Cornelis Menschaar

1881–1957 (age 76)

Biography

Cornelis Menschaar stood as a dependable figure in his community, welcoming both familiar faces and newcomers with a steady hand and a generous heart.

The kindness he shared continues to echo among those who remember him, and his life is commemorated near the serene paths of The Hague's Westduin General Cemetery.

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The Hague (Westduin) General Cemetery
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