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Arthur Wellington Anderson, 83, from Greensburg,
Pennsylvania, on December 5, 2007. Attended from 1946 until 1948. He
graduated from Pierce College in California and was employed as a supervisor
of production control for Litton Industries in Utah. He enjoyed recreational
vehicles, owning travel trailers and a motor home. He was a member of the
National Campers and Hikers Association, the Coachman Capers, and the Good
Sam Club. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, two children, and four
grandchildren.
George William Barnes, 80, from Harpswell,
Maine, on April 25, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering. He was employed as a
civil engineer with Wright-Pierce in Topsham and had also worked as a
lobsterman and boat builder. He was a member of the Grange of Harpswell and
enjoyed hunting, catch-and-release fly fishing, and was a master fly rod
builder. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, three children, and four
grandchildren.
Frank Homer Bennet, 80, of Ocala, Florida, died
on September 30, 2007, from cancer. B.A. in psychology and a member of the
honor society Sigma Mu Sigma and the Order of the Temple. Although he
graduated in 1951 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1950. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1945 until 1946. In the
early 1950s he owned and operated Bennet’s Poultry Farm in Lubec and later
was a field representative for Getty Oil. He was a member of the Washington
Lodge, Anah Shrine, and the United Congregational Church of Ocala. He is
survived by his wife of 59 years, two children, five grandchildren, and
several great-grandchildren.
Louis Oliver Bernard, 79, from New Port Richey,
Florida, on October 14, 2004. B.S. in education and M.Ed. in 1954. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps. He was a language
arts teacher for 30 years at Plant Junior High School in West Hartford,
Connecticut. He is survived by five siblings.
Roland “Bout” Wallace Boutin, 82, from Portland,
Maine, on May 1, 2008. B.A. in economics. He was a veteran of World War II
serving in the Air Force from 1944 until 1945 as an aerial gunner. Although
he graduated in 1951 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1950. After
graduation he was employed as a salesman with Globe Vacuum Stores, and later
with Pepperell Manufacturing Company in the personnel office. He spent most
of his career with Commercial Union Insurance as the regional claims manager
in Portland and later with their office in Florida. He was an active member
of the Scarborough community serving as president of the Rotary Club and the
Heritage Acres Recreation Association. He enjoyed the Red Sox and skiing and
was on the ski patrol. He is survived by his son James ’78, and three
step-sons.
Henry Edgar Butters II, 84, from Wildersville,
Tennessee, on July 15, 2008. B.S. in animal science and a member of the
honor societies Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Army from 1944 until 1946 and participated in the Battle
of the Bulge. He received his master’s degree in poultry nutrition from
Purdue University in 1951 and was employed with Allied Mills, research
division, in Illinois, the Norwich Pharmaceutical Company in New York, and
in retirement worked for the Jackson Sun Newspaper in Tennessee. He
is survived by his wife, three children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and sister Muriel Butters Micue ’44.
Allison Graham Catheron II, 84, from Franklin,
Maine, on June 15, 2008. B.S. in forestry and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon
fraternity, Rifle Team, Forestry Club, Maine Outing Club, ROTC, and Campus
Development Committee. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army
Air Force Auxiliary from 1943 until 1945. He served with the 17th
anti-submarine squadron. After graduation he was employed as an assistant
manager at Dartmouth College’s Moosilauke Ravine Resort, was employed with
Wagner Woodlands as a forester, and also taught science at Franconia
College. He was inspired by a journal written by an ancestor in 1793 and
kept a daily journal for over 50 years. He enjoyed ice fishing, competitive
shooting with rifle, pistols, shotguns, and muzzle loaders; gardening,
working his 50-acre tree farm, and rock hounding. He was a member of the
Soil Conservation Service, National Rifle Association, and the Franklin
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, one son, three
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Charles “Cookie” Theophilus Cook, 82, from
Bradenton, Florida, on January 4, 2005. B.S. in agronomy and a member of
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Agriculture Club, and played varsity football
his sophomore year. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Air
Force as a bomber pilot and flew combat missions in the European Theater. He
also served in Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a colonel. He was chairman of
the Indiana Republican finance committee, a member of the Columbia Club, and
helped raise funds for the Indianapolis Art Museum. He is survived by his
wife of 60 years, four children, four grandchildren, and one
great-granddaughter.
