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following obituaries appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Maine Alumni
Magazine. For further information or additional obituaries,
contact the UMAA Publications office at (207) 581-1137 or
1-800-934-2586.
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George Farrington
Dow, 100, from Nobleboro, Maine, on June 9, 2006. B.S. in animal
husbandry, M.S. in 1929, and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and
the honor societies Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi, and Phi Kappa Phi. Ph.D. from
Cornell in 1937. He was employed at the University of Maine from 1947
until 1969. He did research and taught with a focus on the economics of
milk production and marketing. He served as an associate director and
director of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station from 1951 until
1969. He was active in the alumni association, YMCA, the First Baptist
Church of Nobleboro, and helped organize the Nobleboro Historical
Society. He served as the town historian, was coauthor of Nobleboro
Maine- A History, and wrote over 760 history articles for publication in
the Lincoln County News. In 1969 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of
Science degree. He is survived by three daughters: Margaret Dow Ricker
’55, ’84 Ph.D.; Barbara Dow Turner ’57; and Elizabeth Dow Scott ’59;
five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
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Worth Langdon Noyes,
101, from Orrington, Maine, on July 1, 2006. B.S. in forestry and a
member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity. He taught mathematics for 42 years
in Stetson, Patten, and Bangor, Maine; Glastonbury, Connecticut; and
Independence, California. From 1950 until 1971 he was head of the
mathematics department in Bangor. He was past president of the Bangor
Teachers Club, Orrington school board, and Orrington PTA. He was a
member of the Universalist Church of Bangor, the East Orrington
Congregational Church, and a 65-year member of the Katahdin Lodge. He
volunteered with Meals for Me, Hersey Retreat, and Bangor Mental Health
Institute. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and traveling. He is
survived by six children including: Mollie Noyes ’74, Jennifer Noyes
’83, and Melanie Noyes ’89; 12 grandchildren, and 13
great-grandchildren.
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Elizabeth “Lib” Ayers Mason Carter,
98, from West Bethel, Maine, on May 6, 2006. B.A. in zoology and a
member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Deutecher Verein, Outing Club, and
managed girls’ winter sports. During World War II she served as director
of USO Travelers Aid. Following the war she became a community relations
manager for the Maine Publicity Bureau and later an insurance
underwriter for New England Mutual Life. She studied social work at
Simmons College and spent 30 years in child and family welfare agencies
in several states. She was a founding member of the National Kimball
Association, founding trustee of the Middle Intervale Meetinghouse
Society, and was a long-time director of the Middle Intervale Cemetery
Association. She served as secretary of her class in Massachusetts and
southern New Hampshire and served six years on the alumni council. She
was a charter member of the Bethel Historical Society where she headed
the museum committee, chaired Bethel’s first Homecoming Days, and was in
charge of the antiques exhibit at the bicentennial observance of New
England’s last Indian raid. She received the Marjorie MacArthur Noll
Volunteer Service Award in 1992. She is survived by cousins.
Bertha “Bee” Faustina Carter Cushman,
98, from Orono, Maine, on May 6, 2006. B.A. in English and a member of
Pi Beta Phi sorority, Glee Club, basketball and field hockey teams, and
was a Campus reporter. She taught school in Caribou, Presque
Isle, and Orono. She was a member of the American Association of
University Women, the Thursday Club of the Church of Universal
Fellowship, and several reading groups. She is survived by her daughter
Virginia Cushman Ferrara ’62, nephews G. Milton Carter ’43 and James
Carter ’63, and nieces Mary Carter Kaler ’66 and Gail Rae Carter ’60.
Rosella “Rose” Adeline Loveitt,
98, from South Portland, Maine, on June 26, 2006. B.A. in history, M.A.
in 1940, and a member of Sigma Theta Rho sorority, Latin Club, Rifle
Club, the honor society Phi Kappa Phi, and played baseball and
volleyball. She taught history and civics for 43 years, 32 of those
years at South Portland High School, where for many years, she chaired
the department of social studies. She retired in 1973. She was a member
of the First Congregational Church of South Portland, the College Club
of Portland, Maine Historical Society, South Portland/Cape Elizabeth
Historical Society, and a number of educational associations. She loved
animals and belonged to the Maine SPCA, Farm Sanctuary, African Wildlife
Foundation, and the Humane Society of the U.S. She was passionate about
history and had written articles, spoken to various civic organizations,
and was co-author of A History of the First Congregational Church,
UCC of Portland. She enjoyed traveling. She is survived by cousins.
