Peter G. Gragg
Posted By Direct Cremation of the Seacoast On October 24, 2017 @ 12:03 pm In | 5 Comments
Rye, NH – Peter Gordon Gragg a poet, author of short stories and plays, photographer, videoist, artist and craftsman, of Rye and former long-time resident of Arlington, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at EvoLve Senior Living in Rye.
Raised in Lexington, MA, Peter attended Belmont Hill School, Swarthmore, Harvard, and deCordova Museum art program. He served in the U.S. National Guard and taught mathematics in Sharon, MA and at Milton Academy. Later, he worked for many years at the Boston Public Library for the Boston Library Consortium and was active at the Arlington Center for the Arts. His “Roots of Arlington” video series and others can be viewed on YouTube under videos by Peter Gordon.
He is survived by his niece, Anne Gragg; his nephews, Charles I. Gragg III, Douglas Gragg, and Edwin Gragg; several great-nieces and great-nephews; dear friends, Phyllis deFano, David Byer, Ellen Bennett and Bridget Rawding and a niece and nephew-by-choice, Liz Byer and Dan Byer.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mabel Taylor; his father, Charles Insco Gragg, Sr., and his brother, Charles I. Gragg, Jr.
Peter was a friend, a talented writer and artist (as both Peter Gordon and Green Griffin), and a unique character. He will forever be remembered as “Peterish” in our hearts.
Peter was well taken care of in his final days by EvoLve Senior Living and Beacon Hospice.
A celebration of his life will be held at The Library Restaurant at 401 State Street in Portsmouth on Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 1:00-4:00. Friends and family are welcome to join us.
Condolences for the family of “Peter G. Gragg”
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Peter for all that knew him. is loving attention to our son, Eric will always be a treasure in our hearts. So glad to have known him.
I knew Peter in Maine for a few years and found him a sensitive,
gracious gentleman. It is good he is at peace, after a
life of creative production. I appreciate having a copy
of “Seeking” to read and re-read.
I wish Peter’s friends and family peace, energy, and curiosity,
in memory of the seeker.
Phyllis Watson sends her condolences. She reminded me of the interesting paintings Peter produced and that Phyllis was in awe of, casually scattered around his house and apartment.
Condolences to the related of Peter. My father, Charles A. Wagner, and Peter were long time on-again, off-again friends in Arlington. They were the eloquent, odd over-educated, under producing gentlemen, from one perspective. From another, each was doing what he wanted, or could tolerate, to do.
Carl Wagner
Arlington
I’ve known Peter since 1953, when he and I were undergraduates at Swarthmore. We were roommates for a while, and I got a good understanding and appreciation of his unique serious and playful nature. He was best man at our wedding in 1964, and we kept in touch over the years by mail/email, and at Swarthmore reunions.
I admire what Peter created over the years, and I confess I could never quite figure out what he “did for a living”, but I thought it rude to ask. At one point, he told me he was planning to sweep iron filings professionally, and maybe that’s what he did, but I have a feeling he didn’t, at least not professionally.
After all, I haven’t quite decided what I will be when I grow up either.
A delightfully whimsical friend; we will miss his warmth and humor for sure.
David
Columbus OH
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I never knew Peter, but someone that I love and respect loved and respected Peter immeasurably and that is enough for me to understand that his illness and passing was a great loss for all of us.