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People and Happenings Alice Dabrowski, age 91, January 2009, has made a meaningful and significant gift to Mount Auburn. Helping Others, Helping Mount Auburn Alice Dabrowski, circa 1950, as a dietitian at the Veterans Administration. Alice Dabrowski (above) who die d in Fe bruary 20 09 at the age of 91, led a remarkable life in which helping and encouraging others was always her priority. A native of Chelsea, MA, Alice graduated from Framingham State College and dedicated her career to helping others: she was a dietitian with the Veterans Administration for more than thirty years, working throughout New England and ultimately serving as Chief Dietitian at the VA hospital in Manchester, NH, where she lived for many years. Alice was an intrepid traveler, visiting Poland and Italy, and, in 1989, she took a five-month-long trip around the world. She loved the arts, and was especially fond of poetry, which she avidly read and collected. She also enjoyed baking, something she did right up until her death. She was devoted to her family and friends, happily offering encourage- ment, help and support. Her sister Isabel Dabrowski, also of Manchester, NH, said that Alice was “always smiling, always.” She also noted that Alice’s ties to Mount Auburn Cemetery stretched back more than four decades. Ever since their father Joseph was buried here in 1968 (their mother Adela was buried here in 1992), Alice and Isabel would come to walk the grounds, enjoying the winding paths and appreciating the many inscriptions. Alice’s love of Mount Auburn inspired her to give an insurance policy worth more than $475,000 to the Cemetery. When she was asked about giving away such a large sum to Mount Auburn, she observed, “It’s money I suppose, but they will put it to some good.” Mount Auburn is honored by and grateful for this tremendous legacy which will help ensure that the Cemetery remains a place that provides enjoyment and inspiration for generations to come. If you would like to learn more about ways to support Mount Auburn Cemetery while possibly enjoying tax and/or income benefits, please contact Stephen R. Silver, Director of Leadership and Planned Giving at 617-607-1956 or [email protected]. Fall 2009 | 17