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James Clement Bates,
M.D., 94, from Eastport, Maine, on April 1, 2006. Attended from 1928
until 1931 and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After leaving the
university he was a staff assistant on the International Passamaquoddy
Fisheries Commission in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, earning money to
attend medical school. He attended Tufts College Medical School,
graduating in 1936. He completed his internship at Eastern Maine General
Hospital (now Eastern Maine Medical Center). He began his practice in
Calais and the following year became the resident doctor at the Quoddy
Hospital in Quoddy Village. In 1944 he and another physician
reestablished the Eastport Memorial Hospital, which had been closed
during World War II. In his service as a physician to the islands of
Campobello and Deer Island, he was taken by boat and often waded through
snow banks to reach his patients. He retired in 1983. He was deacon of
the Central Congregational Church, past president of the Rotary Club,
where he was made a Paul Harris Fellow; and the Eastport City Council.
In 1993 he was granted a diploma from the University of Maine, 61 years
after his fellow classmates. He was an active alumnus and was co
president of his 50th Reunion committee in 1982. He is
survived by his wife of 54 years, four children, six grandchildren, and
four great-grandchildren.
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Thomas Joseph Desmond,
95, of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, died in Utica, New York, on May
14, 2006. B.S. in chemical engineering, a member of Sophomore Owls,
Theta Chi fraternity, executive committee, Maine Christian Association,
and was a referee and played intramural sports. Tom worked for DuPont in
Wilmington, Delaware, retiring in 1971 after 36 years of service. That
career involved living in various communities where he served as
president of UMaine alumni chapters in Chicago, Boston, and Cape Cod. He
was past president of the University of Maine Alumni Association and
active in UMaine activities. He belonged to Holy Redeemer Church in
Chatham, Massachusetts, was president of the Chatham Rotary Club, a
member of the Chatham Athletic Association, and belonged to the local
country club where he was an avid golfer. He was a baseball fan and was
director-at-large of the Cape Cod Baseball League. For his active
service on behalf of his alma mater he was awarded the Block “M” Award
in 1964, the Black Bear Award in 1972, and was the first recipient of
the Golden “M” Award in 1983. In 1996 he set up the Thomas J. Desmond
’33 Fund through the University of Maine Foundation to support the
charitable mission of his fraternity, Theta Chi. Survivors include his
daughter, grandchildren: Robert Moore III ’78, Phoebe C. Moore ’80, and
Thomas Moore ’80; and great-grandchildren Katherine C. Moore ’00, and
Kristen E. Moore ’99.
Warren Stoddard Frohock,
96, from Owl’s Head, Maine, and
Danvers,
Massachusetts, on March 22, 2006. B.S. in electrical engineering and a
member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, Rifle Team, Electrical Club, and
the track team. After graduation he was employed by Central Maine Power
Company until he moved to Danvers, Massachusetts, in the early 1940s. He
was employed with Sylvania and Raytheon as a professional engineer. He
worked in the development of cathode ray tubes and was instrumental in
the development of color television. He held patents for electro
luminescent and piezoelectric devices. He was an active member of the
Maple Street Congregational Church in Danvers and when he retired to
Owl’s Head in 1980 he joined the Rockland Congregational Church. He was
a member of the Golden Kiwanis Club, volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels,
and enjoyed music and gardening. He is survived by two children, four
grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Frank “Red” Wilbur Hagan, Jr.,
97, from Bath, Maine, on July 3, 2006. B.S. in animal husbandry and a
member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, Maine Christian Association, band,
played football, and was on the boxing team all four years. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Navy as a Seabee in the South
Pacific and the Philippines. He was employed as a county extension agent
in Skowhegan, South Paris, and Veazie. He was a member of the Masons,
United Church of Christ Congregational, the Merrymeeting Bay Alumni
Association, Kiwanis, Grange, and Down East Barber Shoppers. He is
survived by his wife.
Frank Delbert
Lawler,
100, from Eastport, Maine, on April 15, 2006. B.S. in education. After
graduation he went on to earn a M.A. in education from the University of
Connecticut in 1946 and a Ph.D. from Calvin Coolidge College of Liberal
Arts in 1958. He was a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools
in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. He was a member
of the Masons. He is survived by his wife of 75 years Arlene Wardwell
Lawler ’67, two sons including Jimmy ’64, six grandchildren, and one
great-grandson.
Philip “Phil” Wendell Odiorne,
95, from Augusta, Maine, on June 12, 2006. B.A. in economics and
sociology and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Spanish
Club. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army medical
detachment. He was employed for many years with the Maine Department of
Human Services as a special investigator. He is survived by one son, one
granddaughter, and two great-grandchildren.
