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The 25th Wedding Anniversary

The neighbours and family friends came together to throw a reception for Harold and Pearl Treggett for their 25th wedding anniversary.

Harold in Rugby

The nickname “Baby Elephant” reflected his gentle disposition and physical strength. He was a very kind person and everyone who met him appreciated his presence at funerals services and […]

Harold at his Desk

Harold Treggett, proudly sitting at his desk, waiting for a client to arrive. He died not long after this picture was taken.

Dad and Cadets

The Tregget boys over the generations participated in army cadets in high school. Harold was a member of the marching band and is situated in the third row […]

James and His Dog

James Treggett, in his old age, looking very content smoking his pipe and holding his favourite dog.

James and his Horse

In the 1800s, horses were an essential part of the everyday lives of people as transportation, social riding and to work the land. The horses at the cemetery […]

Horse and Buggy

The Treggett family would use this mode of transportation in the winter to get around the cemetery and the village of Sillery. My father would cut down our […]

Treggett Girls

Treggett girls, in their Sunday best taking a photo by the bluffs.

Sign of Rules and Regulations

In 1999, Mrs. Hilda Stephens, a cemetery director and her sister Marietta Freeland, contracted Brian Treggett to restore the old sign. The sign was rebuilt with a pine […]

Regulation Sign

Brian Treggett is presenting the restored sign to The President of the cemetery, Mr. David Blinco and several members of the Board of Directors. Marietta Freeland (seated with […]

Doris with the Greenhouses

Doris Ross, daughter of Prudence Treggett, is pictured here holding her favourite cat. You can see the two main greenhouses in the background. The Treggetts’ love their animals […]

Judge Edward Bowen

Judge Edward Bowen was a judge for the Court of King’s Bench in Quebec City.