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Catherine's Resting Place

$1,830 of $3,000 goal
Given by 17 generous donors in 12 days

A Fundraiser Project for Catherine Fowlie's Headstone

Glen Eden, Auckland

Welcome to the Give-a-litttle for our ancestor Catherine Fowlie

Catherine's resting place is unmarked at Waikumete Cemetery, Glen Eden, Auckland.

She died on August 30, 1921.

As a group we would like to collect some funds to cover permits, the mason fee, and production of the headstone

Current feedback has been wonderful and I really look forward to working towards an unveiling ceremony over the next 6-12 months

Email me if you have further questions

vickmorton@me.com

This is best place to pledge $10, $20 or whatever you feel comfortable with, and an option to remain anonymous if you wish

Grateful to have the opportunity to mark this heritage site in honor of our family

Vicki

Vicki Morton's involvement (page creator)

Catherine is my great grandmother

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permits, labour, materials

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Price Indication and Your Help on the Inscription   14 May 2026

Hi Family and Co

Quick update while I have fresh info to hand

BIG TICKS

- Burial Rights issued in my name this week - a real relief!

- 3 x quotes receievd for Headstone, very particular specifications (basic, which is kind on budget) needing approval from the Heritage Committee

- Timing - unknown but at least 3 months for approvals and stone masonry

Example of best quote so far:-

Leveled Concrete Foundation 1200x600

Concrete Recumbent Desk 550x380x120 with Grey granite plaque

Concrete Base 920x380x100 with 2 Vase holes and 2 Silver Dome Vases

White letters to fit the plaque

Up to two pieces of White artwork

Layout proof

Installation

Package deal incl. Gst $2,850 (add $200 for permit)

Quite pleasing considering I set a conservative goal of $3000.00 and WOW we are half way there.

Can I invite anyone to share thoughts on inscription

Usually we have around 200 'letters' to play with

There will be essential resting place details, then our own words

Below is simply an old time example (not a draft or final) we need to acknowledge the era with our wording . . . I’d love you all to help/suggest/be part of this . . .

In Loving Remembrance of

Catherine Robertson Fowlie

Passed Away 30 August 1921

Aged 28 Years

'Life Is Not Forever. Love Is’

Try feeding back to this update, by replying on the page

We have time, but progress means ideas need to flow.

Any questions are welcome

x

Vicki

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Warren 3 days ago
Halfway there, heading for the target.
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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Vicki Morton on behalf of My Gt Grandmother's Headstone 'Catherine Fowlie'
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This campaign started on 3 May 2026 and ends on 3 Nov 2026.