Clayton Maurice Sheedy ’51

Clayt died Nov. 14, 2000, from complications from surgery the previous May. At Princeton he majored in history, was a member of Tiger Inn, a manager of the Student Banner Agency, and was on the lacrosse team.

Clayt joined the Marines after graduation and was commissioned second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve. He became a battalion executive officer for the Navy Sixth Fleet Marine Force with a tour of duty in the Mediterranean. He left the service with the rank of captain.

His career was in investments, first with Natl. City Bank in NYC, then with Dean Witter & Co. in San Francisco. He ended his career as vice president with Capital Group Corp. in LA. He retired to Laguna Beach, then moved to Larkspur, Calif., in Mar. 2000 to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

Clayt was a devoted lover of history, a scrupulous scholar of the Civil War, and an obdurate yet resigned Red Sox fan. He had three loves in his life: his children and grandchildren, Princeton, and the Marine Corps.

Clayt is survived by his sons, Michael, Hank, Chris, and Kevin, and by daughters Joanne, Trina, Laurie, Meghan, and Deidre. The class sends its deep condolences.

The Class of 1951