World War I memorial windows - Herbert James Rosevear & Gordon Hamilton Fowler

Charles William Kelsey (1877-1975) trained in England and emigrated to Montreal in 1922. His stained glass designs can be found in England, Australia, the United States and in over sixty-eight churches in Canada. His war memorial windows were commissioned between 1921 and 1956 including ten memorials for World War I, twenty-two memorials for World War II and ten memorials for both World Wars.

The World War I Baptistry poppy cross window is dedicated to Gunner Herbert James Rosevear of the Canadian Garrison Artillery. He was the son of James J. and Pearl E. Rosevear, of 63, Chesterfield Avenue, Westmount, P.Q., Canada. The window includes the Black Watch badge in the dedication panel. The window was commissioned in May 1923 for $45.

A World War I memorial window in the nave area depicting Christ enthroned in Majesty (1923) is dedicated to Gordon Hamilton Fowler. The window includes the Black Watch badge in the dedication panel. The window was commissioned in 1924 for $200.

"To the Glory of God and in memory of Herbert James Rosevear, 3rd Canadian Siege Battery, Killed in Action at Vimy France, 16th day of June, 1918. Buried in Cabaret Rouge Cemetery on the Arras-Bethune Road. This window is given by his comrades-in-arms Wilred Gray, Harold John Inns, Eric Stanley Bushell. If any man would come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."

"To the Glory of God and in Loving memory of Gordon Hamilton Fowler, September 4th, 1916." This window is given by his comrades-in-arms Wilfred Gray, Harold John Inns, Eric Stanley Bushell. If any man would come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."