Myrtle Harkness

1877–1962 (age 85)

Biography

Myrtle Harkness was a woman of quiet influence, whose philanthropic instincts lent support to hospitals, the arts, and humanitarian causes in both Europe and America. She carried herself with grace, always attentive to the needs of those she helped.

Her resting place in the Cimetière du Château offers solace to onlookers who remember a generous spirit whose compass was directed by compassion and cultural engagement.

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