Dorothy Canfield Fisher

1879–1958 (age 79)

Author

Biography

Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1879-1958) was a beloved author whose novels, including Understood Betsy, combined empathy with sharp observation to celebrate the lives of children and the adults who guided them.

She also championed education, bringing Montessori principles to American schools and encouraging adult literacy, and she is laid to rest at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling and service.

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