William Fortune

1897–1947 (age 50)

Biography

William Fortune, born in 1897, shared his life with a community that valued his steady nature until he passed in 1947. His legacy is commemorated at Calvary Cemetery where he rests in peaceful reflection.

His life coincided with some of the most significant changes in the early twentieth century, yet William remained rooted in the virtues of kindness and resilience that endeared him to so many. Those who knew him continue to honor his memory at Calvary Cemetery.

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