Eben Grass Currie, 58, from Houlton, Maine, on
December 20, 1985. Attended from 1946 until 1947. He was a veteran of World
War II serving in the Navy from 1944 until 1946. He graduated from Ricker
College in 1951 and was called back to active duty in 1951. He was employed
as an inspector with Metropolitan Life Insurance.
Arnold “Bob” George Golding, 77, from Rutland,
Vermont, on January 1, 2001. B.S. in forestry, B.S. in wildlife conservation
in 1951, and a member of the honor society Xi Sigma Pi. He was a veteran of
World War II serving in the Army Air Force from 1943 until 1946. After
graduation he was employed with the U.S. Forest Service in the Willamette
National Forest. He was a member of the Rutland American Legion and a
lifetime member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife and two step-sons.
Herman “Bud” Edward Kendall, 86, from Moscow,
Idaho, on July 25, 2006. B.S. in civil engineering and a member of Tau Kappa
Epsilon fraternity, American Society of Civil Engineers, and the intramural
athletic association. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army
Air Corps. He also served in Korea and was an advisor during the Vietnam War
retiring as a major. He was employed for many years with Metcalf and Eddy
Engineering in Boston and was internationally recognized for his work on
highways and water and sewage works. He designed the guard rail system used
in Maine, managed a water supply rebuilding project in Thailand, and worked
on a project to improve and safeguard fresh water supplies in Saudi Arabia.
While working in Thailand he realized the people were being poisoned by lead
piping and gained financing and volunteer engineers to replace the pipes. He
was a field coordinator with Feed America and was an advocate for veterans.
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Leo Lawrence Koran, 60, from San Diego,
California, on September 24, 1984. B.A. in business administration. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He obtained his master’s degree
in social work in 1961 from the University of Michigan and was employed as a
conciliation court counselor with the San Diego County superior court.
Robert “Bob” John Leiper, 83, from Attleboro,
Massachusetts, on June 24, 2008. B.A. in business administration and a
member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, played football, baseball and intramural
sports all four years. He began at UMaine in 1942 and attended until 1943
when he was called to active duty. He was a veteran of World War II serving
in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He served with the Dive Bombing Squadron
87 during carrier battles in the Central Pacific and the Japanese islands
and was awarded numerous medals. He began employment with L.G. Balfour as a
supervisor and became vice president of sales. He enjoyed music and was an
avid sports fan. He is survived by two children and six grandchildren.
Reginald “Reggie” George Lord, 82, from
Anchorage, Alaska, on July 7, 2008. B.S. in physical education and a member
of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Maine Outing Club, “M” Club, Maine Christian
Association, and Intramural Council. He ran track and played football all
four years, and played basketball and baseball for two years. He earned
All-American status as a running back for the Black Bears. He was a veteran
of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1943 until 1946. He
received his M.A. degree in 1957 from Colorado State College of Education.
He coached and taught in Nebraska, Washington, and Alaska. While at
Anchorage Central High School he coached football, basketball, track, and
hockey, and taught math. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and his Alaska home.
He is survived by two children and two grandchildren.
Francis Edward Pickett, 80, from Westbrook,
Maine, on July 11, 2008. M.Ed. in 1961. He attended from 1946 until 1948 and
finished his B.S. degree in 1951 graduating from Gorham State Teachers
College. He wished to affiliate with both the Class of 1950 and the Class of
1961. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving from 1951 until 1953 and
was stationed in Germany with the Civil Intelligence Corps. He enjoyed music
and all things with motors and had built a helicopter. He is survived by his
wife, two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Edwin Frank Poynter Jr., 85, from Alton Bay, New
Hampshire, on September 27, 2007. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a
member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving
in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. After the war he was employed with the
Boston Naval Shipyard as an engineering draftsman and received his master’s
degree from Northeastern University in 1956. He then began employment with
General Electric as a manufacturing engineer manager where he remained until
his retirement in 1984.
Elbert Marshall Prince, 87, from Portland,
Maine, on June 7, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering and a member of the Maine
Christian Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers. After
graduating from high school he attended Husson College for a year and began
employment with the U.S. Corps of Engineers conducting airport surveys
throughout New England. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army
from 1942 until 1946, deployed in the South Pacific and Okinawa. After
obtaining his civil engineering degree he was employed for five years in
public management and then began employment with Bancroft & Martin in South
Portland. He retired as sales manager and assistant vice president. He then
formed EMP Sales, representing national firms. His company was purchased 20
years later and at that time he started The May Corporation which he ran
until his death. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and enjoyed travels to
Alaska and South America. He was a 35-year member of the Rotary Club, and
was a member of Saint Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church in Falmouth. He is
survived by his wife of 30 years, two children, three step-children, 16
grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Robert “Rufus” Rufus Rendall, 79, from Rockport,
Massachusetts, on July 20, 2008. B.S. in forestry and a member of Phi Mu
Delta fraternity, Men’s Student Senate, Maine Christian Association,
Forestry Club, and Glee Club. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1951
until 1953. He had a 50-year career buying and selling building materials.
