Laurentian Memorial Walkway
The Laurentian Memorial Walkway, established in 2024 with the support of Jino L. '72 and Joanne Iadarola Masone '74, provides a meaningful way of honoring the lives and memory of those with a special connection to St. Lawrence University. The walkway, which runs beside Gunnison Memorial Chapel, offers the opportunity to memorialize a Laurentian who once walked the paths of campus and left a lasting imprint on our community and our hearts.
With a minimum gift of $5,000, donors may dedicate an 8” x 24” granite memorial stone for an individual who has passed away. Those members of the Laurentian Community who served in the United States military will be recognized for their service in the armed forces.
Follow the link below to make a gift and reserve a memorial stone for a friend or loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
The walkway’s memorial stones feature three lines of text:
• Line 1 – Individual’s Name (standard)
• Line 2 – Affiliation with St. Lawrence (standard)
• Line 3 – Custom text per donor (limited character count)
• Line 3 – Donor name(s) (limited character count)
Upon receiving your gift, a University staff member will be in touch with a proposed plan for the stone’s text. They will work with you to ensure a smooth process, a consistent feel, and a meaningful end product. (Please note: there are character count limits we must adhere to.)
Gifts for the Laurentian Memorial Walkway will both support the University’s Memorial Scholarship—which helps a deserving student in need of financial assistance to attend St. Lawrence—and the ongoing care and maintenance of the walkway.
While we understand the desire to potentially direct a gift to a different fund, that is not possible at this time.
We have provided a customized form for your usage, which accepts credit card, mobile wallet, or DAFpay gifts. If you wish to send a check, please put “Laurentian Memorial Walkway” in the memo line and mail to:
Annual Giving
St. Lawrence University
23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 13617
You are also welcome to call 888-758-4438, or transfer stock to make a gift. At this time, we are not accepting deferred gifts (i.e. planned gifts) for this project.
Donors can recognize one Laurentian (alumni, parent, student, faculty/staff, friend) who has passed away. We are unable to accommodate multiple names or group recognition on one stone.
An individual Laurentian can be recognized on up to four stones.
The Laurentian Memorial Walkway was created to provide the St. Lawrence Community a way to leave a lasting, named piece on campus for a loved one. It also showcases our community’s immense gratitude and respect to those who have served in the United States military, protecting our freedom both at home and abroad.
Stones will be installed in a timely manner once they've been designed and created. We work with a local Canton business to produce the stones and our Facilities staff to install them in the Walkway. Any questions about the timeline for installation for specific stones may be directed to Joe Keniston '05, Assistance Vice President for University Advancement at jkeniston@stlawu.edu.
While friends and family may pool resources, we’d ask that the group please make one gift of $5,000+. A reminder there are character count restrictions for the “Donated by” line that may require some creativity!
Installed Memorial Stones
Established in 2024, this walkway honors cherished memories of beloved Laurentians. To honor the service of those who served in the United States military, a custom seal is showcased. Special thanks to Jino '72 & Joanne Iadarola Masone '74 for their generous gift."
- Laurentian Memorial Walkway Head Stone
Below is the list of memorial stones that have been installed on the Memorial Walkway as of November 6, 2026. This list will be updated as new stones are installed.
| Honoree | Remembered by |
|---|---|
| Julie Neuber Bishop '76, "10 | Your SLU Pals |
| Rev. Kathleen Buckley, University Chaplain | Madeline Holodnik Purcell '20 and Jane Salamone '85, P'20 |
| Patrice Chester Burd '62, P'06, GP'19, '22, '26 | Lauren Burd Wakeland '06 |
| Eugene H. Darrow '47, P'74 | Joan Darrow Corey '74 |
| Connor J. Farmer '21 | His loving family, ATO brothers, friends, and classmates |
| Paul B. Gilbert '72, P'09 | His loving wife and partner, Pat Romeo-Gilbert '74, P'09 |
| Margaret "Margee" Burns Grow '65, P'92, '96, '00 | Her loving husband David C. Grow '65 and their children |
| Sydney C. Lohr '24 | Her parents Brad & Bridget Lohr P'24 and brother Riley |
| W. Keith Wallace '55 | His loving family |
| Marjorie Conkling Wallace '55 | Her loving family |