John Q. Tilson
1866–1958 (age 92)
Biography
John Q. Tilson, born in 1866, established himself as a thoughtful steward of civic life, always ready to offer measured perspective to community conversations. Devoted to the well-being of others, he cherished both tradition and the promise of progress.
Those who knew him fondly remember his clear-eyed resolve and abiding compassion when he passed in 1958, leaving behind a legacy of loyalty and trust.