2009 - The first of two stained glass windows in the CGG Museum depicting Poppies and a Queen Elizabeth II Cap Badge - Designed and painted by Gertrud Antoine Barwick

Art

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

Description

2009 - The first of two stained glass windows. This one depicting poppies and a Queen Elizabeth II era cap badge, designed and painted by Gertrud Antoine Barwick and on display at The Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum located at Home Station (4171 L'Esplanade Ave, Montreal Quebec.) ABOUT THE ARTIST As a dedicated teacher at the Lake of Two Mountains High School in the Montreal area, Gertrud Antoine Barwick volunteered her free time to organize extracurricular activities for students. Since her retirement in 1995, she has been equally generous in helping others, raising thousands of dollars for charity through her church, and helping with Meals on Wheels. A member of the Montreal General Hospital Auxiliary, she volunteers weekly in the gift shop, donates her own artwork for sale and organizes extraordinary fundraising events such as fashion shows and Victorian teas. Mrs. Barwick's generosity of time and talents warms and benefits all those around her. Gertrud Antoine Barwick is the recipient in 2005 of the CCA Award by the Governor General of Canada, Madame Adrienne Clarkson.

Context

Verses from the poem "In Flanders Fields" written by Canadian poet, soldier, and physician John McCrae can be seen on the window.

Created By

Zarina Carlevaris

Create Date

July 29, 2024

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

January 4, 2026