Old Catholic Cemetery Stone #13 Hugh McDonald Dimensions: 54”x24” Orientation: N/A Carver: Not identified Inscription: HUGH Son of Angus McDonald DIED Jan. 17, 1862 Æt. 27 yrs He was an Ecclesiastical student R. I. P. Condition: The headstone is still quite legible, if substantially eroded. All of the critical text is visible despite the wear. The fine details of the berry and leaf motif in the centre of the stone, perhaps representing Hugh McDonald’s young age, are now lost but the outline of the carving is still visible, for the most part. The carving on the upper part of the stone, a knot or infinite loop making 4 circles around a six-point Star of David, is also visible but barely. According to his obituary in the Casket, Hugh McDonald’s young life as an ecclesiastical student was promising. He was living a chaste life in strict accordance with Catholic doctrine and had a kindhearted disposition. He is also described as being well liked among his acquaintances in Antigonish Harbour, where he resided from the time that he withdrew from the university until his passing. Connie Feltmate (edited by Christopher Greencorn) [ Back ]