On June 25, 1978, the cenotaph was relocated from between the old Town Hall and St. John's Anglican Church on Pine Street to its new location beside the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. The unveiling ceremony was conducted by Henry Therriault, Second World War Veteran and president of Branch 5 (Ontario) of the Royal Canadian Legion. The prayer of dedication was given by Rev. William Ivey, rector of St. John's Anglican Church following the unveiling.
The unveiling of memorial walls at the Remembrance Day service on November 11, 1978, completed the move of the cenotaph to its new location beside the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. The unveiling of the First World War wall was done by Frank Cranston, Chapleau's last surviving Veteran of the First World War, and air cadet Bonnie Goheen. The unveiling of the Second World War wall was done by Muriel (Hunt) Morris and Eric Groulx.