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George Peabody Gardner Jr.

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George Gardner Obituary

Of Dedham, passed away with his family by his side on September 5, 2007. Cherished husband of Susan P. Gardner for 38 precious years. Adored father of Gus P. Gardner and Hilary G. McDonald. Devoted father in law to Elizabeth O. Gardner and David H. McDonald and doting and beloved grandfather known as Boppy to four grandchildren. He is survived by his loving parents George & Tatiana Gardner and by his two sisters. A Graduate of Harvard College class of 70, he served as a Lieutenant j.g. in the Navy. His work in New York focused on Russian and American Art and he was subsequently employed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for 9 years in the Development Department, until his death he worked at Harvard University as Deputy Director of the Harvard College Fund. An immediate family service will be private followed by a Memorial Service later in the Fall to celebrate his life. In his honor and gratitude his family continues to support the Myeloma Research Group at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl. W., Brookline, MA 02445 www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 7 to Sep. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for George Gardner

22 Entries

Mildred Farrell

October 9, 2007

Dear George Sr., and Tanya: I have just learned of Peabo's death and I am horrified and saddened. I had no idea he had been ill and I have no doubt that each one of you, and Susan and the children are experiencing a tremendous sense of loss at this time. Peabo's smile always lit up a room - the world is a darker place without it.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers,
Mildred Farrell
Former Director of Development
Wang Center

Anita Ruthling Klaussen

September 27, 2007

Dear Susan,
It is with shock and sadness that I learned of Peabo's death. You and he were such a stunning couple and every bit as nice as you were beautiful together. You both had such an effortless grace and sense of kindness.
Our paths in recent years have kept me traveling (following tennis balls with my husband, Bud Collins) and I've lost touch a bit with friends.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and love to you and your family.
Anita Ruthling Klaussen

Warren Chase

September 23, 2007

Was saddened indeed to learn of Pebo's death. I keep fond memories from our days at Harvard and of his unfailing kindness and good humor whenever I had contact with him over the years. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed.

John Doyle

September 18, 2007

Susan and Family,
While it's been about 35 years since I last saw Peabo ( and Susan ) in Stonington, Conn. during Navy days, I so well recall how Peabo always cut right through whatever formalities might have come with the territory and unfailingly showed kindness and genuineness in his dealings with others of all stripes. That was a very striking thing about Peabo and set a wonderful example for all who observed. And what a spectacular and warm sense of humor he had. Susan, I remember thinking how uncommonly nice you were, and how effortlessly you seemed to furnish ballast to the Gardner family that was just then getting underway. I send my very best wishes to all of you during this difficult period. John Doyle

Rob Lawrence

September 17, 2007

Peabo was an absolutely wonderful fellow. I have know him since the days of Dexter School. Later our paths did not cross often, but when they did it was always a warm and fun meeting. I shall miss him a great deal. My heart goes out to all his family.

Tatiana Papanicolaou

September 13, 2007

Uncle Peabo was the master of detail. His every word, every action was carefully thought-out with so much care and love and delivered so naturally. He had the biggest heart. It is no wonder that I still feel his presence and know that I always will. I am blessed to have him as my uncle and will never forget him.

Richard Ellis

September 12, 2007

Peabo shone with a dazzling light of grace and charm. Our world will be a sadder, darker place without him.

Alan Poole

September 11, 2007

He was one of the great good spirits of this earth. Hard to believe he's gone, there was so much vitality there right up to the end. And so much dignity. He always arrived at my door at the start of Striped Bass season, and loved the marshes where those quick, silver fish run. For me, a part of him will always remain there.

He leaves a splendid family behind, a great source of strength to him while he lived. My heart goes out to them all. And I look foward to knowing his grandchildren, because I'm sure there will be some Peabo in them all.

John Powers

September 11, 2007

I was profoundly saddened to hear of Peabo's passing. We were Harvard classmates and fellow Navy ROTC members and I can say that he was the most gracious and considerate man I've ever known. I met him quite by accident after a freshman intramural hockey game when he overheard me speaking Russian with an old high-school classmate and introduced himself `po russki'. His fluency dwarfed mine, of course, as did his magnificent social skills. Nobody was more gifted at putting people at ease. He was the George Hamilton of our class -- eternally charming and ungodly handsome. I cannot imagine a reunion without his smile. A planet without Peabo is a dreary place indeed.

Christine Carlson

September 10, 2007

To the Family of Peabo Gardner: My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. I have had the pleasure of working with Peabo for the last 10+ years at Harvard. He was such a caring person and a true professional in all that he did. He was the best and brought out the best in us. We will not be the same without him.
With my deepest sympathy, Christine Carlson (Harvard Development Office)

abi babcock

September 10, 2007

Susan, Hil, Gus, Shura and T:
How we admire Peabo's valient struggle. We were so glad to see him doing so well last year and want you all to know how very sad we are to hear of his death. Much love to each of you and to all of your family,
Abi & Michael Babcock and Family

Rosalie Hornblower

September 10, 2007

Dear Susan, and family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. I will treasure my memories of Peabo as a respected gentleman in his '70 class and who had a wonderful sense of humor and laugh.
with love and in the belief that he will be with you all forever,
Rosalie Hornblower

Sandra King

September 10, 2007

Susan and Family-
Please accept our sympathy on the passing of Peabo. Our paths crossed professionally at Harvard and Babson. We had warm, engaging interactions over the years. I will always remember his smile, his bow ties and his generous spirit. He will be missed.
Sandra King

Harley Gordon

September 9, 2007

Susan,

Susan told me of Peabo's death yesterday. Please accept my condolences on his passing. What little time I spent with him only confirmed what she and others told me: he was a man of uncommon warmth who loved his wife, children and friends.

Ellen Hume

September 8, 2007

Dear Gus, Liz, Susan and Gardner family,
We sadly send you our condolences. We hope that Peabo will live on within all of you, in wonderful ways. Love, Ellen, John and the Shattuck family

Grace Pena

September 8, 2007

Dear Susan and family:

My condolences to all of you at this time. Peabo was one of my favorite clients, as with the extended Gardner family. Peabo had a truly fine spirit and sweet soul that was felt from the moment I met him. I will miss him very much as we all will at Clarkin, Sawyer and Phillips.

Sincerely,

Kenneth Ledeen

September 7, 2007

It was a great privilege for me to have known Peabo, for I found him to be the most decent and noble of friends, one of the finest people I have known, who’s presence and ever kind thoughts brought great pleasure to us all. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched, at home, at Harvard, and elsewhere.

My thoughts and prayers are with those who feel his absence most deeply.

Dick Stone

September 7, 2007

Peobo was a classmate and friend from Kirkland House. Joan and I last saw him at the 35th Reunion and will miss him.

Our love to his entire family.

Dick & Joan Stone

Jim Boardman

September 7, 2007

I knew him very well--very nice man--very sad to see him go

Bill Bodine

September 7, 2007

Peabo and I worked together at the MFA from 1980 to 1982. I knew him to be a wonderful colleague, an accomplished professional, and a good friend. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Laurie Anne Hulbig

September 7, 2007

My sincere condolences to you and your family

Laurie Anne Hulbig RN, CCM
Nurse Care Manager
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

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