Charles Callahan Perkins

1886–1961 (age 75)

Biography

Charles Callahan Perkins carried a lifelong respect for the arts and faith in the power of beauty to uplift daily life, encouraging artists and patrons alike to nurture the city’s cultural life. His calm presence and generous curiosity made him a cornerstone of the neighborhood’s literary and artistic circles.

Those who knew him recall his gentleness and his readiness to celebrate others’ gifts, values he is remembered for at Church of the Redeemer Cemetery.

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