Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill
Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill is a cemetery in Markham, Canada. It was established in 1954. Wikidata records 11 notable interments here, including Marshall McLuhan, Aloysius Ambrozic, Gerald Emmett Carter.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇨🇦 Markham, Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43.83278, -79.41806 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1954 |
| Era | Mid 1900s |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:20 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:20 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:20 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:20 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:20 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:20 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:20 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
11 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill's 11 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include Catholic bishop (36%), Catholic priest (18%), promoter (18%), entrepreneur (18%), businessperson (18%).
- Marshall McLuhan (1911–1980), literary scholar, media scholar, opinion journalist
- Aloysius Ambrozic (1930–2011), Catholic theologian, university teacher, Catholic bishop
- Gerald Emmett Carter (1912–2003), theologian, head teacher, Catholic bishop
- Carl Brewer (1938–2001), ice hockey player
- Michael Rusnak (1921–2003), Catholic bishop, Catholic priest
- Jack Tunney (1935–2004), promoter, entrepreneur, businessperson
- Jack Tunney (1935–2004), promoter, entrepreneur, businessperson
- Lucio Agostini (1913–1996), conductor, composer
- Philip Francis Pocock (1906–1984), Catholic bishop, Catholic priest
- Sydney Banks (1917–2006), stage actor, television producer, actor
- Sydney Banks (1917–2006), stage actor, television producer, actor
Common questions
Where is Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill?
Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill is in Markham, Canada, at coordinates 43.8328, -79.4181.
When was Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill established?
Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill was established in 1954, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill?
Wikidata documents 11 notable interments at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, including Marshall McLuhan, Aloysius Ambrozic, Gerald Emmett Carter, Carl Brewer, Michael Rusnak.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q3786374 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
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BibTeX
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title = {Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, Markham, Canada},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/holy-cross-cemetery-thornhill/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q3786374}
}