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Elizabeth “Betty” Pennell Jordan Keene,
90, from Augusta, Maine, on March 31, 2006. B.A. in psychology and a
member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, Rifle Club, YWCA, Pan Hellenic Council,
the honor society Sigma Mu Sigma, and assistant manager of the
basketball team. After graduation she was employed as a social worker
until the birth of her first son when she became a full-time homemaker.
In the late 1950s she took several classes to update her teaching
credentials and for many years was principal in schools run by the
Lewiston and Auburn Association for Retarded Children. After retirement
in 1980 she enjoyed traveling, volunteering at the Auburn Public
Library, and was an active member of the West Auburn Congregational
Church. She is survived by her son Clifford ’64 and three grandchildren.
Elliott Augustus Sturgis,
94, from New Gloucester, Maine, on April 8, 2006. Attended from 1932
until 1934 and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He operated a
cleaning business in the early 1940s and during World War II was
employed as a welder at the Portland Shipyard. In 1945 he opened the
Country Store in New Gloucester. He was the owner and operator for three
decades, only closing on Christmas. He was an organizer of the local Rod
and Gun Club, and a member of the Redmen and the First Congregational
Church of New Gloucester where he served as trustee. He served on the
New Gloucester Cemetery Association for 22 years. He enjoyed golf and
for the last 16 winters vacationed in Florida where he played three
times a week. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, son Guy ’63,
daughter Katherine Sturgis Anderson ’64, five grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren.
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Donald Emery Bowden,
88, from Orland, Maine, on June 9, 2006. Two-year certificate in
agriculture. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air
Corps from 1943 until 1946. He was employed for 34 years at St. Regis
Paper Company in Bucksport. He was involved in the town of Orland and
served as selectman, school board member, and moderator of town
meetings. He also owned a car wash in Bucksport. He was a member of the
Masons, Anah Temple Shrine, Eastern Star, Orland United Methodist
Church, Bucksport Congregational Church, Orland Historical Society, and
the Orland Grange. He is survived by one daughter.
Marion Frieda Larsen Chandler,
92, from Falmouth, Maine, on April 17, 2006. B.A. in sociology, woman’s
news editor for Campus, and a member of the YWCA cabinet and All
Maine Women. After graduation she taught at Mechanic Falls High School
and later at Paris High School where she was dean of girls. While
raising her family she was a youth director at the Portland YWCA, served
on the board of directors for the Paris Public Library and the Prince
Memorial Library in Cumberland. She became a member of the Tuttle Road
Church in 1926 and held the church’s longest active membership. She
served the church as superintendent and teacher of Sunday school, youth
group advisor, and president of the United Methodist Women. She is
survived by son John ’66, two grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren.
Ronald “Red” Ira Mayo,
90, from Upper Arlington, Ohio, on November 1, 2005. B.S. in civil
engineering and a member of the cross-country team. After graduation he
received his master’s degree from Purdue University in 1939. He began
working with the Federal Power Commission in Washington, D.C. and worked
for 42 years as an engineer with the water resource division of the U.S.
Geological Survey. He worked in California, Alaska, and Ohio. He was a
member of Fishinger-Kenny Church of Christ where he taught adult Bible
classes. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, three children, 11
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Carle Frederick Sawyer,
92, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on June 25, 2006. Attended from 1933
until 1935 and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps in England with
the 97th Bomb Group. After the war he was assigned to the New
York Air National Guard and later to various stateside, European, and
Asian destinations. He retired in 1967 after 30 years of service. In
1967 he began employment as a civil service worker at Pease Air Force
Base. He volunteered at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital and enjoyed
sailing and camp at Sunrise Lake in Middleton, New Hampshire. He is
survived by his wife of 58 years, four children, two grandchildren, and
three siblings including Mary Sawyer Jordan ’47.
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Charles Herbert Bailey,
93, of Lincoln, Maine,
on May 7, 2006. Attended 1934-1937 before earning a degree in 1942 from
the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He was a veteran of World War II
serving in the Army in the Medical Administrative Corps from 1942 until
1946. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific area. He and his first wife
(deceased) owned and operated Bailey’s Drug Store on Main Street in
Lincoln for many years until they retired in 1979. He is survived by his
wife.
Norma Caecelia Lueders Baker,
89, from Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 8, 2006. B.S. in home economics and a
member of Chi Omega sorority, student government, Sophomore Eagles, Home
Economics Club, Maine Masque, the honor society Alpha Omicron Pi, and
played volleyball, basketball, and field hockey. She was employed for
over 20 years with Proctor & Gamble as a research assistant working in
product development and was instrumental in the development of Pampers
and Luvs diapers. She enjoyed travel and archeological digs in Utah and
Montana. She is survived by three children and three grandchildren.
