In 1955, when the Gaetz Memorial United Church was being rebuilt, a large stained glass memorial window was commissioned for the wall behind the chancel. Located in the west gable of the church, it is a memorial to the men and women who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The window is 27 feet high, 7 feet wide and divided in 25 sections with approximately 2,500 pieces of glass held together by over 600 pounds of lead. The colors are mainly blue with accents of ruby red and gold.
The base sections of the window depict the last supper, signifying the completion of Christ's Life of Redemption. In the main body of the window, the risen and ascended Lord is flanked by the Archangel Gabriel holding lilies, and the Archangel Michael with scales and flaming sword. Below the main figure is the cup with angelic supporting figures. The head of the window contains two seated cherubim with trumpets and cymbals and, above all, the descending dove symbol of the Holy Spirit.
A committee of Veterans was formed to canvass for donations to cover the cost of the window. Members of this committee included chairman R.M. Jewell, secretary-treasurer Stewart Meeres, campaign manager R.L. Dale. It was designed by Howard Martin, Fellow of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, under the direction of Hubert P. Thomas also a Fellow of the British Society. The window was created by the studios and workshops of the Celtic Studios, Glams, United Kingdom. Charles Jackson from Toronto Glass Craftsmen, unpacked and installed the window after the long trip. The Memorial Window was dedicated on March 31, 1957.
