Interestingly, this church's first parish priest's name was John A MacDonald, the same as Canada's first Prime Minister, who, again interestingly, died the year this church's cornerstone was laid.
St. John The Baptist Cemetery is behind the church to the northeast, immaculately cared for. While Find A Grave has listings for only 39 interments, we know there are several times that, possibly 250 or more. The earliest listed at Find A Grave is that of Catherine O'Farrell McNeill born May 1, 1830, who died on May 20, 1862.
Rosalie's little zinc headstone is near the southern edge of the cemetery, about in the east-west centre. Barely two feet in height, the headstone is made of triangles, making for an angular appearance. The base has fluting all around and rustication on its top. Above the name plates are large four petaled flowers. On the rear name plate is the likeness of a lady kneeling at a large cross.
ROSALIE GAUDET
WIDE OF
PETER
DES ROCHES,
DIED MAY 3, 1915,
AGE 83 YEARS.