Edward “Tread” Sherburne Doubleday,
90, from Newport, Vermont, on June 1, 2006. B.S. in forestry and a
member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Forestry Club, band, the honor
society Xi Sigma Pi, and played intramural winter sports. After
graduation he began employment with the Vermont highway department and
later as an engineering draftsman for Jones and Lamson Machine Tool
Company. In 1946 he was vice president of American Maple Products,
became president in 1965, and held that position until his retirement in
1985. He was a member of the Vermont Maple Industry Council, Vermont
Maple Sugarmaking Association, and the North American Maple Sugar
Council. In 1992 he was elected to the American Maple Museum Hall of
Fame in Croghan, New York. He was very involved with his community,
serving in the Rotary Club, Masons, school board, North Country
Hospital, United Church of Newport, Salvation Army, the Red Cross, and
contributing to many organizations including the initial development of
Jay Peak. He enjoyed boating, railroads, and his family. He is survived
by two daughters, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Lewis William Edwards,
87, from Newark, Delaware, on December 11, 2004. B.S. in civil
engineering and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was employed
as a project engineer with Yale & Towne manufacturing and later with
E.I. DuPont where he remained for 44 years. He enjoyed gardening,
playing bridge, collecting stamps, and traveling. He was the father of
two children and two grandchildren.
Robert “Bob” Willis Harvey,
90, from Melrose, Massachusetts, and Sammamish, Washington, on April 14,
2006. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Delta Tau Delta
fraternity, Maine Outing Club, Maine Christian Association, Photography
Club, Physics Club, and Maine Masque. He worked on the intramural ball
committee; worked in circulation for the Campus, freshman paper,
and Prism; and was on the track, baseball, tennis, basketball,
and rifle teams. During World War II he was employed with the Manhattan
Project in Berkeley, California. He was employed with Stone & Webster
Engineering for 46 years as a mechanical design engineer working on
nuclear power plants. He was a Scout for 78 years, including Eagle,
Silver Beaver, and Wood Badge honors, as well as a scoutmaster and
district council member. He was a 50-year member of the Masons and a
life member of Eastern Star and the YMCA. He was active for over 60
years with the American Red Cross as a water safety and first aid
instructor, many years as a board member and chapter chairman, and a
40-gallon blood donor. He enjoyed bridge, cribbage, collecting stamps,
swimming, and latch-hook rug making. He was a member of the Trinity
Episcopal Church in Melrose, Massachusetts, for many years. He is
survived by one daughter and one granddaughter.
Frances “Fran” Jewell White,
90, from Ellsworth, Maine, on May 26, 2006. B.S. in home economics and a
member of the Maine Outing Club, YWCA, Home Economics Club, and the
honor society Phi Mu. She was employed at the Dairy Joy, the A&P, and
later as a teller at Union Trust Company until her retirement in 1982.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church and Eastern Star.
She enjoyed the Red Sox, gardening, sewing, and cooking. She is survived
by two daughters, five grandchildren including Ronald Taylor ’87, five
great-grandchildren, and three siblings including Dorcas Jewell
Schofield ’41 and Duncan Jewell ’41.
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Josephine “Joey” O’Brien Campbell Allen,
88, from Gaithersburg, Maryland, on January 14, 2006. B.A. in zoology
and a member of Chi Omega sorority, YWCA, Pan Hellenic Council,
Sophomore Eagles, French Club, and played field hockey, basketball,
volleyball, and tennis. After graduation she became a certified medical
technologist and during World War II she was recruited by the Air Force
to set up laboratories at Air Force bases in Connecticut, Florida, and
Japan. As the great great great-granddaughter of Captain Jeremiah
O’Brien, who led the capture of the HMS Margaretta in 1775, she
was selected to christen two naval battleships, the USS O’Brien
DD-415 and the USS O’Brien DD-725. As a lifelong
environmentalist, community volunteer, and activist, she led numerous
Girl Scout troops, established the nature program at Tuckerman Day Camp,
and developed a nature program for inner city schools through the
Audubon Society. She was an active member of Bethesda United Methodist
Church, teaching Sunday school and coordinating their mission’s team.
Through these mission teams she secured housing, social services, and
jobs for over 20 political refugee families from Vietnam, Cambodia,
Poland, Russia, and Rwanda. She enjoyed skiing, skating, reading,
hiking, traveling, and golf. She is survived by her husband, two
children including Mary Allen Weber ’81, and two grandchildren.
Harold Edison,
85, of Southbury,
Connecticut, on July 28, 2003. B.A. in chemistry. He
served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He owned and operated
Edison Chemical Systems, a factory in Waterbury, Connecticut. He enjoyed
computers and gardening, and was a member of Beth El Synagogue.
Survivors include his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.
