James "Jim" Gardner Seaman, 86 of Pomperaug Woods passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Peggy Ann "Pan" Ruland Seaman who passed in September 13, 2013. Mr. Seaman was born August 25, 1927 in Smithtown Long Island, NY to Ruth Genevieve Boylhart and Ellis James Seaman. He graduated from a local school in Smithtown and Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Mr. Seaman served with the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in Manilla, Philippines at the conclusion of World War II. Following military service and college, he pursued an international business career with W.R. Grace, McKinsey & Co. and Uniroyal Inc. He married Peggy Ann Ruland in 1951 and together they raised a daughter Deborah Hayes and son Robert Dudley who added three wonderful granddaughters, Genevieve, Melisande and Hannah. Following the international assignments, they moved to Middlebury, CT and later to Pomperaug Woods, Southbury, CT.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pomperaug Woods Founder's Fund, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, CT 06488.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: Church Not Applicable

Services: A private family service and burial will be held at the St. James Episcopal Church, Long Island, NY.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.