The church was packed as historian Roberta Journeay shared highlights from Moody's life while actors Dorothy Outhouse and Ken Eyre portrayed historical figures Catherine Hubbard and Rev. Roger Viets. Music was provided by Jo Ann MacKay and Caroline Bosley.
Loyalist descendants Anna Ruth Rogers and John Jones unveiled a plaque of thanksgiving for Moody's outstanding service to his nation, province and community, and grade 12 students Josianne Boudreau and Kelsey MacDonald published a Moody brochure that was presented at the celebration.
Organizer Don Ruggles said that although author Susan Shenstone and three of Moody's fifth great grandchildren were unable to attend the celebration, they sent letters of congratulations and appreciation for the efforts made to honor such a great Loyalist.
A celebration of the life of Loyalist James Moody
John Jones and Anna Ruth Rogers unveil the plaque honoring Loyalist leader James Moody during the celebration at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Weymouth North. Karla Kelly photo
By Karla Kelly FOR THE DIGBY COURIER NovaNewsNow.com St. Peter's Anglican Church in Weymouth North was the scene of a celebration of the life of Loyalist leader James Moody on June 10, and saw a new headstone dedicated.
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