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Bertrand Bell Obituary
Tim joined the biological research film division of Smith, Kline & French after college. For some time, he held a post with the company in Montreal. After the film division was dissolved, Tim moved to Stonington, where he established Peaceable Kingdom Antiques.
He became active in the local theater group and the yacht-racing community. Tim lived his best life in recent decades, with Marianna Wilcox, her stepfamily, and their many friends. He also renewed ties with his relatives. In addition to reveling in the antiques trade, Tim served as treasurer of the Stonington Land Trust, and was previously a member of the Stonington Conservation Commission. He was an avid naturalist and boater. A master conversationalist, Tim gathered with his loved ones for celebrations at home and at the Wadawanuck Yacht Club. He devotedly cared for Marianna in her final illness.
Tim leaves his children, Daphne Jay Bell, Alexandra Bell Witten and Frederick Talmadge "Toby" Bell; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and the Streeter family.
An event commemorating Tim's life will be held in the near future.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gretchen
April 30, 2023
I called him Bertie. We shared many a dry Martini at the Drake during our days in Philadelphia. Here's to you, Bertie. 4/30/23
Frederick Souza
February 22, 2021
I will miss my occasional encounters with Tim, and I hope he enjoyed the gateleg table we haggled over and that he finally "won". He was a wonderful guy!
Terry A. Rutledge
February 21, 2021
Farewell, friend and (former) neighbor. You were there when I needed you. Condolences to family and friends.
Simone Taylor
February 21, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please except my condolences for your loss.
Andrew Perry III
February 21, 2021
I'm very sorry for your loss he will be missed . I loved his sense of humor and he was very helpful if you needed anything .
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