After eight years with the Masonite Corporation he began employment with
Gilfoy Distribution Company, retiring in 2000. He was past president of the
Fraternal Order of Lumber Dealers. He enjoyed Maine and Maine humor and
could be seen in the North Shore with the license plate MAINE1. He is
survived by his wife of 57 years, four children and seven grandchildren.
Furber “Bob” Stimpson Roberts, 87, from Volcan,
Chririqui, Panama, on April 3, 2008. B.S. in entomology and a member of
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Maine Christian Association, Maine Outing Club,
and the honor society Alpha Zeta. He was a veteran of World War II serving
in the Army from 1942 until 1946 and participated in the invasion of
Normandy. After the war he was employed as an entomologist with the United
Fruit Company and later became an assistant manager. After retirement in
1975 he purchased a coffee farm in Panama which he operated until 2005. He
enjoyed travel and reading. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Florence
Sawyer Roberts ’47, two children including Jonathan ’77, four grandchildren,
and one great-grandson.
Carleton Roy Storer, 83, from Scarborough,
Maine, on June 26, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering and a member of the
American Society of Civil Engineers. He was a veteran of World War II
serving in the “Silent Service.” He was employed as an engineer for the
state of Maine. He is survived by four children including Wesley ’69 and
nine grandchildren.
Samuel Horace Timberlake, 89, from South Paris,
Maine, on April 21, 2008. B.S. in forestry. He was a veteran of World War II
serving in the Army Air Force from 1943 until 1945. In 1960 he received an
associate’s degree from Lowell Institute of Technology and was employed as a
plant manager at Stowell Silk Spool Company. He later owned and operated S.
Timberlake Company, a furniture-making business reproducing Shaker
furniture. He was active in many local organizations including the Maine
Republican Party, Oxford County Extension Service, and was cofounder of the
Western Maine Industrial Management Club. He served the town of Bethel for
many years as selectman, budget committee member, and code enforcement
office. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, Shrine, Bethel Historical
Society, and the West Parish Congregational Church. He enjoyed camping,
golf, baseball, hunting, landscape painting, traveling, and fishing. He is
survived by his wife of 60 years Natalie Harding Timberlake ’70, ’75G, ’81
C.A.S., one son, two step-grandsons, and one granddaughter.
Marjorie Alice Stromberg Walsh, 81, from West
Gardiner, Maine, on June 11, 2008. Attended from 1946 until 1948. She owned
and operated Daystar Plant Nursery for 20 years. She is survived by one son,
one grandson, and one great-granddaughter.
Scott Minot Webster, 85, from Redding,
California, on May 25, 2008. B.A. in psychology and a member of Sigma Nu
fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps.
He was employed with North American Rockwell and other aircraft industries.
He enjoyed jazz and played piano in the Goose Island Jazz Band. He is
survived by his wife, two children, one step-daughter, and eight
grandchildren.
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Lyndon Norman Conary, 58, from Rockport, Maine,
on March 18, 1986. Attended in 1947.
Earl Robert Estes, 78, from Corinth, Maine, on
May 15, 2008. B.S. in agricultural business management and a member of Alpha
Gamma Rho fraternity, 4-H Club, Agricultural Club, and the Maine Christian
Association. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving from 1951 until 1953
with the Army’s 517th Medical Company. He owned Aroostook
Produce, a brokerage business in Houlton, retiring in 2001. In 2004 he
received the Maine Potato Board’s President’s Award for his long-standing
support of the potato industry. He is survived by his wife, five children
including Michael ’83, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and brother
George ’58, ’60G.
Margaret “Peggy” Ruth Hobbs Gordon, 78, from
Houlton, Maine, on April 14, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1949. She
obtained a B.A. in health and family life education from Ricker College in
1978. She was a full-time homemaker raising six children and was grandmother
to 15. She enjoyed square dancing, “taking care of new babies,” traveling,
and playing bridge. She was a 52-year member of the American Association of
University Women and was involved with the SAD 29 school board. She is
survived by six children including Patrick ’92 and David ’76, one
step-child, 15 grandchildren, two grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren.
