Georgeann Shakel Dowdle

Georgeann was bigger than life and for that reason she lives on forever! Here it is 8 years since she died and she is still ever-present in my mind and heart. She gifted me with a small chime heart which I look at often, ring its bell and think of her. She was so generous, enthusiastic and passionate - about everything. She gave fully of herself and I am happy to say she was my friend. Her Spirit lives on everywhere in all the lives she touched.

Dear Little G & Family - My sincerest condolences to you all as together we mourn the loss of a very special woman who truly made this land a better place. Her heart was huge, her humor endless and love of life admirable. I will always remember Georgann as my sister Linda’s friend who also became mine. She lightened up any room and brought such a light-hearted, positive, profound sense to any situation or setting, never with airs or agenda. Her personality and presence will remain in my heart...

I loved your quick wit and honesty...One of the most sensible and caring women Iv'e ever known...God called you as he needed you right by his side...love to all your family, Libby

On behalf of the entire Whitby community, we are saddened and will miss Georgeann. She was a part of the fabric and history of Whitby, as a student, alumni, and daughter of Whitby founder Georgeann Skakel Dowdle Terrien. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Richard H. Bernero
Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Little G,
You probably don't remember me, but I knew your mom through my stepfather, Bob Fomon, who as chairman of EF Hutton at the time, brought the Skakel family business, Great Lakes Carbon into one of the first leveraged buyouts in history. We were invited over to your grandparents house in Greenwich and spent the day by the pool with your grandmother and uncle.
My fondest memory of your mother is when she took me out to lunch for my birthday at Cafe des Artistes in New York,...

Dear Little G,
My heart is very sad today, I am really going to miss your Mom. What a great Lady, a great friend and a great cousin. I will carry many great memories of Big G with me forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. All my love to you all.
Kelly Dowdle Groll

GEORGEANN WAS ONE OF MY FIRST STUDENTS AT WHITBY SCHOOL AND I NEVER FORGOT HER -- WE RECENTLY MET AND TALKED AGAIN AT A WHITBY REUNION WITH GREAT JOY -- AND WE SPOKE AGAIN THIS PAST SPRING ON THE PHONE -- I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR MEETING IN HAPPINESS WITHIN THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS AND EMBRACED BY THE ETERNAL LOVE OF THE FATHER AND REJOICING IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT -- SOON SOON SOON.

Dear Little G & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Diane