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Henry Tilford ‘Tim’ Mortimer Jr.
Henry Tilford Mortimer Jr. of Southampton, affectionately known as “Tim,” died on January 16, following a long illness due to complications from emphysema. He was 82.
Born on August 12, 1942, in New York City, he was the son of Henry Tilford Mortimer and Elise Urquhart Duggan.
His early education included the Buckley School in New York before attending Institut Le Rosey in Rolle in Switzerland. He later returned to the U.S., where he graduated from St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire. He earned a B.A. in economics from Harvard University and served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army before completing his M.B.A. at Harvard.
He built a distinguished career in finance, beginning at Eastman Dillon, where he rose to managing director and led the firm’s Paris office. He later joined E.F. Hutton as a managing director in corporate finance and subsequently moved to Financial Security Assurance (FSA). At FSA, he managed the company’s London office, before returning to the U.S., where he continued his work until retirement.
Known for his erudition, good humor, and impeccable manners, he made lasting friendships across the globe. An avid boater, he first delighted in racing offshore with his boat “Beep Beep” and later enjoyed more leisurely outings aboard his speedboat “Woof Woof.”
He also loved games, from tennis and croquet to backgammon, Scrabble, and jigsaw puzzles.
He was a longtime member of The Meadow Club and the Bathing Corporation.
Gardening and home projects brought him quiet joy in his later years.
He and his wife, Susan, shared a passion for travel, revisiting London and Paris and exploring Scotland and Marrakech.
He cherished time with his family, especially summers in Southampton and holidays together.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan (Lewis) Mortimer; his children, Henry T. Mortimer III of Nashville and Caroline Bareau (Oliver) of Singapore; stepchildren Richard Bierbaum (Laura) of New Canaan, Connecticut, and Caroline LeFrak (James) of Miami; granddaughters Charlotte and Anna Bareau; and step-grandchildren Ivan, Russ, Sam and Polly LeFrak and Brayden and Anderson Bierbaum.
A memorial service will be held in Southampton in June.
Staff Writer on Jan 24, 2025