Warner Pine Grove Memorial Cemetery
Also known as Pine Grove Cemetery
Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
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Belchertown, Massachusetts 01007 United StatesCoordinates: 42.26785, -72.41725 - Cemetery ID:
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The Pine Grove Cemetery served as the burial place for those who lived at the Belchertown State School. It reflects the changing attitude towards people with disabilities during this century. Just as this cemetery lay hidden, so too were individuals with mental retardation. As time passed, the cemetery, like the institution, fell into disrepair. Slowly reform came and with this new thinking those once confined took there rightful places as citizens in our communities. This cemetery, however, remained a forgotten place. But Albert Warner never forgot. A former resident, he and his wife, Agnes, dreamed of a dignified resting place for their friends. Through their efforts, this cemetery is now a respectful place. May those interred here find eternal rest. May 1998
The Pine Grove Cemetery served as the burial place for those who lived at the Belchertown State School. It reflects the changing attitude towards people with disabilities during this century. Just as this cemetery lay hidden, so too were individuals with mental retardation. As time passed, the cemetery, like the institution, fell into disrepair. Slowly reform came and with this new thinking those once confined took there rightful places as citizens in our communities. This cemetery, however, remained a forgotten place. But Albert Warner never forgot. A former resident, he and his wife, Agnes, dreamed of a dignified resting place for their friends. Through their efforts, this cemetery is now a respectful place. May those interred here find eternal rest. May 1998
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- Total memorials2k+
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Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
- Total memorials1k+
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Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
- Total memorials164
- Percent photographed85%
- Percent with GPS87%
- Added: 23 Feb 2008
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2250784
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