Stella Scott Gilman

1844–1928 (age 84)

Biography

Stella Scott Gilman lived a life dedicated to her family and the Cambridge community, supporting friends and neighbors through decades of change. Her calm presence and willingness to assist others made her a beloved figure in the familiar streets surrounding Mount Auburn.

Those who knew her remember a gentle warmth and steady resolve, qualities that endure in the stories told at her graveside in Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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