Guy G. Rutherfurd ’38

Guy Rutherfurd died May 27, 2012, in New York City. He was 96.

Guy was born in New York City and prepared for college at Aiken Prep School and St. Paul’s School. At Princeton, he roomed for the last three years with Charles Dick. He rowed on the varsity crew senior year, was on the boxing team junior year, and was a member of Ivy Club. He majored in art and archaeology, graduating with honors.

After graduation, he received a law degree from the University of Virginia. He practiced law with the firm of Morris & McVeigh for over 50 years, retiring as managing partner.

During World War II, Guy served as a legal liaison officer between the U.S. Navy and British Isles Courts. After the war he reviewed German naval records used in the Nuremberg trial of Adm. Doenitz.

He and his family spent most of their time between Aiken, S.C.; Allamuchy, N.J.; Fishers Island, N.Y.; and New York City.

Guy was predeceased by his wife, Georgette, and his son Morton. He is survived by his children Guy Jr. ’62, Leith, and Alexander; three nephews, Winthrop Jr. ’64, Lewis P. ’66, and James P. ’78; and niece Elizabeth Polk Rutherford ’93. The class extends sympathy to the family.