Charles Langdon Gibson

1864–1944 (age 80)

Biography

Charles Langdon Gibson devoted himself to civic life, blending quiet dignity with a readiness to serve whenever a neighbor or institution needed support. He believed in steady stewardship, whether helping neighborly projects flourish or lending a listening ear in times of difficulty.

Friends recall how he celebrated the arts and the simple joys of nature, finding meaning in a day well spent and a kind deed done. Gibson rests at Mount Auburn Cemetery, a place of calm reflection just like the life he led.

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