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AUGUSTUS KINSOLVING Obituary
Blagden, 77, died on March 27, 2017. Resident of Fishers Island, NY, after living in New York, NY. Son of Rev. Arthur Lee Kinsolving and Mary Blagden Kinsolving, survived by former wife, Monique, daughter Isabelle, son Arthur, four grandchildren: Alexander and Henry Kinsolving, Maya and Celeste Farrar. Graduate of Yale, Oxford University Christ Church (Rhodes Scholar), and Harvard Law School. Attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell; Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette; and ASARCO (General Counsel). Member and head of committee for selection of American Rhodes Scholars. Service at Union Chapel, Fishers Island, NY on Saturday, April 8 at 1pm. Donations to Fishers Island Sea Stretcher, PO Box 123, Fishers Island, NY 06390.
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David l marshall
April 30, 2025
gus was my best friend while attending the Buckley School in NYC. he was loyal, clever and intelligent and most of all a wonderful best friend. when we left buckley we went to different boarding schools and eventually different colleges, he yale, me Princeton, i never picked up with him again. i now know sadly that he passesd at age 77. i have been lucky and am still well at 86. i so admired gus and his family.
Gildas Lecomte du Nouy
March 27, 2021
Je ne vous oublie pas Isabelle et Arthur et toi aussi Monique. Gildas
GILDAS LECOMTE DU NOUY
March 27, 2019
Une pensée pour vous Isabelle et Arthur en ce triste jour anniversaire. Avec toute mon affection. Gildas
Frederick Hammond
July 11, 2017
I once sat next to Anne Kinsolving Brown at lunch at I Tatti and mentioned that I had gone to Yale with her nephew. "Isn't he beautiful!" was her reply, and indeed he was one of the handsomest undergraduates of his time.
Robert Hoey
June 20, 2017
I only knew Gus for a few years as his new neighbor on Fishers Island. He was a regular dinner guest at our home on Fishers most Saturday evenings. Gus taught us to enjoy "unoccupied" Fishers and the serenity the Island provides. We named our Fishers house "Serenity" after many late night discussions. His humble approach taught me two important lessons. I learned from Gus that one shouldn't judge people too quickly because sometimes they have a good reason for the way they act. I also learned from from Gus that a wealthy person is one who is content with what he has. His compassionate approach to interpersonal relationships, combined with his enthusiasm for life, made him a pleasure to be with and for which it was an honor to be considered his friend. I will him responding to my question of "How are you?" with his comment "Better to see you". Meg and I are better people for having known Gus, - Meg & Bob Hoey
Nick Gardiner
May 5, 2017
Gus was a strong member of the lightweight crew on which he rowed with distinction and vigor. I had a chance to talk with him several times on the phone in recent years. My impression at Yale was that he cared about others and what he did with them. That continued to be the case. While slight in build he pulled his own weight and a lot more. I will miss him and so will the rest of us.
Haig Nalbantian
April 9, 2017
Dear Monique: our deepest sympathies on your loss. It has been so very long since we last saw each other but memories of our weekend sailing trip off Fisher's Island and dinner at the Kinsolving family home are as fresh as ever. Gus was a remarkably accomplished man and clearly left a beautiful legacy. God bless you and all your family at this difficult time. Haig and Thelma Nalbantian
G. B.
April 3, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the precious memories of your dear loved one comfort you. Psalms 94:18,19
Gildas Lecomte du Nouy
April 3, 2017
Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous Monique, Isabelle et Arthur en ces moments douloureux et prions pour Gus et pour vous. Avec notre profonde amitie.
Gildas, Hermine, Astrid et Maud
Thoma Bonanno
April 2, 2017
Our Deepest Condolences on Gus' Passing Isabelle Jonathan and Family . I so enjoyed his Company at the Girl's Baptisms ...He seemed the Proud and Happy Father and Grandfather .... I Know he Loved his Children as well as His Grandbabies.....He Lit up when they entered a Room at Holiday Hill ! .....Now Gus Smiles Down on You Isabelle and Arthur and his Beautiful Grandchildren - He Prays for you Now......Please take Comfort in Your Memories ....They will help Sustain You ....All Our Love and Prayers , Tommy , Adam and Timothy Bonanno
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