Elizabeth McCoy Knotts Fletcher,
88, from Portland, Maine, on June 7, 2006. Attended from 1935 until
1938. She then attended Temple University Medical School until 1940. She
was employed as a medical technologist and later as a
serologist/bacteriologist for DuPont in Tennessee. She later was
employed at Maine General Hospital and became a licensed antique
appraiser, owning Tan Yard Brook Lamp Shop in Yarmouth. She is survived
by three children, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Barbara “Barbs” Grace Gerrish,
86, from Snohomish, Washington, on April 9, 2004. B.S. in home economics
and a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, YWCA, chorus, Home Economics
Club, and Women’s Forum. She was the mother of three children.
Eleanor Lucille Bell Grange,
88, from Sun City Center, Arizona, and Annandale, Virginia, on April 15,
2006. B.S. in home economics/child development and a member of Sigma Mu
Sigma honor society. She was a homemaker and mother, raising three
children. She lived in Virginia from 1946 until 1976, retiring to
Arizona. She enjoyed golf, bridge, traveling, dancing, and reading. She
was a member of the United Community Church and served on the library
committee in her community. She is survived by her husband of 66 years
George ’37, three children, 12 grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren.
Edward Walter Hutchinson,
89, from Little Deer Isle, Maine, on April 30, 2006. Attended in 1935.
He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving in the
Naval Reserves. He held a commander’s rating in the U.S. Maritime
Service. He worked on yachts and merchant vessels. The last 25 years of
his career were spent on smaller craft based in New York Harbor. He was
a master mariner and a licensed federal pilot for most of the inland
waters between Eastport, Maine, and Norfolk, Virginia. He is survived by
four children including Edward ’67, four stepchildren, four
grandchildren, and 11 step-grandchildren.
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Noreen McFarland Metcalf,
88, from Newport, Maine, on April 27, 2006. Attended from 1936 until
1937. After attending the university she graduated from Bridgewater
State College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. She taught in Oakfield,
Brockton, and Easton, Massachusetts. She was a member of the National
Teachers Association, the Maine Teachers Association, and the St.
Petersburg Florida Garden Club. She is survived by two children, four
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Beverly “Bev” Ross Nason,
88, from Anacortes, Washington, on May 8, 2006. B.S. in chemical
engineering, M.S. in 1942, a member of Theta Chi fraternity, played
intramural athletics, and was on the track team. He was employed in the
chemical industry for 40 years beginning with Monsanto and in 1961
joined Mobay as director of manufacturing and engineering. He was
elected president of Mobay in 1965 and chairman of the board in 1975. At
his retirement in 1978, he moved to Orcas Island and enjoyed sailing and
exploring the waterways as far north as Alaska. He enjoyed skiing,
woodworking, macramé, and making needlepoint tapestries. He is survived
by two sons and one granddaughter.
Mary “Cooch” Eliza Cooper Nyburg,
87, from Deer Isle, Maine, on April 5, 2006. B.A. in education and a
member of Chi Omega sorority, Education Club, Instructional Relations
Club, and the YWCA. After graduation she worked for a number of
non-profit medical and social service organizations including being a
field director for CARE and a laboratory technician at Johns Hopkins
Hospital. At age 40 she began to work in pottery and for the next 50
years she made, sold, and exhibited her work. She was one of the
founders of American Craft Enterprises, served on the boards of the
Maryland Craft Council and the American Craft Council. She was president
of the board of trustees of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in
Deer Isle and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National
Museum of Women in the Arts. Her work is in the permanent collections of
the Museum of Art and Design in New York and Delaware Museum of Fine
Arts. She owned and operated Blue Heron Gallery in Deer Isle. She served
on the boards of Island Medical Center, Memorial Ambulance Corps, Island
Nursing Home, Healthy Island Project, and Blue Hill Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her daughter, one grandson, and one
great-granddaughter.
Burton Stiles Philbrick,
89, of Beverly, Massachusetts, on September 14, 2003. Attended
1935-1937. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from
1942 until 1945 as a pharmacist mate. Later he lived with his wife and
family in Beverly and worked for American LaFrance Foamitea in Boston
selling fire protection equipment.
Theodore Otis Read,
89, from Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, on March 13, 2005. Attended in
1935 and was member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was employed at
the Laconia State School. He established Sandwich Mountain Workshop in
the 1950s where he hand crafted pine furniture. He enjoyed mountain
climbing, motorcycling, camping, boating, and snowmobiling. He is
survived by his wife of 26 years, two children, four stepchildren, seven
grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Jeannette “Jo” Winter Sanborn Spear,
89, from Kittery Point, Maine, died on June 3, 2006, from Alzheimer’s
disease. B.A. in romance languages and a member of Chi Omega sorority,
Latin Club, Spanish Club, Women’s Athletic Association, and played field
hockey, basketball, and volleyball. M.A. in French in 1954. She began
teaching in Island Falls and for 30 years taught at R.W. Traip Academy
where she was an advisor for the National Honor Society and French Club.
