Fenwick Memorial Window

Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Other

The Fenwick memorial window was dedicated in memory of Lieutenant George Paget Owen Fenwick (BA 1902). Lieutenant Fenwick lost his life at Passchendaele on October 30th, 1917. His commanding officer was quoted saying "We were all very much affected by the death of Mr. Fenwick, for he was so keen, so full of enthusiasm, and a most likeable man. As he was in civic life, prominent in his profession, so he was out here a most efficient and courageous officer. He was always thorough, and everything that was given him to do was done well and in a most cheerful spirit. The army has lost one of a kind we can ill-afford to lose." – The Brunswickan, 1926

The window was donated by his sisters Lena Fenwick and Mrs. G. Clowes Vanwart.

A piece of stained glass from the bombed cathedral in Ypres was put in the lower right window panel, retrieved by UNB alumnus Clarence Steeves.

The design of the window is based on a painting by George Frederick Watts. The painting feature a scene from Lord Tennyson’s poem Sir Galahad and quotes “My strength is as the strength of ten / Because my heart is pure.”

 

Inscription

[left/gauche]
IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT
KILLED IN ACTION AT PASSCHENDAELE

[right/droit]
GEORGE PAGET OWEN FENWICK BA. LLB.
OCTOBER 50TH 1917 AGE 35 YEARS.

Location
Fenwick Memorial Window

9 Bailey Drive
Fredericton
New Brunswick
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.9481295
Long. -66.6399606

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Victoria Edwards
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