Elsie Duncan Yale

1873–1956 (age 83)

Biography

Elsie Duncan Yale, born in 1873, was known for the generous warmth with which she greeted every new day, nurturing friendships and pouring herself into the betterment of her community.

Her thoughtful presence and steady resolve offered comfort to many, and she now rests in Green-Wood Cemetery, remembered for the light she brought to others' lives.

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