Obituary of Sears Wilson Ingraham

Sears Wilson Ingraham, a 50 year resident of Darien, died suddenly Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Born March 11, 1927 in Providence, RI, he was the son of Earle and Eunice Ingraham. He graduated in 1945 from Moses Brown School in Providence and then served in the USNR during WW II. He graduated from Brown University class of 1950, retired from the USNR shortly thereafter as a Lieutenant J.G. He worked for Colgate Palmolive for 12 years, living with his family in England and Jamaica for six years, returning to the United States and Darien to become Colgates Export Sales Manager. He was subsequently with Noxell Corporation for 27 years in charge of their International operations, before retiring in 1990 as Executive Vice President and a Corporate Director. He was a competitive Clay Bird shooter, a member of Wee Burn Country Club, Woodway Gun Club, Norwalk Yacht Club, Naples Yacht Club (FL) and Treasurer at the Camp Fire Club of America for 6 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Laura King Ingraham; son Robert S. Ingraham of Stamford, CT; daughters, Laura Justinius of Naples, FL and Taylor Tait of Montreal, Canada. Much loved grandfather to R. Taylor, David, and William Ingraham; and Rory, James, and Charlie Tait. A Memorial Service will be held at Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Road, Darien on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM. The Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, Darien is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Camp Fire Conservation Fund, Campfire Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820