Mary Heaton Vorse

1874–1966 (age 92)

Biography

Mary Heaton Vorse lived with a courageous sense of justice and an abiding devotion to the causes she believed could lift others. She balanced a sharp mind with warm compassion, inspiring those around her to listen more deeply and speak more boldly when fairness was at stake.

She is remembered for the gentle persistence with which she supported her community, and her legacy follows her to Provincetown Cemetery, where loved ones honor her memory.

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