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He was the son of the late William Barrows Peale and Lorna Stevens, born in New York, N.Y. on May 26, 1937. He grew up in Summit, N.J. and Darien, Conn., and spent childhood summers in Quogue, N.Y.
He graduated from Harvard College in 1959, where he was coxswain of the undefeated varsity heavyweight rowing crew. His love of sailing led him to a long career as an owner of Milford Boat Works, in Milford, Conn., and eventually to work in restoration at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
His long and very happy marriage to Mary Ellen Gates began on June 18, 1960, and ended when she passed away in November 2007.
He is survived by his son, William Barrows Peale; his daughter, Barbara Farnum Peale; and four loving grandchildren, Charlotte, William, Wesley and George.
His family plans to hold a memorial service for him in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, www.mysticseaport.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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Josh Peterson
March 22, 2025
Read the story he wrote w Jack Unruh "The Bat". It's stuck with me to this day. See Sail July 1988.
Courtney Sullivan (Stu's stepdaughter)
February 13, 2010
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Barry. May your hearts be at peace with all your loving memories of him.
Gloria and Leighton Peale
February 3, 2010
Barry, just knowing you were there gave us a sense of peace and continuity. You will be greatly missed and we know that you are with dear Moo and your brother Stevens, sailing off for parts unknown. We send our heart's best love to WB and Barbara and their children.
Jonathan Mix
February 3, 2010
A true character and free spirit has gone too early.Barry's family,the hills of Vermont,the boatyards and sailing waters of Long Island Sound have lost a good one.Barry and Moo are probably gunk-holing in some exotic location right now..Jonathan Mix[Branford,Ct]
Janice Rissler
February 2, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. Barry had a most wonderful spirit. I will never forget Moo and Barry and the many kindnesses they showed to me and my family. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Ellen Gilbert
February 1, 2010
Barry, I thank you for your thoughtful ways and for your presence in my life. You will be dearly missed.
Barbara Cooper
February 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you meet this difficult time. All of us who loved him so dearly know in our hearts that he is with Moo and at peace as they sail into the sunset together. We will all miss him deeply.
Kent and Verna Richards
January 30, 2010
We will miss a good neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, William and the entire Peale extended family.
Marianne Roberts
January 30, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Stephanie Houlihan
January 30, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Barry's family. He was a dear friend. There will always be in a special place in my heart that will hold his love, kindness and wonderful spirit. He is at peace.
John Foley
January 30, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Todd Rollinson
January 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will miss my friend.
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