

George was born in Cambridge, MA to the late William Johnson and Leaverne “Lee” (Kennedy) Breed and raised with his brother, William Johnson Breed, Jr., in Marblehead, MA. He was a graduate of Philips Academy Andover, Dartmouth College and The Wharton School.
Prior to his retirement, he worked for Hewlett-Packard Medical for much of his long career, and was proud to have created their first European field organization. He enjoyed traveling and speaking French and German, reading the New York Times cover to cover, playing tennis at Longwood Cricket Club and skiing in the Northeast and out West. He spent his last twelve years enjoying life among the mountains of Jackson Hole.
George is survived by three daughters: Heather Breed O’Neil of Needham, Elizabeth Breed Allen of Carlisle, and Amanda Breed McSweeney of Cambridge. He was the loving grandfather of four granddaughters and two grandsons. A graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, MA on Thursday, June 12 at 1 pm. Please meet at the main entrance to Pine Grove Cemetery at 12:45. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Senior Center of Jackson Hole, PO Box 4677, Jackson, WY 83001. Arrangements under the direction of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, Lynn, MA.
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