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Elise Quimby
Elise Pickering Quimby of Bridgehampton died on May 3. She was 85.
Known as “Weezie,” Ms. Quimby was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, where she attended the St. Catherine’s School.
She graduated from Vassar College in 1956, after which she spent her life in New York City and Bridgehampton.
Ms. Quimby and her husband Wallace L. Quimby lived for many years in Bridgehampton, where she served as a member of the board of trustees of the Hampton Library and was instrumental in the planning and execution of the renovation of the library building.
The Elise Quimby Long Island Room at the library, which contains local history collections, was named in honor of her contributions.
Ms. Quimby also served as a long-time member of the Bridgehampton Citizen Advisory Committee.
Her children noted that “Weezie was known for her intelligence, kindness, and humor, was much beloved by her family and many friends, and will be greatly missed.”
She is survived by her son, Will Pickering and his wife Francine; daughter, Brooke Pickering-Cole; stepson Edward Quimby and his wife Debbie; stepdaughter Melanie Willowheart; granddaughter Jane; step-grandchildren Kate and Anne; and her sister Ann Brooke Mason.
Her intelligence, kindness, and humor will be greatly missed by all, her family said.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to The Hampton Library at myhamptonlibrary.org.
on May 5, 2020