Charles Doremus Durkee

1862–1930 (age 68)

Biography

Charles Doremus Durkee, born in 1862, honored the quiet virtues of diligence and responsibility throughout his years. He balanced personal endeavors with a thoughtful engagement in the world around him, leaving behind memories of reliability and kindness.

He was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery, where the gentle landscape holds the remembrance of his steady presence among family and friends.

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