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Edward Wiseman Obituary
Ted was born Nov. 14, 1934, and married Jean Pigott on Aug. 10, 1957 in Portsmouth England. After graduating from Birmingham University, UK with his Ph.D in organic chemistry, he spent a year at Ohio State University. Ted joined Pfizer Central Research in Groton in 1961 and retired in 1998.
At Pfizer his career started as a chemist and then moved into biochemistry, then pharmacology. He later became director of pharmacology and then participated in merging all the Pfizer research sites in Sandwich, UK, Amboise, France, and Nagoya, Japan. Ted and his team of researchers discovered and developed Feldene, Pfizer's first billion dollar product.
He became executive director and was responsible for enlarging the Groton campus and providing security and fire services, health services, and providing construction and maintenance of some one million square feet of new laboratories and support elements.
After retiring in 1998, Ted spent four years as a consultant for Pfizer. Once his consultant days were over, he spent the majority of his time with Jean traveling, spending time with family, collecting stamps and gardening.
Ted in his early days enjoyed playing soccer and refereeing. For 10 years, he was in a barbershop chorus and sang most of the comic baritone roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas with the East Lyme Arts Council.
Ted is survived by his wife, Jean; and four sons, Karl Wiseman and wife, Mitzi, of Houston, Texas, Paul Wiseman and wife, Tracy, Neil Wiseman and wife, Debbie, and David Wiseman and wife, Kari, all of Waterford.
"Papa" as his grandchildren called him, loved spending time with Jordan, Taylor; Victoria, Jake; Taylor, Ryan, Derek, Nicola; Adyson and Brady.
There will be a "Celebration of Life" held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 400 Main St., Niantic.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations: Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill, CT 06067, Vitas Hospice Services, 628 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT or donate online www.vitas.com/community/Donate.
Condolence messages may be left on Mr. Wiseman's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Wiseman
Barbara Beal
October 4, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss of Ted. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Barbara
Karen Lajoie
September 26, 2013
I'm so saddened to read of Ted's passing. My memories of him, from so many years ago, are all warm, generous and wonderful.....much like the man he was.
I'm sorry that I learned of this too late to attend the Celebration of his life.
My deepest condolences to each of you.
September 21, 2013
Dear Jean and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Ted's passing from my mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. It was an honor and a pleasure to have been a part of G&S productions with both of you. Ted brought so much friendship, laughter, and joy to everyone he met. He will truly be missed!
Sincerely,
Wendy (Hilton/Brown)Moretta
Deirdre Miller
September 20, 2013
Dearest Jean,
Remembering Ted and sending you and the family all our love and big hugs in the hopes of a little comfort, at this sad time. You are all in my prayers. Ted is now in some really good company and I wouldn't doubt he's having a blast - esp. with Dad and lampshades atop, etc. Hugs always, Dee and Dave xoxoxo
Csilla Shinkle
September 19, 2013
Dear Jean,
Please accept my deepest symphathy at your loss. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
September 18, 2013
Dear Mrs.Wiseman & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as you gather together and remember the Wonderful Man "Ted", "Papa" and "Dad" will always be to the many family and friends lives he has Graced during his life. We will always remember his Warmth and Love and May he RIP....With Heartfelt Condolences, Jeff,Maureen, Jon & Chelsea Stenstrom.
September 18, 2013
Dear Jean and Family,
It's with great sadness that Bob and I read of Ted's passing. Bob has so many happy memories of the years he worked with Ted and especially their travels in the UK. He remembers one trip when he and Ted spent the night with Ted's parents and even met your parents, Jean, and Aunt Belle! He has talked about that trip so many times. Bob has always felt that Ted was a very reasonable, cheerful, and generous man.
Our prayers are with you and your fine family.
Sally and Bob Starzec
Dan and Lori Watson
September 18, 2013
Paul, Tracy, Victoria and Jake-We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and we are here for you. Love...
Michael Downing
September 18, 2013
Neil, David and Paul,
The Pfizer community mourns the loss of a brilliant Man. My thoughts are with you all and your entire family. Kindly,
Mike Downing
Mike & Allison Keefe
September 17, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Wiseman family during this sad time. Our deepest sympathy!
Robert & Patricia Kain
September 17, 2013
Memories of Ted and is wonderful family will be with Pat and I until we join him. He was a true gentlemen and friend. Pat and I Will be thinking of you all during this sad time. You are friends that we have never forgotten even though we are far away. Love Pat and Bob.
Anita L Nelson
September 17, 2013
Dear Jean, My love and my prayers go out to you and your family in this time of your loss. I shall always treasure the many wonderful years of shows and productions that you and Ted have done, which brought our hearts much humor and pleasure!! We will remember him.
Many Blessings to you and yours, in God's Love,
Anita L. Nelson
Mike Hugyo
September 17, 2013
Mrs. Wiseman, Neil, Debbie and family,
We are sadden by the passing of such a great man and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Anne & Mike Hugyo
September 17, 2013
Dearest Jean and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family for the loss of Ted, "Papa" to Taylor and Jordan, and Dad to Karl and Mitzi. He will be sorely missed. My parents and our family send their love and prayers to you and the family.
With Love, Molly, Jay, Elyssa, Lauren and Jaclyn
Laura Hilton
September 16, 2013
Dearest Jean,
I will always cherish my memories of both you and Ted. Your humor and pleasant good nature was always refreshing. Watching you both on and off stage was magical... I feel fortunate to have grown up with you both and now as an adult, treasure those moments. Ted will always live on in my heart...
September 16, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.May your precious memories become treasures. The Schneiders-Plainview,Minnesota
Karen J. Harrington
September 16, 2013
Neil, Paul & families,
My condolences to you at your time of great loss. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you share with friends and family.
Sincerely,
Patti Chambers-Antilli
September 16, 2013
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Wiseman - I remember him from my youth at St. John's church and recently reconnected seeing him and his family at Crescent Point where he was a resident in the Cove with my mother. My deepest condolences to his family - You showed your love for him through to the end. You're all in my prayers.
Margot Porazzi
September 15, 2013
I remember Ted and his lovely Jean from their days in Community Theater. Ted was not only talented but always a respected gentleman. He will be missed and fondly remembered by all.
jan secchiaroli
September 15, 2013
Thinking of you and your family during this sad time, with prayers and love
joannie torres
September 15, 2013
You will truly be missed it was my pleasure to care for ted my condolence to his amazing family
Gary Pinkham
September 15, 2013
Neil and the Wiseman Family... I was very sad to learn of the passing of Dr. "Ted". As you know, I had the pleasure of "working" for him a bit at Pfizer. He was always very supportive of our Fire and Security efforts, and he was innovative in many ways during the multiple construction phases that occurred on the Research Campus back in "the day". In all of his busyness, he always had time for a quick hello, and a flash of that big grin for you! I shall miss his spirit, and think of him fondly whenever I hear anything by Gilbert & Sullivan. I am sure that your family has many great memories that will give you all comfort during this difficult time.
Sandra Sinkowski
September 15, 2013
Dear Jean,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family as you mourn the loss of your precious husband. Dr. Wiseman was the eternal optimist with a ready smile for everyone. He was the ultimate English gentleman. Our sincere sympathy.
Sandy & Jim Sinkowski
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