Grigsby C. Peabody, 84, of Vero Beach, Florida, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at his residence.

He was born December 16, 1925 in Boston, Mass. After graduating from Noble & Greenough School (1943) and Harvard University (1948), he worked the following twenty years with foreign operations for the sale of textile chemicals and colors, in New York and New Jersey. He moved back to Massachusetts in 1966 and worked as a Real Estate Appraiser for James D. Henderson & Sons, Boston, MA.

In 1970 he moved to St. Croix where he continued to work as a Real Estate Appraiser and consultant. In 1979 he relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL where he worked as Sales Representative with Yachts LTD (A Cheoy Lee Dealer) with retail sales of high quality import power and sailboats, Scandvik and Hallberg Rassy Yachts and marine hardware. He was also responsible for purchasing and coordinating shipments of material for building and repair of yachts with Cheoy Lee Shipyards.

Mr. Peabody retired and moved to Vero Beach in 1999.

Mr. Peabody was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, active in the Democratic Party of Vero Beach, member of Vero Beach Marine Commission, The Corinthians, Harvard Club of Vero Beach, Audubon Society and McKee Botanical Gardens of Vero Beach. He was active in human and children’s rights.

He is survived by wife, Sandris A. Silverorn-Peabody of Vero Beach; seven children and step-children; fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Peabody is predeceased by his brother, Frank Peabody.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10 am, Friday, August 6, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Donations may be made to Smile Train Charity, 41 Madison Avenue 28th Floor, New York, NY, 10010, in memory of Mr. Grigsby C. Peabody.

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From: Elsie Visel Relationship: friend from the Democratic Party I have known and worked with Grig over a 10 year period. He will be sorely missed by our community. Pllease let us know the date and time of the memorial service. Sent on July 28, 2010 From: Sarah Tippet Ruwe Relationship: American Red Cross On behalf of the North Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross I extend my condolences on the death of Mr. Peabody. May your family and memories help ease your sorrow. Sarah Tippet Ruwe, Chief Executive Officer Sent on July 29, 2010 From: Mark & Marilyn Rhodes Relationship: Business Associates To the Peabody Family: Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Grig was always a pleasure to work with and the ultimate gentleman. He will sorely missed. Mark & Marilyn Rhodes Sent on August 2, 2010 From: Carol Wilson Relationship: girlfriend I'll miss you, dear. So until we meet again I send you all my love, now and forever -- Carol Sent on August 9, 2010