In 1956 she was awarded a Fullbright Scholarship to study at the
Sorbonne in Paris and the Centre l’Universite in Nice. She was an expert
seamstress, making most of her clothes and her daughter’s wedding dress.
She was a member of the Kittery Historical Association, the Friends of
Rice Public Library, and was active in local community singing groups.
She is survived by daughter Jean Dewitt Voorhees ’64, two grandchildren,
and sister Jean Sanborn Mitchell ’39.
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Gerard “Gerry” James Burke,
90, from Framingham, Massachusetts, died on April 5, 2006, from heart
failure. B.S. in forestry and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, boxing
team, Forestry Club, and played intramural handball. He was a veteran of
World War II serving in the Army from 1940 until 1946. He participated
in the invasion of North Africa. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the
Bronze Star. He reentered the service in 1948 and served in Korea. He
was later assigned to the 99th Combat Bombardment Wing in
England and was awarded the Air Medal. He retired in 1962 with the rank
of major. He was employed by Raytheon for 12 years and Digital Equipment
for six years. He was an active volunteer at the Veterans Administration
Hospital in Bedford, the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of St.
Bernard’s parish in Concord for 40 years. He enjoyed golf and trips to
Cape Cod. He is survived by two sons including John ’70 and two
grandsons.
Daniel “Dan” Joseph Cowett,
90, from San Bernardino, California, on February 1, 2006. B.A. in
history and government and a member of the International Relations Club,
Circle Francais, Campus, and golf team. He obtained his law
degree in 1946 from the University of Southern California School of Law
and was employed in the 1950s as the deputy district attorney for San
Bernardino County, California. He later was self-employed with the firm
Lewis and Cowett. He was the father of two children.
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Laura Ursula Craft Hutchins,
87, from Waldoboro, Maine, on June 8, 2006. B.S. in home economics and a
member of Phi Mu sorority, Women Student Government Association,
Economics Club, YWCA, and Maine Outing Club. She was employed as a home
economics teacher for seven years in Presque Isle and Bath, Maine; and
Sharon, Massachusetts. She was an active member of the Waldoboro United
Methodist Church and past president of the United Methodist Women. She
enjoyed the ocean, cooking, and the changing of the seasons. She is
survived by her husband of 57 years Erwin ’49, three children including
Carol Hutchins Jacques ’80, and five grandchildren.
Delmar “Del” Daniel Shaw, Jr.,
87, from Falmouth, Maine, on April 6, 2006. Attended from 1937 until
1940 and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. After leaving the
university in 1940 he went to California and worked for Consolidated
Aircraft and then returned to Maine to work at the South Portland
Shipyard. He was a welder and later worked on the installation of the
main engines for the Liberty Ships. He was drafted into the Navy in 1944
and served during World War II until 1946. After his service he was
employed with New England Telephone and retired after 31 years in 1971.
At the time of his retirement he was district traffic manager in
Portland. He enjoyed golf, woodworking, Civil War history, dancing,
thriller novels, genealogy, and dancing. He is survived by his wife of
65 years, three children including Brian ’69 and Daryle Shaw Hahn ’70,
three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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Harold Abner Garfinkle,
84, from Newton, Massachusetts, on February 28, 2006. B.A. in zoology, a
member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, and was on the cross-country and
track teams. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from
1942 until 1946. He was also a veteran of the Korean War serving from
1951 until 1953. In the late 1940s he was vice president of Cambridge
Sign Company and later owned and operated a lithography business with
his brother in Dedham, Massachusetts. In the mid 1970s he was employed
with Boston Export Sales Corporation as an East-West trade consultant.
In 1992 he taught American Business English at the Herzen Institute in
St. Petersburg, Russia. He was the father of two children.
Elizabeth Clark Ansell Gatlin,
82, from Tacoma, Washington, on January 23, 2003. Attended from 1938
until 1940. She graduated from Bricker College in Worcester,
Massachusetts. In 1944 she joined the Navy and served in the WAVES
during World War II.
Keith Marston Thompson,
85, from Limestone, Maine, on May 25, 2006. B.S. in agricultural
economics and farm management and a member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity,
Agricultural Club, and played basketball and baseball. He was a veteran
of World War II serving in the Navy aboard the USS Duffy, a
destroyer escort. He was self-employed as a potato farmer and for 18
years owned and operated Shea Realty. He enjoyed photography and music.
