Obituary for Julian Lowell Coolidge II
Julian Lowell Coolidge, II, 89, of Simsbury, beloved husband of Gail (Becker) Coolidge, died at his home, Thursday, November 24, 2022 surrounded by family. Born August 31, 1933 in Sharon, CT to the late Archibald Cary and Susan (Jennings) Coolidge. He was a graduate of the Harvey School, the Hotchkiss School ‘52 and the US Navy Academy ‘56. Upon graduation, he served briefly at the Naval Academy, then reported to the USS Merrick. After completion of Submarine School he served on the USS Halfbeak, with subsequent tours including USS Angler, staff SUBRON 8, Guided Missile School, and USS Benjamin Franklin and staff SUBFLOT 2.
Julian left active duty in 1968, and began a career with the Travelers Insurance Company, where he remained until retiring as a Vice President in 1994. In retirement, he served on numerous committees involved with land conservation. He was a board member of the Children’s Museum, West Hartford, the Squam Lakes Association, Holderness, New Hampshire and as a member of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust Advisory Council. He was particularly active in the operation and development of the Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton.
When not in Simsbury, he loved spending time at their vacation home in New Hampshire with family and friends. Julian enjoyed playing tennis, walking his beloved dogs and fly-fishing.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by his daughter, Margaret Fry and husband Ronald of Bristol; his son, David Coolidge and wife Caroline of Simsbury; his grandchildren, Cameron Coolidge of Simsbury and Christopher Fry and wife Kimberly of Bristol; his great grandchildren, Jacoby and Hudson Fry; several nieces and nephews; his sisters, Susan Battle of North Carolina and Elizabeth Miller and husband Lewis of Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his brother, Archibald Cary Coolidge.
Julian “Mepa” will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of spending time with him. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations many be made to Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019 or to benefit The Henry C. Edgar Scholarship Fund at The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039. Please visit Julian’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com
Julian left active duty in 1968, and began a career with the Travelers Insurance Company, where he remained until retiring as a Vice President in 1994. In retirement, he served on numerous committees involved with land conservation. He was a board member of the Children’s Museum, West Hartford, the Squam Lakes Association, Holderness, New Hampshire and as a member of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust Advisory Council. He was particularly active in the operation and development of the Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton.
When not in Simsbury, he loved spending time at their vacation home in New Hampshire with family and friends. Julian enjoyed playing tennis, walking his beloved dogs and fly-fishing.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by his daughter, Margaret Fry and husband Ronald of Bristol; his son, David Coolidge and wife Caroline of Simsbury; his grandchildren, Cameron Coolidge of Simsbury and Christopher Fry and wife Kimberly of Bristol; his great grandchildren, Jacoby and Hudson Fry; several nieces and nephews; his sisters, Susan Battle of North Carolina and Elizabeth Miller and husband Lewis of Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his brother, Archibald Cary Coolidge.
Julian “Mepa” will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of spending time with him. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations many be made to Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019 or to benefit The Henry C. Edgar Scholarship Fund at The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039. Please visit Julian’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com