George Clemens Campbell

George Clemens Campbell, 84, of Lenox, MA and Stuart, FL passed away on Saturday August 13, 2016 at Mount Carmel Care Center in Lenox. George was born on March 16, 1932 in Greenlawn, Long Island, NY to the late George Edgar and Margaret Clemens Campbell. George is survived by his loving wife and partner of 44 years, Patricia O’Donnell. George and Patricia were married on December 30th, 1972 at Richmond, MA United Church of Christ. Their marriage vows were renewed by Father Peter Gregory on January 21, 2016 upon George and Patricia joining St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pittsfield, MA George grew up in High Falls, NY and was a graduate of Kingston, NY High School, class of 1950.George was in the United States Naval Reserve and upon the start of the Korean War George was called to active duty. He served on the Destroyer USS Borie DD-704 as an Electronic Technician with service in Korea, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and Middle East. George was awarded the Navy Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Korean Service Medal, Cold War Victory Medal. Upon his Honorable discharge from the Navy, George used his GI benefits to enroll in the Electrical Engineering course at City University (CCNY in NYC). While working part time in a New York City bank he was encouraged to transfer to Accounting and Finance. George graduated from Indiana University Graduate School of Banking at Bloomington, IN, class of 1971 George worked forty four years in the banking industry. He was Assistant Treasure of North New York Savings Bank, Comptroller and Senior Vice President of Union Federal Bank, Pittsfield, MA, Director, Executive Vice President and CFO of American Federal Savings Bank, Greenville, SC. George also obtained Charters to start two financial institutions ,Bay Federal Bank in Tampa, FL, and Bay State Bank in St. Petersburg, FL. George sold his interest in both banks and returned north to take a Senior Lending position with Rhinebeck National bank with offices throughout the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. From 1960-1979 George was active in many Berkshire County community organizations. George was past Chairman of Berkshire Development Commission, member of Richmond, MA Conservation Commission, Chairman of Richmond School Building Commission, Treasurer of Berkshire County Chapter Red Cross, Treasurer of Pittsfield Girls Club, past President of Springfield Chapter of Financial Executive Institute, Charter member of Berkshire Highlander Bagpipe Band, Chairman of Junior Achievement of Western MA. And past member of Pittsfield Kiwanis club After resigning from Union Federal Bank to take a Senior Position as CFO of American Federal Bank in Greenville , SC he was a member of The Greenville, SC Country Club, The Saint Andrews Society, a piper with the Piedmont Highlanders Pipe Band, taught finance at Clemson University as part of a “Town and Gown University Project. George and his wife Patricia, spent many enjoyable holidays at their vacation home on Fripp Island, SC. George retired from banking in 1996. He and his wife, Patricia, then living in Hurley, NY moved to a retirement community in Stuart, FL. Patricia and George spent their summer months at their home in Lenox, MA. Patricia and George moved permanently back to Lenox in May 2014 to live with son and daughter in law Al and Ann Monti. George is a life member of Lenox, MA VFW George served the VFW Post in Stuart, FL as Quartermaster, Trustee, and Piper of the Post’s Honor Guard. George was most proud of his extended family. George is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, of 44 years and his step-children Linda Mac Donald of Pittsfield, MA, Joann Campbell, of Cupertino, CA, Alfred, his wife Ann Shanahan Monti of Lenox, MA and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving is George’s brother, Edgar, of Westchester and Stone Ridge, NY and Edgar’s children Mark, Matthew, Kathleen, Susan and eleven nieces and nephews. George’s dear sister in law. Phyllis Nichols and her family, of Pittsfield, MA. Mary Adams, another sister of George’s wife, Patricia, passed away in 1975. George researched and wrote family narratives of his paternal and maternal family ancestors. Many research trips were made to Scotland, Ireland, England, New York and New England States to confirm and record his family ancestry. George is a direct 13th lineal descendant of William Brewster of the Mayflower thru the maternal side of his ancestry. George was very active in Amateur Radio, a member of Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) on the DXCC Honor Roll having contacted 344 listed countries thru out the world. He was also active as a Navy Mars Station. George’s radio call was W1GCC. George was a member of Peace Presbyterian Church in Stuart, FL having served as Elder and a member of the Finance Committee. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for George C. Campbell will be Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. inside the St. Michael the Archangel Mausoleum located in St. Joseph Cemetery with the Rev. A. Peter Gregory, pastor of St. Charles Church officiating. There will be an hour of visitation at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA, prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Renal Dialysis (FORD), care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory.

George Clemens Campbell

March 16, 1932 - August 13, 2016