Robert Dague

1841–1918 (age 77)

Biography

Robert Dague, born in 1841, spent his life rooted in the communities whose stories live on in the grounds of Maple Hill Cemetery. In an era of great change, he was counted among neighbors who quietly kept civic life steady through steadfast labor, integrity, and caring for family and friends.

His passing in 1918 marked the end of a life lived with regard for the needs of others, a legacy reflected in the enduring peace of Maple Hill’s landscape, where his name rests among fellow citizens who shaped the town’s character.

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