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Peter Garrison Obituary
Peter Buckley Garrison, 71, a New Canaan resident for over 38 years, died peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018 surrounded by his family at home
Born in Wauwatosa, WI June 13, 1947 and grew up in Wilmette, IL, he was the son of the late Carlton and Jane Miller Garrison
Peter graduated from Union College as the President of his class in 1970, and received his MBA from Columbia University in 1972 He began his finance career at The First National Bank of Chicago and joined Greenwich Associates in 1979, eventually becoming a Partner in 1986 Peter held a variety of leadership roles throughout his 40 year career
He was the husband of Elizabeth Aldrich Garrison, with whom he spent 46 devoted and loving years A true mid-western gentleman with an understated presence, Peter's thoughtful and measured perspective was highly valued and often sought Peter was a man of strong, quiet eloquence, who spent his time supporting his children throughout their academic and athletic pursuits
A wonderful man by every measure that matters, Peter was always quick with a laugh and a smile, beloved as "Pops" by his 4 grandchildren who's company he cherished An avid golfer at Woodway CC, and history buff, he delighted in simple pleasures; family dinners, time with friends, lacrosse games, and his "perch" on the deck in Falmouth
In addition to his wife Elizabeth, Peter is survived by a daughter, Abigail Dunkin (Bradley) and their children, James, Alexander, Peter and Elizabeth of New Canaan
His three sons, Austin, Andrew (Katelyn) and Alexander all of New York City, and a brother, Dr James Garrison of Keswick, VA
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 21, at 10 am, at St Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT A reception will follow at Woodway Country Club, Darien CT Interment will be private
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 on Friday, July 20th at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840
For online condolences and directions please visit wwwhoytfuneralhomecom
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