Davis Barr Clayson

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Davis Clayson Obituary

72, of Naples, FL and Weston, retired investment counselor, hospital trustee, avid masters swimmer, and devoted family man, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 22, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Pamela (Farrington) Clayson of Naples, FL and Weston and his 3 children, Jennifer C. Rapp and her husband Kent of St Louis, MO; Davis B. Clayson and his wife Jennifer S. of Weston, and Wendy C. Harris and her husband Stephen of Wellesley. Also survived by his 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers, George P. Clayson III of Newport, RI and Alan Clayson of Stamford, VT, and 2 sisters, Nancy Anne Forster of Nantucket and Mary Kneisel of Westport, CT. A memorial service will be held at The Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St., Wellesley Hills on Thursday, June 26 at 11:30 AM. Burial will be private. Funeral arrangements are by the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of WAYLAND. In lieu of flowers the Clayson family has created the D. Barr Clayson '58 Memorial Fund to help support the new natatorium under construction at Brown University. Donations should specify the Clayson Memorial Fund and may be sent to Brown Univ., P.O. Box 1877, Providence, RI 02912.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Davis Clayson

10 Entries

Elly Phillips Cyr

April 22, 2009

Dear Pam, Jenny, Davis, Wendy and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of you husband and father's passing. I always looked at him as a man who was bigger than life, towering over me yet as gentle a man as there ever was! I'll always look back fondly on the fun parties at your homes and swimming in the beautiful pool that was so much a part of his life. Know that he is in a wonderful place now, no longer in any pain and that you'll all be together one day!

My sincere heartful sympathies to you all!

May God bless you and give you comfort when you need it!

Much Love,

Michelle

July 14, 2008

Pam,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and Barr were very special as my massage clients. My prayers are with you and your family and know that he is with God in a very special place. Deepest Sympathy

jane orr

June 27, 2008

At the Braeburn pool a very young lifeguard told Barr where he could safely swim. Ever the gentleman, Barr smiled and slipped unobtrusively into the pool and swam away like a giant sea otter. We remember the parties that Pam and Barr gave when we were all young.

Nick Bogard

June 27, 2008

Pam, Davis, Jenny and Wendy

I was so sorry to learn of Barr's passing upon returning from the west coast. It is a tragic loss to you and to the entire Boston community. Mimi was at the service and felt it was incredibly inspirational.

We will miss him on the golf course and at Brae Burn.

Nick Bogard

Art Hutchinson

June 27, 2008

Davis et al - My prayers go out to you on the loss of this fine man. I smile thinking he will be greeted in heaven by my late brother, also a Brown alum ('88).

Paula Vollers

June 25, 2008

Pam, Jenny, Davis, and Wendy,
I have a heavy heart as I read this obituary and write to you. My fond memories of Barr and all of you are bright and happy. Its hard to understand the world without Barr in it. His smile, generosity, and love resonate so strongly. I wish you all peace and my deepest condolenses at this time. Most Sincerely, Paula (Byers) Vollers.

Todd Azadian

June 25, 2008

Mrs Clayson, Jenny, Davis, Wendy & family,

Thank you all for being great neighbors growing up.

Barr was one in a million. Always kind and supportive. I'll always picture him playing darts in the townhall or chasing a porcupine with a broom around the fire pit.

Our thoughts and prayers to you all.

Sudbury Design Group

June 25, 2008

Dear Pam & Family:
Your friends at Sudbury Design Group are grieving today over the loss of a friend. We are proud to have been a small part in the life of this gracious and gentle man.
Please accept our deepest and sincerest sympathy.

Mike, Irene, Dan & Associates

Eileen Craffey

June 25, 2008

As a fellow backstroker, Barr and I compared noites over the years. He was always gracious and friendly...a gentleman with true class. I will miss him.

Jack Rosenberg

June 24, 2008

Mrs. Clayson and Family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Barr. During my ten years at Standish I always found Barr to be a true professional and gentleman. I learned a lot from Barr... lessons that I hold with me today. Barr was very kind to my staff and to me. May your memories, faith and love keep all of you strong.

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