He played the saxophone throughout his life, performing in dance bands
during the 1950s. He enjoyed traveling, winters on Anna Marie Island,
and summers on Madawaska Lake. He is survived by his wife of 62 years
Doris Dexter Thompson ’45, two children including Stephen ’70, and two
grandchildren.
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Harry Beckman,
84, of Calverton, New
York, on November 14, 2004. Attended 1939-1940 and was a member of Alpha
Tau Omega fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the
Army from 1942 until 1946. Following the war he became a draftsman in
the engineering department of Hammerhill Paper Company in Erie,
Pennsylvania. Later he worked as a reservations agent and in customer
service for United Airlines. He married and had two children.
Clifford Wadsworth Birch, Jr.,
of Monroe, North Carolina, on February 15, 2004. B.S. in mechanical
engineering and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served in the
Navy during World War II. He bought the family business, Birch Brothers,
and operated it until handing it over to his sons in 1968. He was active
in town affairs, serving on the boards of the local hospital, YMCA,
bank, and Kiwanis Club. He was a Gilford selectman, served on the
Gilford planning board, Gilford budget committee, Gilford Community
Church, and held numerous other positions before becoming a four-term
New Hampshire state representative. He resigned from the legislature to
move south, where his business opened a plant. Survivors include his
wife, three sons, three grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
Harry Walker Files, Jr.,
84, from Portland, Maine, on June 3, 2006. B.A. in business
administration, a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, ROTC, and played
intramural sports. He grew up on Peaks Island and obtained his captain’s
license before completing high school. He piloted the Sabino and
Emita ferries throughout Casco Bay from Portland to Bailey’s and
Orr’s islands. He graduated from the University of Maine in three years
and immediately joined the Navy. He was a veteran of the D-Day invasion
and continued to serve after the war, teaching naval science at
Dartmouth. He retired from military service after 12 years where his
assignments took him to Europe, China, Japan, and the Philippines. He
then began a career as a district manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance
where he remained for 25 years. He is survived by two children including
Ann Files Noll ’68 and two grandchildren.
Charles “Buddy” Priestley Inman,
85, of Richmond, Virginia, on May 2, 2006. B.A. in economics and a
member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He joined the Army and saw combat in
Normandy, northern France, Ardennes, central Europe, and Rhineland. He
began his career as a stockbroker, but later joined his father-in-law in
the family’s wholesale grocery in Richmond, Virginia. He worked in
various capacities, from a sales representative to management and CEO.
He was a Cub and Boy Scout leader, served as president of the Kiwanis
Club in Richmond, and was active in other civic groups. Survivors
include his wife and two children.
Mary Elizabeth Sargent,
85, from Bucksport, Maine, on June 24, 2006. B.S. in home economics and
a member of the Home Economics Club. She was a veteran of World War II
serving in the WAVES from 1944 until 1946. After the war she was
employed as an assistant dietitian at Boston City Hospital. She received
her B.A. in Bible theology from Providence Bible Institute in 1954. She
was employed as a public school teacher for 10 years and 12 years in
food service. She is survived by four siblings including Charlie Barns
’54.
Ruth Marie Corliss Splan,
84, from Zephyrhills, Florida, on June 1, 2006. Attended from 1939 until
1940. She spent many years in Sherman Mills as a “farmer’s wife,”
homemaker, and later was a school bus driver for SAD 25. She is survived
by three children, 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and
brother Ray Corliss ’43.
Roger Edwin Stearns, Sr.,
85, from Bangor, Maine, on April 7, 2006. Attended from 1939 until 1940.
In 1942 he was employed with Bangor Hydro Electric as an engineering
draftsman. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air
Force from 1945 until 1946. After his service he was employed as an
architectural draftsman with Crowell, Lancaster, Higgins, and Webster.
Later while employed with Eaton Tarbell he worked on the design of the
Maine Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus. He enjoyed
Green Lake, winters in Bradenton, Florida; and gardening. He lobbied for
the successful restoration of the U.S.S. Battleship Maine
monument in Bangor. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Frances
Wolverton Stearns ’38, six children including Donald ’67, 11
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
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Warren Wilkins Nute, Jr.,
84, from Long Beach, California, on April 14, 2005. Attended from 1940
until 1942 and again from 1946 until 1947. He was a member of Phi Mu
Delta fraternity and the varsity track and football teams. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Navy Air Corps from 1942 until
1945. In 1948 he obtained his B.S. degree from the University of
Southern California. He was employed as a sales engineer and vice
president of G.M. Cooke. He was the father of three children.
