Located in Kil-cona Park in Winnipeg, a plaque commemorates former members and activities of the East Kildonan Horticultural Society. Founded in 1967, it has since been reorganized as the East Kildonan Garden Club. A living memorial tree planting-ceremony was held on 19 June 1986, with participants including then-President William Michael “Bill” Hrusovetz (1925-2011, son of Michael Hrushovetz), founding member Doreen Buckley Kadash (c1924-2014, later Garden Club President), and Secretary (also later President) Jean Lorraine Atto (1920-2004).
East Kildonan Horticultural Society commemorative plaque (October 2017)
Source: Nathan KramerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.93122, W97.01470
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Kil-cona Park (1229 Springfield Road, Winnipeg)
Obituary [Jean Lorraine Atto], Winnipeg Free Press, 29 August 2004.
Obituary [William Michael Hrushovetz], Winnipeg Free Press, 6 September 2011, page C13.
Obituary [Doreen Kadash], Winnipeg Free Press, 29 August 2004.
We thank the East Kildonan Garden Club for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 16 May 2021
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