Arthur Dennis
1846–1920 (age 74)
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Biography
Arthur Dennis, a Providence businessman, combined entrepreneurial energy with a deep concern for the common good. Colleagues appreciated his level-headed stewardship, especially during times of economic difficulty when he sought creative ways to keep commerce and charity in balance.
He encouraged younger community members to take part in civic endeavors and found peace walking the terraces of Swan Point Cemetery, reflecting on a life spent in the service of others.