Celebrating the life of
G. Bradford Palmer, Jr.
July 01, 1924 - December 10, 2011
Savannah, Georgia - George Bradford Palmer, Jr., 87, died December 10, 2011 in Savannah, Georgia. Born July 1, 1924 in Orange, New Jersey to George and Elizabeth Prizer Palmer, he was educated at the Carteret School, Princeton University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and Yale Law School. He joined the New York City law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and in 1957 became a member of the Waterbury, Connecticut firm of Carmody & Torrance, where he remained until 1995 when he became of counsel.
In 1945, Brad was deployed to Europe as a member of the 87th Infantry Division, the last infantry division to be activated in World War II. As a Private First Class and truck driver, he participated in the siege of Metz and the Battle of the Bulge.
A senior partner at Carmody & Torrance, his law practice included general business matters, trusts and estates, labor and employment and employee benefits--but his wisdom and effectiveness transcended any
particular legal discipline. To clients, to everyone at the firm and to lawyers and judges throughout the state, he was a modest, wise and effective advocate, a patient mentor, a trusted counselor, friend, and
a consummate gentleman. He was a role model with a keen interest in assisting younger lawyers. His extraordinary sense of balance, priorities and values guided his personal and professional life.
As a resident of Woodbury, Connecticut, Brad served as Chairman of the Board of Tax Review and Town Moderator and as a trustee of The Mattatuck Museum, The Connecticut Community Foundation and Waterbury
Hospital. Together with his wife, he moved to The Landings in Savannah, Georgia in 1993 where he enjoyed golf and meeting new people. In 2007 they moved to The Marshes.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Oxnard Palmer, daughters and sons-in-law, Page Palmer and Steve Butkus of Sudbury, MA and Robbie and Paul Hertneky of Hancock, NH, and two grandchildren,
Peter and Laura Butkus. He was predeceased by a third daughter, Laura Bradford Palmer.
The funeral service will be at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, December 14 at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church with Reverend John Wall
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The
Connecticut Community Foundation for the Virginia and Brad Palmer Fund, 43 Field Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 or the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411.
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To Ginny and your family, Please knoow that I am thinking of you. and send my most sincere condolences, With love, Eleanor Anderson ,
- Eleanor Anderson, WOODBURY, CT
Dear Mrs. Palmer and family: I am sorry for your loss. After meeting and working with Brad on Naugatuck Glass Company matters, I was fortunate to call him a friend and play some golf together. He will be missed by many, but remembered dearly as a terrific person. Best wishes.
- Harry Cashin, Eatonton, GA
Page, Steve, Peter and Laura- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. The memorial tribute described a gracious, warm and caring Dad and Granddad. Your cherished memories will provide comfort in times of sadness. Sincerely- The King Tunis family
- Sandra King, Sudbury, MA
Dear Mrs. Palmer and family, I was sad to read of Brad's passing.I was lucky to get to know him during his time on the Mattatuck Museum board.His wisdom and good counsel were a wonderful gift. He is missed and thought of fondly.
