The Rev. Dr. George J.W. Pennington

The Rev. Dr. George J.W. Pennington, 86, died January 10, 2012. A. native of Salem, MA, he held BA, STM, MA and DD degrees from Tufts University. He served churches in Wakefield, Norwell and Arlington, MA; Concord, NH; Springfield, MA and Montclair, NJ. After retiring he continued as a pastoral counselor with UU Counseling and Educational Service of NJ Area Council. He was a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in West Orange, NJ and White Plains, NY. He was active in the civil rights and peace movements. He served on the board of directors of the Council on Aging in Longmeadow, MA. He volunteered to nurture babies at Baystate Medical Center. He was predeceased by his wife, the Rev. Shannon Bernard, and his brother, Donald. He is survived by his life partner, Marjorie Morgan; a son, Scot and daughter-in-law, Joyce; a son Bruce; a daughter, Joy, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.