Kenneth Johnson, 85, from Largo, Florida, on
April 12, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1948. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Navy. He received his B.S. in education in 1952 and his
M.S. in 1966, both from Gorham State Teachers College. He began his teaching
career in North Berwick and Sanford and also coached. He worked for
Community Action before returning to education as a librarian. He was
involved in grant writing for the Sanford Title 1 project and often worked
evenings and weekends at Saul Shalit Pharmacy’s soda fountain. He enjoyed
square dancing and reading. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, four
children, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
Gloria Helen Taylor Latno, 78, from Waterville,
Maine, on May 30, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1949. She was very involved
in the Democratic Party and was chosen national committeewoman in 1962. She
is survived by one son, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Maurice “Caruso” Laurent Lavoie, 79, from
Lewiston, Maine, on July 26, 2007. B.A. in romance languages and a member of
the French Club and the International Club. He was a veteran of the Marine
Corps and received his M.A. degree from Columbia University. He taught high
school French.
Richard Mearit Spearin, 78, from Readfield,
Maine, on April 21, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1948. He was a farmer and
also proficient at woodwork and carpentry. He was a dedicated member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. He is survived by his wife,
three children, three step-children, 11 grandchildren, five
step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Clayton Stubbs, 82, from Peoria, Arizona, on
July 30, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1949. He was employed with Darling’s
Auto Parts in Bangor, Maine, and was a member of the Eastern Star and Anna
Temple Shrine. He is survived by his wife, two children, and two
granddaughters.
Leroy Alden Witham, 82, from Biddeford, Maine,
on June 15, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1950. He was a veteran of World
War II serving in the Navy. He was employed by the Maine Department of
Transportation as an engineer and later started A.W.I. Engineering. He was a
licensed surveyor until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the
Scarborough American Veterans and the VFW. He enjoyed coin collecting. He is
survived by three daughters, one grandson, and two great-grandchildren.
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Bertram Wallace Berube, 76, from Sarasota,
Florida, on April 25, 2008. Attended from 1948 until 1950. He was employed
for 38 years as an ironworker, retiring in 1989. After retirement he taught
in the ironworker’s apprenticeship program in Clinton, Maine. He enjoyed
playing pool and was a member of the Elks, American Legion, and the Knights
of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, four children, two step-children,
nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and five siblings including
Verne ’66, ’73G.
William “Bill” Timken Bird, 79, from Winchester,
Massachusetts, on April 29, 2008. B.S. in physical education and a member of
Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, “M” Club, Maine Outing Club, Ski Team, played
football, and was captain of the Tennis Team in 1952. He was a veteran of
the Navy serving from 1946 until 1948. He served aboard the Putnam as
a signalman. He was employed as a salesman with Scott Paper Company and D.F.
Monroe and owned William T. Bird Associates, specializing in paper sales. He
was very involved in the town and served on the finance committee, Jaycees,
volunteered at Winchester Hospital, and served as president of the
Winchester Tennis Association. He was co president of the New England Tennis
Umpire Association and was certified as a United States Tennis Association
chair umpire. Besides tennis he enjoyed fly fishing, skiing, golf, and
volunteering at a YMCA camp in New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife of
53 years, three children including Thomas ’86, and six grandchildren.
Albert Beverly Haines, 79, from Columbia,
Maryland, died of heart disease on April 9, 2008. B.S. in engineering
physics and a member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity. He was a veteran of World
War II serving in the Army Signal Corps as a radar engineer from 1946 until
1948. He attended UMaine while a member of ROTC and was discharged in 1954
as a first lieutenant. He was employed with Westinghouse Electric for 37
years as a senior engineer, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,
bird watching, golf, photography, making model planes, ships, and boats; and
carpentry and had built his own darkroom. He is survived by his wife of 49
years, two daughters, and brother Keith ’57.
Peter “Pete” Robert Mount, 70, from Camp,
Arizona, on September 2, 2000. B.S. in forestry and a member of the Forestry
Club, Ski Team, Woodsmen Weekend Team, the honor society Xi Sigma Pi, and
played baseball. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1953 until 1955.
He received his master’s degree in forestry from Yale in 1953 and his Ph.D.
in 1967 from Colorado State University. He was employed as a manager of
surface resources for Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company in the 1960s. He
was the father of three children.
