New park celebrating heritage in Markham opens Saturday, Sept. 8

'it is an honour to recognize Carolyn Clements'

Yorkregion.com
September 6, 2018
Tim Kelly

A new park dedicated to a prominent member of the Markham community known for her work in heritage preservation will be officially opened this Saturday.

Carolyn Clements Park, an extension of the William Forster House, will surround the home.

“It is an honour to recognize Carolyn Clements, who worked tirelessly preserving our history and restoring heritage homes in our community,” said Mayor Frank Scarpitti.

“Her love for this community and her family is exemplary and her actions are reflective of Markham’s motto of ‘Leading while Remembering.’”

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Clements, who died in 2015, emigrated from England to Markham in 1981 and was passionate about restoring heritage homes in Markham. She is remembered for her work restoring the award-winning John Reesor House and the William Forster House, where her husband, Brian, still lives.

You’ve invited to come out for the dedication of Carolyn Clements Park at 527 William Forster Rd. in Markham, Saturday from 11 a.m to noon.