Bruce Henderson collects his thoughts and Richard Le Guen plays the violin while people gather.
Bruce talks about Doug Lloyd. You can see the covered memorial stone, behind the tree.
Doug Lloyd's family gathers.
A view of some of the people who came today.
Brian Clarke says a few words. He and Doug Lloyd have both been mayor of Barkmere, each for many years.
Richard provides a segue to the next speaker. Don Miller looks on.
It's been two years since Doug Lloyd passed on. I'm told his family was really surprised at the turn-out.
Carolyn Lloyd reads a poem to her Dad.
Notice how the parents all look cold, but the kids don't seem to notice?
Jim (my Dad) is a proud grandfather. Although Graeme (my son) looks tired, he was quite well behaved.
Richard is joined by his brother Charles on the guitar
We are surrounded by beautiful fall colours
Stephen Lloyd talks, with Bruce, Carolyn, Nancy, Jennifer, Lise, Patrick, Clara, Katherine, Alex, Marie-Helene, William, and Pierre in the background.
Carolyn and Nancy watch Stephen. I have it on good authority that Lise is in fact not trying to strangle the kids.
Mike French says a few words
Barbara Pope is next.
Doug's family gathers around for the unveiling.
Clara and Alex Lloyd and Patrick Mousette, all Doug Lloyd's Grandkids
"This tree planted in memory of: Douglas Albert Taylor Lloyd 1940-2002. Resident, historian and Mayor of Barkmere"
Susan de Schulthess
The kids examine the plaque
Robin de Schulthess. I suspect the girls in the foreground are not in fact whispering to or even about Robin. (Sorry Robin)
After the ceremony.