Dorothy “Dottie” Mae Curtis Vose, 78, from
Southwest Harbor, Maine, on May 16, 2008. B.A. in nursing and a member of
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Newman Club, Maine Christian Association, and the
Maine Outing Club. During her career she was supervisor of surgery at
Eastern Maine General Hospital, assistant supervisor of surgery and graduate
education at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, and director of
nursing at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth. She spent the last
twenty years of her career as a school nurse on Mount Desert Island,
retiring in 1993. She served on the board of directors of the Mount Desert
Island Alcohol and Drug Abuse Group, the Acadia Family Center, the Center
for Human Genetics, and was a member of St. Peter’s Church parish council.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, five children including Margaret
Vose ’88, and 12 grandchildren.
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Richard Chapman Allen, 76, from De Moines,
Washington, on March 22, 2008. B.S. in wildlife management and a member of
Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was a veteran of the Navy serving from 1953
until 1956. He received his master’s degree in wood technology in 1961 from
Duke University. In the 1960s he was employed as a wood technologist with
the Borden Chemical Company and later as a research and development
technical representative with Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed bird watching,
fishing, traveling, and sports. He was a lifelong Celtics and NY/SF Giants
baseball fan. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, two children, and
three grandchildren.
David Bisset Brezger, 64, from Belleville,
Illinois, on January 2, 1993. B.A. in speech. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Army. He was employed as a correctional officer for the
state of Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion and former
Republican precinct committeeman. At the time of his death he was survived
by his wife, four children, and six grandchildren.
Herbert “Red” Warren Brown, 85, from Key Largo,
Florida, on April 21, 2007. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of
Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and
the Maine Christian Association. He was a veteran of World War II serving in
the Philippines. He was employed as a service manager for International
Harvester and in 1953 joined J.W. Greer Company as a service manager. He was
a member of the First Baptist Church and the Key Largo Civic Club. He
enjoyed fishing, boating, and dancing. He is survived by a son.
Robert “Bob” Winston Churchill, 77, from
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, on May 4, 2008. B.S. in physical education and a
member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Athletic Board, Student Senate, “M” Club,
and played basketball. He was a veteran of the Army. He was a self-employed
automobile dealer joining the family business, Churchill Motors, in Kezar
Falls, Maine. After selling the company he was employed with White Sign
Company and Central Equipment Company. After retirement he spent winters in
Florida. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, golf, and bridge. He was a
member of the Riverside Methodist Church of Kezar Falls, the First
Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, the Kiwanis, and Kingswood Golf Club.
His “favorite college memory” was: “…coach Rome Rankin chasing Bunny Paradis
around the basketball court, out the door, into the hallway and back onto
the court, yelling his lungs out all the whole time during practice for
falling for the head fake after being warned not to. We couldn’t continue to
practice for 15 minutes because we were laughing so hard. Bunny did learn
not to do it.” He is survived by his wife Dorothy Leonard Churchill ’54,
three children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Patricia Elaine Whalen Cole, 68, from Bangor,
Maine, on May 28, 1989. B.A. in English. She was an English teacher and
full-time homemaker. She was the mother of one daughter.
Richard “Dick” Earl Cutting, 74, from Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia, Canada, on May 22, 2005. B.S. in wildlife management, M.S. in
1956 in zoology, and a member of the Forestry Club and the honor society Phi
Kappa Phi. He was employed as section head of the Canadian Department of
Fisheries, retiring in 1996. He is survived by his wife and was the father
of four children.
Philip “Phil” Gotlib, 78, from Delray Beach,
Florida, on June 20, 2008. B.A. in sociology and a member of Tau Epsilon Phi
fraternity, band, Hillel, and SRA. He was employed as a case worker for the
city of Bangor for many years and also was employed part-time at Sears. He
played clarinet in the Bangor Band, belonged to a bowling league, and was a
member of the Congregation Beth Israel. He is survived by four children,
three step- children including Sheila Berman ’75, and Gail Berman Stone ’77,
and grandchildren.
Darrell “Bud” Densmore Hilliker, 83, from
Corinna, Maine, on July 20, 2008. B.S. in education. He was a veteran of
World War II serving in the Navy from 1942 until 1945. He served on two Lsts
as a first class radioman, seeing action at the beaches of Normandy on
D-Day, and was wounded, receiving the Purple Heart and three Unit Citations.
