Over 200 people are buried in this N.S. cemetery. These women won't let their names be forgotten

Yvonne Rafuse and Betty Rhodenizer of Dayspring, N.S., have been advocating for a new monument to be placed at the Hillside Cemetery. They want the names of the people buried there — former residents of the Lunenburg County Home — to be listed at the site, but so far they’ve had no luck with municipal officials.

Over 200 people are buried in this N.S. cemetery. These women won't let their names be forgotten
Two woman stand together and smile for the photo. They stand next to an interpretive sign that says Hillside Cemetery.

Yvonne Rafuse and Betty Rhodenizer of Dayspring, N.S., have been advocating for a new monument to be placed at the Hillside Cemetery. They want the names of the people buried there — former residents of the Lunenburg County Home — to be listed at the site, but so far they’ve had no luck with municipal officials.