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Interdenominational Cemetery:
Harbour Main District
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While I have tried to record these entries as correct as humanly possible, there could be written and typographical errors. If you find there are errors or omissions please contact me. This cemetery is located on the Southern side of Bell Island in Lance Cove. The headstones are very near the edge of the cliff, which falls in a sheer drop of about 100' into the water below. One of the headstones is approximately 8 to 10 feet from the edge of the cliff. Local residents say that this is the oldest cemetery on the Island, however, the oldest monument is for one of the Islands first settlers - Gregory Normore - and is located in the old Anglican cemetery at the top of the hill near the ferry terminal.
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CASELY, Robert: In memory of Robert Casely who died May 03, 1822, aged 40 years COOPER, Edward: Sacred to the memory of Edward Cooper who departed this life June 15, 1825, aged 71 years Behold dear friend as you pass by Behold the place where I do lie I hope the Lord with all you bless And pray to God to grant me rest. AMEN. HISCOCK, Mary: Sacred to the memory of Mary, wife of George Hiscock, who departed this life August 09, 1825 at Aged 40 years Great God - Oh what a slender thread Hangs everlasting things The eternal stand of all the dead Upon these feeble servings Waken Our Lord our sense To walk our dangerous road And if our souls are hurried hence May they be found with God. KENT, James: Sacred to the memory of James Kent who died May 27, 1817, aged 22 years 08 months. KENT, George: Sacred to the memory of George Kent who died January 12, 1815, aged 17 years My race is run Behold and see what death has done That is the race we all must run Cease dear friends and weep no more We are not lost - but gone before. PITTS, Elizabeth: Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of John Pitts, who departed this life October 15, 1820, ----- Aged 40 years. Farewell my children in this world I leave you to remain But hope to meet you all in heaven With God and Christ to reign And may the Grace of Christ Our Saviour And the Father's boundless love With the Holy Spirit favours Rest upon you from above. PITTS, Frances: Sacred to the memory of Frances Pitts, second daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Pitts, who Departed this life September 28, 1826 in her 14th year of her age. Lord we confess thy sentence just That sinful flesh should turn to dust That we are long should yield our breath The captives of all conquering death The Oh ! my soul be not dismayed But rest thy hope on heavenly aid That when God summons thou may rise And spring to life beyond the skies. PITTS, James: Here lies the body of James Pitts who died April 30, 1805, aged 70 years - born Kenford, Devonshire, England. Farewell my wife…… As is my choice to be Sacred to the memory of John Pitts, who departed this life April 09, 1825, aged 42 years. Respected And loved by all who knew him. No grassy turf e'er greenly grew Where rest remains more dear Nor ever beat - a heart more true Then now lies mouldering here For husband, father, brother, friend Our silent tears are shed And sorrows deepest sighs attend This mansion of the dead But resignation meek and mild Sooths passion into peace And hope, religions, well thought child Bids every murmur cease
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Transcribed by Barbara McGrath (April 2001)
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