- sharon reilly, middlebury, CT
DEAR GINNY,PAGE,ROBBY,STEVE,PAUL,LAURA,AND PETER... I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF BRAD'S PASSING TONITE! I ALWAYS HAD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR HIM AS HE WAS SUCH A WARM, FUNNY AND WONDERFUL MAN. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT HE TOOK MY KITTY MUFFIN IN WHEN SHE WAS BOUT TO BE HOMELESS. WHEN I WOULD INQUIRE AS TO HER WELLBEING, HE WOULD SAY ' WELL, SHE IS EARNING HER KEEP!! SHE GOT A RODENT THE OTHER DAY, SO I GUESS WE WILL KEEP HER..HAHA' LOVED THAT MAN!! PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND BRAD AS WE CELEBRATE HIS LIFE! XO LINDA BURBANK
- Linda Burbank, Wilmington, NC
Dear Virginia and family: Lee and I are thinking of you and send love and sympathy. Emma Adler
- Emma M. Adler, Savannah, GA
Dear Ginny, George & I ectend our sincerest sympathy on your loss. Brad was fortunate to have such a loving, caring wife who helped make his last few years more comfortable. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Carole
- Carole & George Staimer, Savannah, GA
Ginny, Robbie and Page: I am so, so sad to hear of Brad's death. I loved him, and I know Dad and Mom did too. He was so warm and funny, smart and principled. This is such a hard time as we lose the wonderful people who enriched our lives and set examples for us. I am sorry not to be at the service; if it is possible to pass on any of the remarks, I would love to read them. Thinking of you, love, Toddy
- Toddy Turrentine, New Canaan, CT
Page, Steve, Robbie, Paul, Peter, Laura and Mrs. Palmer, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love, Larry and Beth
- Elizabeth Hurley, Ashland, MA
As a member of the 87th Div. I was saddened to hear of the 0f a fellow acorn. He did his job so we all enjoy freedom
- John Berry, Weston, FL
Page, Robbie, Ginny, Laura, Peter and Steve and Paul, My thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of an extraordinary father, grandfather, husband, father-in-law, uncle, lawyer and loyal friend and confidant to so many. I hope you all cherish the memories of your time with him. With my love, Dana
- Dana Prizer Devereux, Needham, MA
To Ginny and your family, Please knoow that I am thinking of you. and send my most sincere condolences, With love, Eleanor Anderson ,
- Eleanor Anderson, WOODBURY, CT
Dear Mrs. Palmer and family: I am sorry for your loss. After meeting and working with Brad on Naugatuck Glass Company matters, I was fortunate to call him a friend and play some golf together. He will be missed by many, but remembered dearly as a terrific person. Best wishes.
- Harry Cashin, Eatonton, GA
Page, Steve, Peter and Laura- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. The memorial tribute described a gracious, warm and caring Dad and Granddad. Your cherished memories will provide comfort in times of sadness. Sincerely- The King Tunis family
- Sandra King, Sudbury, MA
Dear Mrs. Palmer and family, I was sad to read of Brad's passing.I was lucky to get to know him during his time on the Mattatuck Museum board.His wisdom and good counsel were a wonderful gift. He is missed and thought of fondly.
- sharon reilly, middlebury, CT
DEAR GINNY,PAGE,ROBBY,STEVE,PAUL,LAURA,AND PETER... I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF BRAD'S PASSING TONITE! I ALWAYS HAD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR HIM AS HE WAS SUCH A WARM, FUNNY AND WONDERFUL MAN. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT HE TOOK MY KITTY MUFFIN IN WHEN SHE WAS BOUT TO BE HOMELESS. WHEN I WOULD INQUIRE AS TO HER WELLBEING, HE WOULD SAY ' WELL, SHE IS EARNING HER KEEP!! SHE GOT A RODENT THE OTHER DAY, SO I GUESS WE WILL KEEP HER..HAHA' LOVED THAT MAN!! PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND BRAD AS WE CELEBRATE HIS LIFE! XO LINDA BURBANK
- Linda Burbank, Wilmington, NC
Dear Virginia and family: Lee and I are thinking of you and send love and sympathy. Emma Adler
- Emma M. Adler, Savannah, GA
Dear Ginny, George & I ectend our sincerest sympathy on your loss. Brad was fortunate to have such a loving, caring wife who helped make his last few years more comfortable. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Carole
- Carole & George Staimer, Savannah, GA
Ginny, Robbie and Page: I am so, so sad to hear of Brad's death. I loved him, and I know Dad and Mom did too. He was so warm and funny, smart and principled. This is such a hard time as we lose the wonderful people who enriched our lives and set examples for us. I am sorry not to be at the service; if it is possible to pass on any of the remarks, I would love to read them. Thinking of you, love, Toddy
- Toddy Turrentine, New Canaan, CT
Page, Steve, Robbie, Paul, Peter, Laura and Mrs. Palmer, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love, Larry and Beth
- Elizabeth Hurley, Ashland, MA
As a member of the 87th Div. I was saddened to hear of the 0f a fellow acorn. He did his job so we all enjoy freedom
- John Berry, Weston, FL
Page, Robbie, Ginny, Laura, Peter and Steve and Paul, My thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of an extraordinary father, grandfather, husband, father-in-law, uncle, lawyer and loyal friend and confidant to so many. I hope you all cherish the memories of your time with him. With my love, Dana
- Dana Prizer Devereux, Needham, MA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