He then served in the South Pacific until his discharge. After his service
he graduated from Husson College with a business education degree and began
teaching in Medway, Maine, and coached basketball. While attending UMaine he
also managed a sporting goods store in Bangor. In 1956 he accepted a
position as teacher and chairman of the business department at Mattituck
High School in New York. He left that position and began employment as a
professor of business and dean of continuing education at Suffolk County
Community College where he remained until his retirement in 1982. He retired
to Maine and was employed for four years at Husson College as a professor of
business. In 1986 he moved to Florida where he taught part-time at Jones
College for the next 11 years. He received his master’s degree from Hofstra
University ion 1960 and his Ph.D. from the University of Sarasota in 1971.
He was a member of the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, American Legion, VFW, and
served as disaster chairman for the Red Cross. He enjoyed hunting, singing
in a men’s quartet, fishing, golfing, and was a licensed Maine Guide for
many years. In 2005 he published Tales out of School, about his “80
years of a great life.” He was very active in his church, serving as
deacon, superintendent of Sunday school, teacher, and as an assistant
chaplain at St. Luke’s Hospital in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 63
years, three children, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-granddaughter.
Paul Warren Legge, 96, from Christiansburg,
Virginia, on July 7, 2008. M.Ed. He received his B.S. from the University of
Illinois in 1935. He began his educational career at Wilton Academy and Jay
High School and in 1944 began teaching at Maine Central Institute. He taught
physics, chemistry, and mathematics and as head of the science department he
provided specifications for the design of the Cianchette Science Building on
the Institute’s campus. He coached basketball, football, and baseball and
retired in 1976. He was a member of the Masons and was especially active in
the Pittsfield community, building the baseball diamond at Hathorn Park (Legge’s
Diamond). He is survived by two sons and two grandchildren.
Hilda “Hildie” Lesch, 77, from Hawthorne, New
Jersey, on May 29, 2006. B.S. in education and a member of the orchestra,
German Club, and the honor societies Kappa Delta Pi and Mu Alpha Epsilon.
She taught music in the public school system for 30 years and also taught
out of her home. She also wrote the Class of 1953 class notes in Maine
Alumni Magazine during the early 1990s.
Robert Colbath Page, 77, from Davis, California,
on June 17, 2008. B.A. in Spanish and a member of the Spanish Club and
Classics Club. He received his master’s degree in library science from the
University of Washington. He spent his career at Shields Library at the
University of California-Davis, retiring in 1991. He was a musician, playing
violin and piano. He enjoyed opera. He is survived by a brother.
William Allen Small, from Smithfield, Rhode
Island, on April 21, 2008. M.Ed. He was a veteran of World War II serving in
the Army and served as an educational guidance officer in Germany. He was
discharged as a first lieutenant in 1957. He received his bachelor’s degree
from Middlebury College and his doctorate from the University of
Massachusetts-Amherst. He was an associate dean of graduate studies at Rhode
Island College for 19 years, retiring in 1986. He was a professor of
elementary education and director of summer sessions for 19 years as well as
a published author of children’s stories. He was an ordained deacon serving
at St. Michael Church in Smithfield. He is survived by his wife of 61 years,
three sons, one granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren.
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Bruce “Bert” Irving Bertelsen, 81, from
Burlington, Vermont, on May 25, 2008. B.S. in engineering physics and a
member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He was a veteran
of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps and was recalled during the
Korean War. He began employment with IBM where he remained for 40 years. For
30 years he was involved in film research working in Switzerland, New York,
and Vermont. For another ten years he wrote and published articles
summarizing patent disclosures for the IBM patent office. He enjoyed
fishing, skiing, waterskiing, ping-pong, and bird watching. He is survived
by three children and six grandchildren.
Kenneth Maynard Blaisdell, 74, from Groton,
Connecticut, on December 12, 2003. Attended from 1950 until 1952. He was a
veteran of the Air Force and in the late 1950s was employed as a draftsman
in the electrical design department of Electric Boat in Groton.
Randall Chase Cole, 74, from Malabar, Florida,
on October 5, 2007. Attended from 1950 until 1952. He retired as a
computer programmer from Kodak in Rochester, New York. He was a
member of the Central Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school
teacher, deacon, and computer support volunteer. He is survived by his wife,
two children, one step-daughter, and five grandchildren.
