Peter R. Ransom ’47

Husband of Anne Winship Ransom ’47, predeceased by brother Jack ’42
 
Peter R Ransom, 85, of Little Compton, RI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
 
Born in Albany, NY to Julius C. and Virginia H. Ransom, he is survived by his wife of 63 years Anne Winship Ransom ’47, his four children Peter R. Ransom Jr., Hilary H. Ransom, Charles W. Ransom and Virginia C. Heraghty and his four grandchildren Gabriel K. Ransom, Anne S. Ransom, Julia C. Ransom and Elizabeth W. Ransom.
 
Mr. Ransom spent his early years in New Canaan, CT and attended the New Canaan Country School. He was a 1950 graduate of Pomfret School and he attended Princeton University. He served in the US Navy as a pilot during the Korean War. He later became a pilot for Mohawk Airlines ending his flying career with U.S. Air. He retired from the airlines to run Ranhouse Corporation which offered financial planning and tax preparation in Little Compton, RI.
 
Mr. Ransom was previously a member of Sakonnet Golf Club and Laurel Brook. He was a life-long enthusiast of sports and played hockey and football in school, coached Little League Baseball and Hockey and was an avid NY Giants Fan. He had many interests including golf, sailing, ham radio, fishing, skeet shooting, electronics and wood working.
Back
New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.