The headstones, tombstones and obelisks in Westport cemeteries honor many locally famous names: Sherwood, Nash and Staples, among others.
But only one shows an internationally known cartoon character.
Mort Walker’s stone shows Beetle Bailey, the lazy soldier in one of history’s most recognizable strips. It also includes his signature, as its creator and long-time illustrator. (Click here to see.)
But where in Westport, last week’s Photo Challenge asked, could Beetle Bailey’s image be seen?
Willowbrook Cemetery, a dozen readers quickly answered.
John McCarthy included the grave’s exact location in the vast Main Street boneyard (Section 12, Row 3, Grave 36), while Wendy Schaefer noted that though Walker lived in Stamford, his second wife lived here. Her first husband — cartoonist John Prentice — is also buried in Willowbrook.
Other readers who correctly identified Beetle Bailey/Mort Walker’s final resting place were Pat Saviano, Jonathan McClure, David Sampson, Andrew Colabella, Judith Marks-White, Jeff Jacobs, Mary Ann Batsell, Nancy Engel and Moira Ratchford.
Today’s Photo Challenge echoes an important message. Where in Westport would you see it?
If you know, click “Comments” below.
(Photo/Susan Garment)
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North Ave, the amazing rennovation by Annette of Savvy and Grace, great store, great lady!
was I right?
29 North Ave Annette’s House!!!!
North Avenue. The home of the Amazing, wonderful Annette!
29 North Avenue!
That’s at the corner of Abbey Road, just off Penny Lane.
29 North Ave!
Yes – it’s the barn at 29 North Avenue. Soon to be renovated, just like the beautiful, small home next to it.
North Avenue!
North Ave on a beautifully restored barn, as you approach SHS!
Side of a barn on North Ave. Not far form Staples HS
A timely message! The barn at my old house, impressively restored, at 29 North Avenue. Yay, Annette! Also previously owned by Diane (Westport First Selectwoman) & Win Farrell, and before that, many generations of the Mills family.