Former Montserrat Professor Thorpe Feidt Passes Away at 83

Obituary published on Legacy.com by F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home on Apr. 12, 2024.

John Thorpe Feidt, Jr., of Ipswich, MA., died peacefully on April 4, 2024, at the age of 83, after a six-year battle with Vascular Dementia. His family is grateful for the care he received at Sunrise Living at Gardner Park in Peabody and Care Dimensions.

Thorpe was raised by parents John Thorpe Feidt Sr., and Margaret Culp Feidt.

He attended Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia throughout his formative years and received his Masters in Art and Art History at Pratt Institute of Art in N.Y.C. Thorpe settled on the North Shore of New England where he was a Professor at Montserrat College of Art for 37 years. He was an actor in local theater companies, an author, a mentor, and an avid lover of jazz.


He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gray-Feidt, his godson, Dr. Sascha Feinstein of Williamsburg, VA., two step-children, and five step-grandchildren.

For information about dates and venues of FADING COLORS RISING SPIRIT, a celebration of his life through his paintings and original music, please go to www.theorchestraonthehill.org. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Dementia Society of America or to The Orchestra on The Hill.

To light a memorial candle or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com.
– Arrangements entrusted to F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home

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Montserrat will be hosting a Celebration of the Life of former Montserrat professor, John Thorpe Fiedt, jr.

A reception with live jazz and refreshments will be hosted at Montserrat Gallery on June 23, 2-5 PM.

A selection of Thorpe’s paintings will be on view in the gallery on Saturday, June 22, noon-4 pm. and Sunday, June 23, noon – 5pm.