Yarmouth, Massachusetts: Gravestone with a Curse
The woman died in 1985 (after reportedly tripping over a cat), so it's a relatively modern curse. Her tombstone epitaph places "the curse of God" on those who "maliciously vilified" her.
Ancient Cemetery
- Address:
- Center St., Yarmouth, MA
- Directions:
- Ancient Way into cemetery. Park at white building on left. Via opening near building, count off 14 fence posts, grave is in the nearest section, Post J3, next to a small stone marker for 895.
- Hours:
- Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Location: cemetery drive Post J3, go towards the bushes. Gravesite is among the bushes.
[DP, 11/05/2021]
Not bad; she had her own mind about things.
[Barbara, 05/06/2020]
Cursed. Ancient Cemetery in Yarmouth. Apparently she was feeding all the stray cats and wild small animals in her neighborhood, much to the annoyance of her neighbors. Here is her payback!
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