Paul Clement Jamieson

PAUL CLEMENT JAMIESON, "Destined to be Philosopher King", of Stamford Ct. died early Friday morning, October 8 in Baltimore Md. He was surrounded by his wife Pam, children Katie and Andrew, friend Karen and Golden Retrievers Nicky and Cody. Paul was 61 years old. In his Stamford H.S. days ('63-'67) Paul could be seen in his elaborately painted vintage Cadillac, all vines and flowers. His abundant strawberry blonde Afro defined his look of the day. He was a founding member of the BBC, the 'Beach Breakfast Club'. He and his future wife, Pamela Ann Sacrison, and other hearty souls met at Cove Beach at 4 am. There, bacon and eggs were cooked over a charcoal grill before the group returned home, showered and went off to school. Not to be forgotten was the flagpole incident, where Paul was able to hoist Bullwinkle the Moose to the top. The Pledges of Allegiance that day were directed at said Moose. Despite all this Paul was accepted to and attended Columbia University. While at Columbia he was a member of the Ice Hockey Team and Crew. Alpha Delta Phi fraternity provided Paul and Pam with compatible cohorts. Together they would leave at nightfall and drive the eight hours to ski Sugarloaf in Maine. For a time he added to his worldly knowledge by being a New York 'cabbie'. After graduating he and Pam traveled around Europe for a year. Their romantic home base was Brynciewcyn on the Isle of Anglesey off Wales. Later he was to attend The New England School of Law graduating in 1976. When their children Katie and Andrew were born, Paul left the practice of law to stay home, developing the fathering skills for which he is well known. He was unfazed by the endless drives, for Katie's swimming practice at ungodly hours and "Purple Dragons" soccer league as well as ballet class and Nutcracker performances for Andrew. Paul's legendary culinary magic came to him honestly. His Danish grandfather, Matthew Bach owned and operated the Melba Inn in New Canaan. And his own father, Paul Jamieson, Jr., of Scottish, Irish descent, was the family's cook. Paul called upon many heritages of cooking to create memorable meals nightly. He was not an 'occasional' cook but rather, he took pains to invest with equal ardor in each and every meal. He shopped daily. For him, leftovers were unacceptable. Each meal was new. He generously donated his skills. For the Long Ridge School which he attended at age five and with whom he maintained a lifelong connection, he hosted a Teacher's Appreciation Luncheon" on an annual basis. Each themed meal was an extravagant and elegant event. A lifetime of summers at t he family cottage on Spruce Head Island in Maine inspired Paul to donate and host a Lobster Bake, which was auctioned at the Long Ridge School fundraiser. Many regulars anticipated this annual auction item and the bidding was hot and heavy. For many of Paul's Lobster Bakes, the lobsters, clams and mussels and seaweed were supplied by his Maine connection. On one occasion he met the trucker carrying these goods at a rest stop on I-95 at three in the morning. Paul's passion for cooking was passed on to his children and friends. His mentoring included informal cooking lessons, appropriate wine suggestions, culminating in friendly dinner parties. As Board Secretary for the Long Ridge School, Paul's dry, wry minutes were famous. He delighted in infusing his literate notations with his own interpretations sometimes leading to admonishment and /or editing. Paul loved to sail. At Halloween Park in Stamford, he sailed with the "Breakwater Irregulars". And in Camden Maine, he enjoyed racing on Penobscot Bay. With Jane and Ben Collins he sailed the Solent in England. His exceptional vestibular health meant he never got seasick. Paul was a 'regular' at The Lakeside Diner for years. Each Tuesday and Friday at 9:15am he could be found with friend, Terry, enjoying his two eggs over easy, dry toast and home fries. Paul is survived by his wife, Pam, of 39 years, his daughter, Katie, son Andrew, and brother, Matthew. And missed by friends for his wonderful combination of elegance and irreverence. Instead of flowers donations may be made to The Long Ridge School, 478 Erskine Road, Stamford, CT06903-1599; or The Cancer Institute at St. Joseph's Medical Center, 7601 Osler Drive, Towson, MD 21204. The Jamieson Family will be at home to receive visitors to honor Paul on Sunday, October 17th from 6 - 8 PM.