
Charles Michael Birnie Davidson
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The 77 year life of Charles Michael Birnie Davidson - "Mike" - ended August 21, 2022 in Vero Beach, Florida.
Mike was born on November 2, 1944 to Charles Davidson and Grace Gibson in Colombo, Ceylon. He earned degrees from the University of Cambridge and London Business School before building a career as a business management consultant, author, and entrepreneur. He was the first graduate of a business school outside the United States to be hired by Boston Consulting Group.
After marrying in 1969, Mike's life purpose became caring for his family, a passion he pursued with greater zeal than any other. That pursuit took him to Germany, South Africa, and Belgium before, in 1979, the self-described "American by Choice" chose United States as the place to best provide for his family. After a year in Baltimore, Maryland, he and his wife, whom he called "My Darling," raised their four children at their New Canaan, Connecticut home, where he prepared hundreds of Sunday suppers of his signature crackling, roast potatoes, and Yorkshire pudding.
Mike's work and ambition enabled him to attain his goal of family financial independence in just two decades. And so, in the early 2000s, at both his Connecticut and Florida homes, the avid reader and sports fan took occupation of "Grandpa's chair," which, except for such missions as brewing tea for his darling, family vacations, and a pint at the pub, he rarely relinquished for the rest of his life.
Mike was preceded in death by his sister Ann, who died on his fourth birthday. He is survived by his wife Carol, children Claire Carbonier (spouse Roger), Simon Davidson (spouse Kelly), Gail Davidson, and James Davidson (spouse Kathryn), grandchildren Ashley Carbonier, Jackson Carbonier, Ryan Davidson, Chase Davidson, and Harper Davidson, and brother John Davidson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 am at the Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park Street, New Canaan, Connecticut.
Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com
