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James Mercer Garnett Jr.

Darien, Connecticut

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James Mercer Garnett, Jr.James "Jim" Mercer Garnett, Jr., of Darien and Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut, died on February 15, 2024, at the age of 68, with his wife of 42 years, Margery "Gigi" Ward Garnett, by his side. He approached cancer the same way he approached life, with optimism and strength...

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Beautiful obituary, Gigi and family. My deepest condolences to the Garnetts and all of our mutual friends who will miss Jim´s presence in our lives. Jim and I were neighbors in Darien and Cornwall, CT. We bonded over our shared ownership and love for the pond between our homes in Tokeneke, and that lead to a 30-year friendship. We also shared passions for business, hunting, fishing and bird dogs. Nobody could tell a story like Jim - smart, funny, ironic and perceptive. Jim had special...

I am not sure what I can add after that fabulous obit; just to say Jim was a treasured colleague with a wonderful sense of humor that I have tried unsuccessfully to emulate.