Frederick Bonsal Seggerman ’43

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Bonny died May 14, 2015, at home in Haddam, Conn., with his wife of 30 years, Isabelle, by his side.

He prepared at the Pomfret School, where he was on the squash and tennis teams. Upon graduation, Bonny entered the Army and served in the intelligence corps.

His business career involved the founding of Bonsal Seggerman & Co., an international wine importer, and then Frederick B. Seggerman Selections, known for fine wine and spirits. Bonny was also the inspiration for Bonsal-Douglas Antiques in Essex, Conn.

In addition to Isabelle, Bonny is survived by their children, Mary, Tim, Leigh, Julia Sage, and Eric; stepdaughter Isabelle O’Hara; sister Eleanor Campbell; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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