Maberly's Connection to Leonard Cohen, Canadian Poet Icon

Maberly's Connection to Leonard Cohen, Canadian Poet Icon. . , In 1869, great grandparents of Canadian poet/songwriter Leonard Cohen chose this burgeoning hamlet for their home, commencing a new life in Canada that would have long-term impact on our young country. Lazarus and Frayda Cohen family were active in the development of early Maberly hamlet, including a general store on present-day 'Cohen Way', across County Road 36, where they raised their expanding family., Son, Lyon Yehuda Cohen, accompanied them to Maberly, and, then, in mid-teens, to Montreal, where he and his family made substantial contribution to the Jewish community and Canada. Lyon and wife Rachel Friedman were grandparents of the future Leonard Norman Cohen, through their son Bernard Cohen and wife, Masha Klinitsky. Leonard Cohen was born in Montreal, September 21, 1934, and died on November 7, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, a legend in the world of poetry and music. His many awards included the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Order of Canada., The Lazarus Cohen family were part of a major 19th century migration from Central Europe to Canada. Maberly hosted one of this region's largest, early Jewish communities., For more information on this, visit: http://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/en/discover-tay-valley/historic-structures.asp, This site recognizes the early Cohen family and the Jewish community of this area, and the contribution to the township of Maberly's industrial complex, which, at its peak, boasted two sawmills, a grist mill, woolen/carding mill, shingle mill, and numerous supporting services and stores., This is a dedicated recreation area for your enjoyment and care., This plaque is provided in cooperation with Lanark County, Archives Lanark, and local donors.