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Peter Weston

Profile Updated: May 14, 2020
Residing In:
Westfield, MA USA
Spouse/Partner:
Ruth E. (Batson) Weston (deceased)
Children:(Name, age, education. If applies NMH and year)
Matthew D. Weston, born 1980. Syracuse '02. UCONN (MBA).
Mary E. Weston, Born 1983. Northeastern More…U. '06.
Career:
Commercial Banking
Military Service:
Navy  
Nickname:

Pete

Grandchildren (Name and NMH year if applicable.):

Violet Rose Weston, born August 2017.

What Was your Hometown While You Were At Northfield Or Mt Hermon?

Brimfield, MA

Number of years you attended Northfield or Mount Hermon?

2 years

Dorms in which you lived:

Crossley (North) and Overton

Most memorable N/MH experience/s: could be "feasting" on Saturday nights after lights out and/or sneaking out of the dorm or something like the thunder and lightning at Christmas Vespers or a significant athletic triumph. What do you remember that brings a big smile to your face?:

Singing in the choir, glee club and "A Capella" choir was a joy and something I still miss. Saturday night dates and dances were always something to look forward to. Post graduation visits with the Donovans. Giving Nat King Cole and his family directions to Natalie's dorm when they first arrived at Northfield. Parties that Rudy Weber used to give in his apartment on the fourth floor of N. Crossley. This was after graduation, but I was visiting campus and watching the Deerfield game the day Silliman burned to the ground. Saw the whole thing.

Any secrets or stories you can finally divulge?

I'm sworn to secrecy, though I'll never forget the night my roommate Doug Ricard and I woke up to find out that dozens of alarm clocks had been stashed in our room and set to go off at different intervals. Charlie Edwards was my roommate senior year. Charlie was the hall monitor on the third floor of Overton. There was never a dull moment sharing a room with Charlie. The JFK assassination was particularly memorable because Charlie was from Hyannis and knew the Kennedy family.

What do you remember about your dummy / work jobs... that you want to share?

Working for Mr. Skib in West Hall kitchen junior year and working in Dean Burdick's Office senior year (with Frank Shorter).

Which faculty / staff members and coaches do you remember with respect and affection and why?

Tom Donovan and Rudy Weber were the best teachers I had because they kept my attention and taught me a lot. Mr. Raymond was a wonderful choir leader and conductor.

Think about the highlights of your life since you left the hallowed halls of Northfield/Mount Hermon…tell us about yourself. Please write as much as you wish:

- Dartmouth College, '68. Majored in English with minor in Naval Science (NROTC). Former class treasurer, class secretary, class executive committee. Dartmouth Outing Club, Sailing Club, Alpha Theta Fraternity.
- MBA, Western New England College, '78.
- American Bankers Association National Graduate Trust School, Northwestern University, - '82.
- Three years active duty aboard a Destroyer. Two tours to Southeast Asian waters (WESTPAC). Continued in Naval Reserves for 21 more years retiring in 1992 with grade of Captain (O-6).
- 45 year career in banking specializing in Trusts & Estates, Endowments, Foundations and Planned Giving vehicles. Currently a senior relationship manager in Philanthropic Solutions Group at US Trust, Bank of America. Retired in 2017.
- Married to Ruth E. (Batson) Weston for 39 years. Lost Ruth to colon cancer in 2012.
- I enjoy reading, walking, fly-fishing and bicycling.
- Sister, Marcia (Weston) Haas was Class of '66 at Northfield.
- Biggest highlight was my marriage and the birth of my children and watching them grow to adulthood.
- Had a part in the feasibility study and planning that eventually led to the creation of the Community Foundation of W. Mass.
- Retired from Bank of America, U.S. Trust May 2017.
- Director of the Beveridge Family Foundation since 2006. The Foundation was founded by Frank Stanley Beveridge after whom Beveridge Hall is named!
- Director of Stanley Park, Westfield. Also founded by Frank Stanley Beveridge.
- Volunteer grant reviewer for the Community Foundation of W. Mass.
- Corporator, Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, MA.
- Member, Wantastiquet Trout Club, Weston, VT (former president, board member, chair of various committees).
- Roommates at NHM: 62-63: Doug Ricard; 63-64: Charlie Edwards.

(FOR EXTRA POINTS) : Tell us how the friends/education/lifestyle/traditions of the Northfield Schools impacted your life in 1964 and through the last several decades:

The school taught me the importance of study, discipline and belief.

Where Have You Lived the Past 45 Years??

Westfield, MA.

Your Education after N/MH undergraduate Degree (where, when) Any Graduate/Professional Degrees: where, when, what):

Dartmouth College (English with minor in Naval Science).
Western New England College - MBA
American Bankers Association National Graduate Trust School, Northwestern University (Master's-level certificate with distinction).
Also completed the curriculum for certified financial planning, Boston University.

Additional recognition you may have received. Any Honorary Degrees or Awards? Any Certification, License, Ordination? Any Athletic Achievements? Any Military Honors? Any Artistic Works? Any Publications?

Navy Achievement Medal and Navy Commendation Medal.
Trust School thesis selected for publication.

Our 50th Reunion will take place Thursday - Sunday, June 5 - 8, 2014. We hope you will attend. Please answer from the heart.

Talk me into it!

As part of our 50th Reunion we will be printing a yearbook, using everyone's responses to the above questions. To help determine the appropriate quantity to print, we need to know now if you expect to purchase a copy ( approx. cost with mailing $40)

Not Sure

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Hi Tom, what a career! Where and when did you serve in the Navy?

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Hi Dick,

I highly recommend retirement. Retired from BAC three years ago. If you ever land at Barnes A/P in Westfield (MA), look me up. Regards, Pete

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