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Francis Plimpton Obituary

PLIMPTON, FRANCIS TAYLOR PEARSONS, JR. age 86, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2014. TP was a graduate of Amherst College. He served as an officer in the Navy during the Korean War. He was employed at Brown University as an administrator during the construction of the medical school. Subsequently TP had a career as a landscape architect working together with his wife Susan. A lifelong rower, he was member of the crew at Phillips Exeter Academy and he founded the rowing program at Amherst College. TP served in many capacities at the Narragansett Boat Club, including President. During his tenure, he reinstituted the Boat Club's tradition of sponsoring rowing regattas, which continues to the present. While employed at Brown he was an officer of the Brown Rowing Assoc. After moving to Florida in 1991, TP co-founded the Halifax Rowing Assoc. in Daytona Beach. TP loved to compete as a sculler and to introduce the sport to everyone he met. Music gave him great joy and he played the flute daily. He enjoyed playing duets with his dear friend Tom Greene. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Susan, his sister Sarah Paxton and brother Oakes. TP is also survived by son Peter Ames Plimpton (Mary J. Linders), Jane Plimpton Gottier (Harold A.), as well as three grandchildren.

Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 24, 2015.
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It was an honor, a privilege and a blessing to have known T.P. and his wonderful wife. I worked for them as their personal gardener for 6 years. They were loving, caring and respectful to me always. I have fond memories of working side by side with T.P. I will meet you both in heaven.
God bless.
Lynn

Lynn Wilson

September 22, 2018

Mr.T.P.
Yesterday was your birthday. I miss you terribly. There really isn't a day that goes by, that I don't think of you. You touched my heart in so many ways. Caring for you and getting to know you had such an impact on my life. I know you celebrated the best birthday ever. I love you Mr. Plimpton.

Amanda Bruno

March 10, 2015

It was a pleasure to know TP as a fellow ASLA trustee. He was a joy to work with and a true gentleman. His serious side belied a genuine wit.

Jerry Soesbe
Champaign, IL

May 5, 2014

I saw Mr. Plump ton many times last summer in the park, near his home. He always seemed very happy. My wife and I were always happy to see him. I realize he was a great person.

Dennis Seeley

April 25, 2014

My condolences to the Plimpton family. I grew up with Mr. Plimpton's daughter, Jane. We knew each other through Fritz and George Oliver of Pojac Point. The Plimpton family lived on Pojac and Janie and I rode horses together at the farm. I remember Mr. Plimpton when Janie had me over for sleep overs. He use to grow his own oats in his green house, at least that's what I think I remember. It was my first taste of oatmeal that wasn't from a box. Janie, Peter and Mrs. Plimpton, please know that you are in my thoughts and my affections. I am who I am today be cause of the wonderful friends I had growing up and the nurturing parents who put up with "the barn girls". My best to you all. Pam (Turner) Graves

Pamela Graves

April 16, 2014

In the 1970's I had worked with Francis at Brown while the Medical Program was getting underway. Reading of his passing brings back so many great memories. My prayers and thoughts go out to you all at this time.

Fran Wasserman

April 1, 2014

Dad wanted any memorial contributions to go to the Wounded Warrior Project: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
We didn't get this important bit of information into the obituary!

Peter Plimpton

April 1, 2014

I had a row in Dad's 1x today for the first time (a lightweight Sharrow). He was right there with me as I rowed south to marker 47 and back on the Halifax. We had flat water and enjoyed the sun rise. He's at peace now and we are celebrating his life!

Peter Plimpton

April 1, 2014

my condolences peter- i loved reading about his rowing legacy-kathy and stewart watne

March 31, 2014

T.P . Where do you start? I am T.P's son in law,his daughter Jane's husband.Their are so many nice words he was a class act. My wife and I own a landscape and Design business. T.P was the best Landscape Architect period. My father in law loved his tools and he taught me about one certain pocket saw for pruneing.I went out and bought one and I named it the T.P saw.He is going to be truly missed by his whole family. Dad we love you and you taught me what family is all about.Love you then and Love you now. God Bless you and I will join you in heaven.

Harold Gottier

March 28, 2014

I enjoyed playing the keyboard next to T.P. It was wonderful to worship our Lord in our music.

Lois Freebourn

March 25, 2014

It was an honor to work with you at HRA

Nancy Olson

March 25, 2014

Dear man, deep faith in Jesus Christ. Deeply loved his dear wife, children and grandchildren. Loved his flute. Loved to row. Proud of his heritage. An honor to know him.

Comforted Keen

March 25, 2014

Our prayers and sympathies to all the family. Paul and Madelyn Martin

March 25, 2014

It was an honor to know TP. I am very sad to hear of his passing. I have the utmost respect for him. I learned a lot about rowing from him and will never forget the "TP Shove" where he would so gracefully put one foot in his single and effortlessly shove off the dock with the other and sit right down on the seat. This was in his 70's! TP, I hope you are making puddles on glass water in heaven.

Ronn Bell

March 25, 2014

TP was a wonderful friend at our Church of the Holy Child. I will miss him very much but I know he will be there to welcome me with his magical music and open arms when my time comes.

John Jaccobs

March 25, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family for their loss. Francis was also a member of the Francis Cooke Colon of Mayflower Descendants and he will be missed.

Julia Simison - GSMD Historian

March 25, 2014

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