Hortense Bigelow

1906–1979 (age 73)

Biography

Hortense Bigelow led a life marked by warmth and the steady fulfillment of personal and professional responsibilities. Though she maintained a private life, those who knew her recall the kindness and respectful manner she shared with family and neighbors at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Her presence is still felt by those who cherish her memory, and her gravesite provides a place for reflection on a life lived with quiet grace.

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