Bernard A. "Pete" Twigg Ph.D.

Bernard Twigg Obituary

TWIGG, BERNARD A., Ph.D. "PETE"

On Tuesday, February 28, 2006 of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of Jean Bryan Twigg; beloved father of Michael (Sandra) Twigg, Patricia T. (Larry) Scarcia, Stephen (Marija) Twigg and Richard Twigg; brother of Mabel Milleson and Wayne Twigg; grandfather of Peter and John Michael Twigg, Holly (Brian) Cummings, Daniel and Timothy Scarcia and Rachel Twigg. Family and friends may call at GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD, on Friday, March 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 36th and Nicholson St., Hyattsville, MD at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Cemetery, 14111 Oak Grove Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 900 Wheeler Rd., Suite 225, Hauppage, NY 11788 in his name.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Twigg

11 Entries

David & Jenny Arthey

March 21, 2006

I have known Pete for almost the whole of my working life. Our experiences in food research were so often similar that you could be forgiven for thinking that we worked for the same organization and in the same fields of interest. Many is the time Pete would relate how we first met at a tenderometer meeting in the Russell hotel in London in the 1960's and he and I would enjoy reminiscing over our experiences. He was a really great guy and we became great friends as soon as we met and it was a joy to me when I was invited to join the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses/World Food Logistics Organization's Scientific Advisory Council in 1987 to find myself working alongside him. He was always enthusiastic and dedicated to his work especially in his service to members of IARW/WFLO.

Pete was also a great family man and his support for Jean, his children and grandchildren and his concerns for their wellbeing was plain to see. He was always talking about them and his visits to them with Jean in distant parts of the USA.

Our times together were always memorable. As on the occasion when Pete and Jean, and Jenny and I spent several days together in a delightful hotel- the Dall House- in Killin, Scotland. We toured some beautiful and remote spots and some castles and came back to great traditional fare at the hotel.

Also so enjoyable was our visit to Pete and Jean in their idyllic home on the Chesapeake Bay near St. Michaels. Dining out with Pete was always unforgettable whatever country we were in and he was always so much fun. One could not wish for a better friend and Jenny and I are proud to be included amongst those who knew him well.

Many thanks, Jean. You remain constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

With much love from us both.

Alley and Yoshimi Watada

March 18, 2006

Jean and Family, we are saddened with the loss of a wonderful and an admirable person. We will always remember the warm and pleasant greetings of Pete when ever we saw him over the fence as a neighbor when we lived in College Park. He always made us very comfortable. I (Alley) enjoyed working closely and interacting with Pete on many research and educational programs. Pete had a special talent in integrating activities between the University and the USDA for the benefit of each organization and many students and graduate students. We will all miss Pete. Our condolences to you.

Take care!

Alley and Yoshimi

Stuart Hanlein

March 17, 2006

Jean and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My sister Susan (classmate of Mike's) sent me the info so we just found out. The "old neighborhood" has lost a great friend. I know St. Matthews will really miss one of it's real Christians. Our best to you all.

--Stu & Vet Hanlein

Mike Shaw

March 16, 2006

We are fortunate if just a few times in a lifetime, or maybe just once, we find a person to which we look up and who influences our life. It is an irreplacable part of our life if that person becomes a friend to share memorable times over the years. Pete was that to so many people, of which I would like to be considered as one. He can be proud of all of the positive things that were building blocks of his life: his significant academic accomplishments, his social and religious involvement, and most of all, a loving family and friends. We won't find another like him so we'll have to treasure the memories he left with each one of us.

Doug, Sandy & Lauren Thomas

March 16, 2006

Dear Jean & Family,

Sandy, Lauren and I were so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. We all loved seeing the two of you together, you were and always will be the "perfect couple" together and your love for each other was quite obvious and special. We will miss Pete, however have many, many wonderful and fond memories of him and are very appreciative of his outstanding service to our industry and for the opportunity to have the two of you as friends. God bless you and your family.

Warmest Regards,

Doug, Sandy & Lauren Thomas

Pete Twigg

March 14, 2006

Elizabeth Ford

March 9, 2006

Dear Jeannie,

Frank and I are so sorry to hear of Pete's death. We wish we could have been at his funeral, but were out of town. We have many jolly memories of you and him and our Terrapin festivities and travels. We hope you and your family find peace and strength as you deal with your loss. Pete was certainly a grand guy and we will miss him.

Sincerely, Liz and Frank

Mary Waldron

March 2, 2006

Pete was always so very welcoming in the few times I was in his presence; however, I have known Jean so very well and I know he must have been a very wonderful individual to have had her as his wife for such a very long time.

Jack McGuire

March 2, 2006

"Pete" was a true friend of everyone whose path he crossed at IARW/WFLO. As the untiring leader of the SAC, he was a inspiration to everyone in the industry. He and Jean were very special friends of the Conway's and the McGuire's and we will treasure the times we were with them.

Lori Graunke Finch

March 2, 2006

Dr. Twigg was truly one of those magnificent people that you meet during your lifetime. His humor, kindness, integrity and leadership abilities make him unforgetable. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.

Mimi Pearce Outman and family

March 2, 2006

We, our entire family, are so sorry for your loss. You both have been such a part of our family over the years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.

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