Christopher Morgan Brookfield ’58

Chris died June 15, 2018, of a heart attack in Charlottesville, Va. He was 82.

He came to Princeton from St. Paul’s, where he participated in student government, debated, wrote for the literary magazine, and went to Henley with the St. Paul crew.

At Princeton he rowed for four years, sang in the Freshman Glee Club and University Choir, was a member of Ivy Club, and majored in religion. He roomed with Phil Smith, Paul Hicks, Guy Pope, Harry Rulon-Miller, Al Rodgers, Art Allen, Jock Brooks, Brad Foss, and George Bischof.

He served as a first lieutenant in the Army from 1958 to 1961. Chris earned a master’s degree in philosophy from Columbia University in 1963 and a bachelor of divinity degree in theology from Union Theological Seminary in 1968. He taught philosophy and religion and served as chairman of the religion department at Phillips Exeter Academy from 1963 to 1975. Chris became dean of the church schools in the Diocese of Virginia in 1975 and was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1981.

Throughout his life, Chris inspired students, parishioners, and friends with his powerful intellect and distinctive insights.

Chris is survived by his wife, Lynne Robinson Brookfield; children Nora ’87 and Christopher; and six grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them all.