Memorials

GORDON P. RAMSEY

January 8, 1939 - April 21, 2023

Gordon P. Ramsey, age 84, of Chattahoochee Hills, formerly of Wellesley, Millis, and Gloucester, Massachusetts passed peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, with the love and support of his family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Linda Lanier Ramsey; his children Laura C. Ramsey (Edmund Bathelt) of Northbrook, IL and Nokomis, FL; Thomas M. Ramsey (Rowena Saura) of Vienna, VA; John H. Ramsey II (Sue) of Natick, MA; F. Parker Ramsey (Faithe) of Long Beach, NY; Gardner Powell of Tucson, AZ; Jennifer Powell of Chattahoochee Hills, GA; Susanna Powell of Chattahoochee Hills, GA and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and John David Powell of Essex Junction, VT. He took great pride in being "Pop" to 14 grandchildren: Justin, Eden, Evan (Sarah), Gareth, Jack, Charlie, Anabel, Rebecca, James (Riyong), Claudia (Dylan), Jasmine, Piare, Noah, Will, and honorary granddaughter, Leslie (Juan).

Gordon was brother to the late James Verner Ramsey and Richard Duff Ramsey and is survived by brothers Philip Ramsey of Cocoa Beach, FL and Bruce C. Ramsey of Hamilton, MA, as well as by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents J. Haller Ramsey and Lorna Critchley Ramsey.

Barry Anbinder

June 18, 2023

Mr. Barry Anbinder, of the Serenbe Community in Chattahoochee Hills, passed away on June 18, 2023. No obituary was available at the time of this writing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Adrienne Anbinder, two daughters and grandchildren.

A graduate of Wellesley High School (1957), Trinity College (1961), and Boston University School of Law (1964), he enjoyed class reunions and lifelong friendships with classmates.

Gordon practiced law at several firms before starting his own firm which eventually became Ramsey & Murray, PC in Boston. He specialized in labor relations and served as chief outside counsel for the National Agency of Government Employees (NAGE). While raising his family in Wellesley, he volunteered as a youth basketball coach and president of Wellesley Friendly Aid, a non-profit supporting the needs of the community.

He and Linda partnered to raise Thoroughbred racehorses in Massachusetts and at their former home, Chabboquasset Farm, in Palmetto, GA. During the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, they hosted equestrian teams from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. He was the first executive director of the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association and a key lobbyist in securing legislation to fund the breeders' program. After retiring from law, Gordon founded Three Coins Furniture, a patio furniture wholesaler in Newnan, GA.

Gordon was active with several charitable organizations. Recently, he was involved at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newnan volunteering with Kairos Prison Ministry and meeting with friends as part of the Men’s Breakfast Group.

Barry was known locally with doing readers theatre both in Serenbe and in the City. He guided people in acting in "Appomattox," "The Ghosts of Chatt Hills" to name a few, and many at Serenbe. Barry was a founding member of the Bridge Group, Let's Talk, and he also was a vital part of Interfaith at Serenbe.

A celebration of his life was held at Jordan’s Ridge on June 21, 2023, with many friends and family in attendance.

Donations in his name can be made to Community Brickworks: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=CTeRzeAeDXIF42gF0xcQJLFgYlew-MMq1bGsVFDHIsh98U285JkfbtQWPpCPTE3jPl7GOiIgidjjjlLT, or the Chatt Hills Artist Co-op: https://donorbox.org/chatthillsartistco-op