The Friends of Hemlock Gorge

Category: Memorial

  • Remembrance of Vaunita Schnell

    Remembrance of Vaunita Schnell

    Vaunita K. Schnell passed away Feb 2, 2026. Vaunita was instrumental in founding the Friends of Hemlock Gorge and served as the first President of our organization. A Memorial Service for Vaunita is being planned for June in Newton, MA. The family has asked that donations be made to Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis…

  • Ken Newcomb Bench Dedication

    Ken Newcomb Bench Dedication

    The memorial to Ken Newcomb was made possible by financial contributions from many of his friends and family and by the unstinting volunteers who conceived and designed and transported the stone bench. To all of these thoughtful people, too numerous to list, the Friends extend their deepest gratitude. The Friends sited Ken’s memorial bench at…