Charles “Charlie” David Hoyt, 74, from Concord,
New Hampshire, on August 31, 2006. B.A. in zoology and a member of Tau Kappa
Epsilon fraternity, Maine Christian Association, Interfraternity Council,
Student Religious Association, and the honor society Sigma Mu Sigma. After
graduation he attended the University of Vermont School of Medicine from
1954 until 1955. In 1955 he began serving at the Methodist Church in
Vanceboro, Maine. In 1956 he entered Boston University School of Theology,
graduated in 1959, and began serving the Highlands Methodist Church. He
later served at the Portland Methodist Church and the Pentecost United
Methodist Church.
Jane Metcalf Keirstead, 76, from Farmington,
Maine, on June 17, 2008. B.S. in home economics. She taught home economics
in Jay, Maine, and later taught general education in France for the
military. She became a full-time homemaker after the birth of her first
child and later worked as a substitute teacher. She was a Girl Scout leader
and high school cheering coach. She was a member of the D.A.R., Farmington
Historical Society, the Gold Leaf Institute, and a lifelong member of the
Old South United Church of Christ. She enjoyed bridge and dancing. She is
survived by two children and two grandchildren.
Charlotte “Charley” Alva Moreshead Libby, 76,
from Portland, Maine, died from complications with appendicitis on June 22,
2008. B.A. in English and a member of Chi Omega sorority, Glee Club, Maine
Christian Association, Madrigals, Women’s Student Government, and the honor
society Mu Alpha Epsilon. She taught English for 25 years in Camden, Bath,
Lincoln, Portland, and retired from South Portland High School in 1992. She
was an active member of the Oak Street Friends Meeting, Central Square
Baptist Church, and Clark Memorial. She was a member of the Eastern Star and
enjoyed singing, traveling, and the Red Sox. She is survived by her husband
of 49 years Robert ’57, one daughter, two grandsons, and two siblings
including Glenis Moreshead Baldwin ’69.
Thaddee “Ted” Fernand Moreau, 76, from Auburn,
Maine, died on June 15, 2008, from cancer. B.S. in civil engineering and a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, American Society of Civil Engineers,
Newman Club, band, and freshman track manager. He was a veteran of the Army
Corps of Engineers serving during the Vietnam War. He received a number of
medals including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air
Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. He retired from the military in 1975
as a major and began a new career, teaching. He taught math for 17 years at
Lewiston High School. He was a member of Holy Family Church, serving on the
parish council and was chairman of the finance committee for 15 years. He
was an avid sports fan, especially for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Boston
Celtics, and enjoyed skiing and golf. He is survived by his wife of 54 years
Elaine Martin Moreau ’54, ’78G, daughter Diane Moreau ’78, son David ’81,
and six grandchildren.
Richard “Dick” Taylor Thaxter, 79, from
Millinocket, Maine, drowned on July 26, 2008, on Lower Wilson Pond. B.S. in
forestry and a member of Theta Chi fraternity and five-year Pulp & Paper
Certificate in 1956. Although he graduated in 1955 he wished to affiliate
with the Class of 1954. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the
Navy. He was employed with Great Northern Paper for 30 years as a research
engineer. He had a life-long love of sailing and after retirement moved to
Florida and received his captain’s license. He enjoyed the Maine outdoors
and was a volunteer with the Girl Scout program at Camp Natarswi. He is
survived by his wife, one daughter, four step-children, and
step-grandchildren.
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Frank A. Carbonneau, 83, from Brockton,
Massachusetts, on April 6, 2008. M.Ed. He was a veteran of World War II
serving in the Marines. He received a master’s degree in 1948 from Boston
University. After teaching in Maine for several years he began a 32-year
career in Wakefield, Massachusetts, as a physical education teacher. He
coached football and basketball. The Wakefield Field House was named in his
honor for his dedicated service. In retirement he was a substitute teacher
in Stoughton, Brockton, and Avon. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping,
and music and was a member of the South Shore Men of Harmony for a number of
years. He was a member of St. Edward Church. He is survived by his wife,
three sons, and two grandchildren.
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Lester Champion Gellar, 70, from Chelsea,
Massachusetts, on August 22, 2004. Attended from 1952 until 1956.
Evelyn Marie Barnes Hedges, 73, from Portland,
Maine, on June 3, 2008. Attended from 1952 until 1953. She was a full-time
homemaker and volunteered with many organizations including Meals on Wheels,
Literacy Volunteers, and was a “Foster Grandparent.” She is survived by
three children and two grandchildren.
Ruth Elaine Bowles Jacobsen, 73, from Carthage,
New York, on August 16, 2007. B.S. in education. Although she graduated in
1968 she wished to affiliate with the Class of 1956. She was a high school
teacher in New York.
