Eugenia Ayer (Merrill) Seamans, Philanthropist, Wash DC Socialite, Family Matriarch and wife of Robert Channing Seamans, Mother of 5, Grandma of 11 and Great -Grandma of 5, Age 88.
Eugenia Ayer (Merrill) Seamans
Born: March 11, 1922
Died: August 12, 2010
BEVERLY, MA — Eugenia Ayer Merrill Seamans, 88, died peacefully at her home in Beverly Farms on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010.
An avid gardener, painter, and calligrapher, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she represented Massachusetts with the Mt. Vernon Ladies Association, serving as Vice Regent for 16 years and as Regent for four years. She was very happily married to the late Robert C. Seamans Jr. for 66 years.
She is survived by her five children, Katharine A. S. Padulo of Philadelphia, Robert C. Seamans III of Beverly Farms, Joseph Seamans of Pittsburgh, May S. Baldwin of Cambridge and West Tisbury, Daniel M. Seamans of Berkeley, Calif.; by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her granddaughter, Ann Katharine, predeceased her.
Well-known as a generous contributor to many non-profits, especially environmental, health, and arts organizations, she supported many local enterprises including the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, and the Beverly Farms Library, the Beverly Hospital, Harborlight Community Partners, and River House Inc. in Beverly.
ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to River House Inc., P.O. Box 3226, Beverly, MA 01915; or Harborlight Community Partners, P.O. Box 507, Beverly, MA 01915.
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Published on August 31, 2010
http://obituaries.salemnews.com/obituary/eugenia-merrill-seamans-2010-772148751
Eugenia Ayer (Merrill) Seamans
Born: March 11, 1922
Died: August 12, 2010
BEVERLY, MA — Eugenia Ayer Merrill Seamans, 88, died peacefully at her home in Beverly Farms on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010.
An avid gardener, painter, and calligrapher, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she represented Massachusetts with the Mt. Vernon Ladies Association, serving as Vice Regent for 16 years and as Regent for four years. She was very happily married to the late Robert C. Seamans Jr. for 66 years.
She is survived by her five children, Katharine A. S. Padulo of Philadelphia, Robert C. Seamans III of Beverly Farms, Joseph Seamans of Pittsburgh, May S. Baldwin of Cambridge and West Tisbury, Daniel M. Seamans of Berkeley, Calif.; by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her granddaughter, Ann Katharine, predeceased her.
Well-known as a generous contributor to many non-profits, especially environmental, health, and arts organizations, she supported many local enterprises including the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, and the Beverly Farms Library, the Beverly Hospital, Harborlight Community Partners, and River House Inc. in Beverly.
ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to River House Inc., P.O. Box 3226, Beverly, MA 01915; or Harborlight Community Partners, P.O. Box 507, Beverly, MA 01915.
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Published on August 31, 2010
http://obituaries.salemnews.com/obituary/eugenia-merrill-seamans-2010-772148751
Eugenia Ayer (Merrill) Seamans, Philanthropist, Wash DC Socialite, Family Matriarch and wife of Robert Channing Seamans, Mother of 5, Grandma of 11 and Great -Grandma of 5, Age 88.
Eugenia Ayer (Merrill) Seamans
Born: March 11, 1922
Died: August 12, 2010
BEVERLY, MA — Eugenia Ayer Merrill Seamans, 88, died peacefully at her home in Beverly Farms on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010.
An avid gardener, painter, and calligrapher, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she represented Massachusetts with the Mt. Vernon Ladies Association, serving as Vice Regent for 16 years and as Regent for four years. She was very happily married to the late Robert C. Seamans Jr. for 66 years.
She is survived by her five children, Katharine A. S. Padulo of Philadelphia, Robert C. Seamans III of Beverly Farms, Joseph Seamans of Pittsburgh, May S. Baldwin of Cambridge and West Tisbury, Daniel M. Seamans of Berkeley, Calif.; by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her granddaughter, Ann Katharine, predeceased her.
Well-known as a generous contributor to many non-profits, especially environmental, health, and arts organizations, she supported many local enterprises including the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, and the Beverly Farms Library, the Beverly Hospital, Harborlight Community Partners, and River House Inc. in Beverly.
ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to River House Inc., P.O. Box 3226, Beverly, MA 01915; or Harborlight Community Partners, P.O. Box 507, Beverly, MA 01915.
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Published on August 31, 2010
http://obituaries.salemnews.com/obituary/eugenia-merrill-seamans-2010-772148751
Eugenia Ayer (Merrill) Seamans
Born: March 11, 1922
Died: August 12, 2010
BEVERLY, MA — Eugenia Ayer Merrill Seamans, 88, died peacefully at her home in Beverly Farms on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010.
An avid gardener, painter, and calligrapher, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she represented Massachusetts with the Mt. Vernon Ladies Association, serving as Vice Regent for 16 years and as Regent for four years. She was very happily married to the late Robert C. Seamans Jr. for 66 years.
She is survived by her five children, Katharine A. S. Padulo of Philadelphia, Robert C. Seamans III of Beverly Farms, Joseph Seamans of Pittsburgh, May S. Baldwin of Cambridge and West Tisbury, Daniel M. Seamans of Berkeley, Calif.; by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her granddaughter, Ann Katharine, predeceased her.
Well-known as a generous contributor to many non-profits, especially environmental, health, and arts organizations, she supported many local enterprises including the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, and the Beverly Farms Library, the Beverly Hospital, Harborlight Community Partners, and River House Inc. in Beverly.
ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to River House Inc., P.O. Box 3226, Beverly, MA 01915; or Harborlight Community Partners, P.O. Box 507, Beverly, MA 01915.
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Published on August 31, 2010
http://obituaries.salemnews.com/obituary/eugenia-merrill-seamans-2010-772148751
