Shrubbery purchased and installed by:
May- Bush Left side of walkway by Trudy Anderson
Donation for the benches Burt Family, Karns Family.

Thank you for all who came out a drizzly day.