Chauncey Jerome Hamlin

1881–1963 (age 82)

Philanthropist

Biography

Chauncey Jerome Hamlin (1881–1963) committed his energies and resources to philanthropic causes, seeking ways to ease hardships and celebrate opportunities for others. His generosity touched institutions and individuals alike, guided by a conviction that compassion should be expressed through action.

He rests at Forest Lawn Cemetery, where friends and beneficiaries remember him for the open-hearted spirit with which he met each new challenge.

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