McDowell Cemetery's Timeless Story

Since 1865, McDowell Cemetery has stood as a solemn testament to Comber's settlers. The resting place's journey began with the interment of John Gracey on December 1, 1865, a humble start that embraced the McDowell family's land.

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In 1937, the Cemetery Board took charge, overseeing the grounds. A transformation followed in 1938, when Aethel and Floelia Ainslie sculpted a serene, park-like haven. The inaugural Memorial Service in August 1938 became an enduring tradition, observed annually on Father's Day.

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Enduring symbols of dedication, stone piers and an iron fence were gifted by Mr. & Mrs. John S. Ainslie. Their generosity also expanded the cemetery southward in 1940, further extended by three acres in 1963.

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Today, the devoted Cemetery Board, comprised of multi-generational local families, upholds its mission: offering families a graceful space to honor and cherish their loved ones. McDowell Cemetery's non-profit spirit invites public support through the Care and Maintenance Fund, ensuring a dignified legacy for generations to come.