Peter Campion Bransfield Sr.

Peter Campion Bransfield, 80, of Portland and Westbrook, CT son of Joseph and Marguerite Bransfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8th, surrounded by his wife and children following a brief illness.

Peter was born and raised in Portland, CT where he met his loving wife of 53 years Harriet Hughes Bransfield. Upon graduation from Portland High School, where he played three sports, he attended Providence College, on an ROTC scholarship. After graduating with a degree in Finance, Peter served honorably in the US Army Corps of Engineers, stationed in France. He later received his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Hartford.

Peter worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for 35 years where he specialized in finance and international programs including a three year assignment to Brussels, Belgium. He retired in 1993 and enjoyed reading, travelling with friends, woodworking, golf, sailing and watching UCONN Husky basketball. Most importantly, Peter was devoted to his family and most enjoyed being with Harriet and watching his legacy grow through his children and grandchildren.

Peter was the proud father of five children and their spouses, Catherine and Richard Lawlor of Amherst, MA, Peter and Mary Bransfield of Hopkinton, MA, Mimi and John Cahill of Sudbury, MA, Paul and Adrienne Bransfield of Westbrook, CT, and Jim and Amy Bransfield of Old Saybrook CT. His pride and joy were his fourteen grandchildren; Michael, Patrick, Peter, Matthew, Molly, Kate, Meg, Joey, Andrew, Jack, Emma, Quinn, Alex and Evan. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his sister Marie Gole of Meudon, France, his brother Joseph of Portland, CT and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother John of Portland, CT and his grandson Joey of Amherst, MA.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 14th at 11:00 in the morning at St John’s Catholic Church in Old Saybrook, CT. Visitation will be held on the morning of the funeral from 9 to 10:30 am at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, CT. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Naples Community Hospital for their extraordinary care and support in Peter’s final days. Donations can be made in Peter’s name to the American Red Cross.