Kenton Charles Kubisek, 71, from Danbury,
Connecticut, on September 19, 2005. Attended from 1952 until 1953. She
graduated from the Burbank Hospital School of Nursing and in the late 1950s
was employed at Fairfield State Hospital.
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Henrietta MacDonald Andren, 92, from Yarmouth,
Maine, on June 2, 2008. M.Ed. She received her B.S. from Gorham State
Teachers College in 1952. She was a teacher and principal for over 30 years
at the Cottage Farms School in Cape Elizabeth. She was a member of several
educational organizations and had been a member of the Woodfords
Congregational Church since the age of four. She held a number of positions
at the church including teacher, deacon, historian, governing board member,
and a visitor to those confined to home or the hospital. She enjoyed
traveling, gardening, writing poetry, painting, and making clocks and
lamps.
Alexander Richard DiMatteo, 73, from
Fayetteville, New York, died on May 29, 2008, from injuries sustained in a
car accident. Attended from 1953 until 1955. He was a veteran of the Army
serving from 1955 until 1958 in the Army Security Agency. He was employed as
a manufacturer’s representative for the granite industry. He is survived by
his wife, two sons, two step-sons, 10 grandchildren, and sister Nancy
Dimatteo Hall ’66.
James Darrell Toner, 57, from Hodgdon, Maine, on
March 19, 1995. Two-year certificate in agriculture. He owned and operated
Toner Brokerage and had been employed with H.A. Pollak for 15 years. He was
survived by his wife, nine children including James ’81, and 12
grandchildren.
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John Randall Brown, 68, from Manahawkin, New
Jersey, on July 29, 2004. Attended from 1954 until 1955.
John “Doug” Douglas Brownrigg, 71, from
Lewiston, Maine, died on July 10, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a
member of Theta Chi fraternity and the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. He was employed as a mechanical engineer with a few firms
including Pratt & Whitney, Howell Laboratory, and the Maine State Housing
Authority as well as owning Design Research Laboratory. He was active in the
Bridgton community serving as president of the Jaycees and was in charge of
the building of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bridgton. He enjoyed
genealogy, Woods Pond, and attending his children’s sporting events. He is
survived by seven children and 18 grandchildren.
Ralph Daniel Gallagher, 72, from Fort Fairfield,
Maine, on June 9, 2008. B.S. in agronomy a member of Alpha Gamma Rho
fraternity, Student Senate, Newman Club, Square Dance Club, and Agricultural
Club. He taught earth science and biology at Fort Fairfield High School for
33 years until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic
Church. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, one daughter, three
grandchildren, and six siblings including Patrick ’51 and Gerald ’51.
Arthur Willis Rudolph, 74, from Ridgewood, New
York, on September 14, 2007. Attended from 1954 until 1958. He was a veteran
of the Korean War serving in the Marines.
Sally Anne Hancock Sadler, 70, from Chula Vista,
California, on June 25, 2006. Attended from 1954 until 1955. She graduated
from Duke University School of X-ray Technology in 1957. She was employed as
an X-ray technician at Duke Hospital and also as a real estate broker. She
enjoyed reading, traveling, and playing bridge. In 1994 she was the
recipient of a heart/double lung transplant. She was the mother of two and
grandmother of two.
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Timothy Joseph Lane, 72, from Vinalhaven, Maine,
on June 12, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was a veteran of the Army
serving in the Army Corps of Engineers transportation division and seven
years in the Reserve. In 1960 he returned to Maine and joined the family
business, L.R. Smith & Company, and ran the business for 41 years, retiring
in 2001. He was active in his community including the Lions Club, Masons,
Vinalhaven Land Trust, Vinalhaven Historical Society, and served for 25
years with the Vinalhaven volunteer fire department. He is survived by his
wife of 35 years, two sons, and one granddaughter.
Harry “Neil” Neil Packard, 75, from Millinocket,
Maine, on July 14, 2008. B.S. in chemical engineering, five-year certificate
in 1960, and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He
was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Air Force from 1951 until
1955. He served with the Strategic Air Command as a first gunner and weather
observer in a B-36 bomber. He was employed as a control engineer with Great
Northern Paper in 1960 and continued on in various management positions
until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time spent at
Big Eddy Campground. He was a member of the Elks, VFW, and American Legion.
He is survived by three children including Karen Packard ’77 and one
grandson.
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