Albert Field Reynolds,
84, from Murrieta, California, on January 4, 2006. Attended from 1940
until 1942. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Naval Air
Corps from 1942 until 1946. He was a dive-bomber pilot on the USS
Hornet in the Pacific and was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross. He was a Foreign Service officer from 1949 until 1970 and during
that time served in Korea where he was awarded the Bronze Star. In 1971
he was president of Reynolds Associates, an environmental sales and
service company, and was president of the California Association of
Environmental Professionals in 1975. He enjoyed skiing and mountain
climbing. He is survived by his wife of 60 years and was the father of
three children and seven grandchildren.
Jane Shirley Barker Sinskie,
82, from Industry, Maine, on March 28, 2004. Attended from 1940 until
1941 and was a member of the orchestra.
Gerald “Jerry” Marcus Tabenken,
83, from Portland, Maine, on April 13, 2006. B.A. in business
administration. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy
from 1943 until 1946. Following World War II he did graduate work at
Ohio State University and Northwestern University. He was a well-known
and respected businessman in Bangor for many years. He was past
president of: the Tabenken Corporation, a wholesale distributor and
importer of wine and malt beverages; the National Beer Wholesalers
Association of America; Susan Curtis Charitable Foundation; and the
Maine Wine & Beer Wholesalers Association. He served as the president’s
special ambassador to Saint Lucia under President Carter and as Maine
campaign chairman for President Carter, Senator George Mitchell, and
Edmund Muskie. He was a trustee of Hebron Academy, Unity College, and
the Maine State Retirement System. His philanthropic work included
airlifting Ethiopian Jews to Israel, supporting the arts in Maine by
serving as chairman of Maine Advocates of the Arts Commission, and area
chairman of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. He also
served in the U.S. Naval Academy as an information and recruitment
officer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, two sons, and three
grandchildren.
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Carol Stevens Angelone,
82, of Cumberland Foreside, Maine, and Naples, Florida, on April 8,
2006. Attended from 1941-1943 and then joined the WAVES. After the war
she and her husband moved to Portland and in 1947 founded Pizza by
Angelone, believed to be the first pizzeria in Maine. They later
expanded, opening four other stores in the greater Portland area. She is
survived by five daughters, one son, 13 grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, and two brothers, Robert Stevens ’50 and Daniel
Stevens ’58.
Robert “Bob” Manning Moulton,
83, from South Portland and Scarborough, Maine, on April 9, 2006. B.S.
in forestry and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, “M” Club, Forestry
Club, played intramural sports and tackle on the football team. Although
he graduated with the Class of 1948 he wished to affiliate with the
Class of 1945. He was a veteran of World War II enlisting in the Navy in
1942 and serving until 1946. He spent more than two years in the Pacific
Theatre. In the 1950s he began working in the heating and plumbing
business in New York and in the early 1960s returned to Maine and was
the owner of Robert M. Moulton Plumbing & Heating. He was a big sports
fan and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren’s games. He
enjoyed time at his summer home in Prouts Neck. He is survived by five
children including William ’71, Edward ’74, and Margaret Moulton Frey
’71, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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Daniel James Frazier, Jr.,
83, from Orono, Maine, on May 27, 2006. B.A. in history and government,
a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, and played baseball. He taught and
coached at Lee Academy, served three terms in the Maine House of
Representatives, was executive director of the Maine State Employees
Association, and was president for many years of Sargent, Tyler, and
West. He was very involved in the town of Orono and served as chairman
of the Orono school board, past president of the Orono/ Old Town
Kiwanis, and was auctioneer for the Kiwanis Club’s yearly auction. He
was a member of the “M” Club at the university. He enjoyed the Red Sox,
golfing, vegetable gardening, and family. He is survived by his wife of
55 years Mary Hatt Frazier ’49, daughters Janet Frazier Scala ’75 and
Holly Frazier Kany ’81, son Scott ’77, and six grandchildren.
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Barbara Anne Pomeroy Bailey,
81, from Peabody, Massachusetts, on June 28, 2006. Attended from 1943
until 1944. She was employed as an administrative assistant at the First
Baptist Church in Peabody, volunteered at the J.B. Thomas Hospital, and
led diabetic support groups. She was past president of the Peabody
Women’s Club, and a member of the Peabody Historical Society and the
Literature Club of Peabody. She was a den mother with the Boy Scouts, a
Camp Fire Girl leader, and enjoyed sewing, ceramics, collecting stamps,
cooking, and genealogy. She is survived by her husband of 59 years John
’50, four children, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Bayard “Don” M. Cronkhite,
83, of Andover,
Massachusetts, on February 21, 2005. B.S. in mechanical engineering and
a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Survivors include his two
daughters, son Peter ’74, and four grandchildren.
Barbara “Mac” Coleen MacNair Edwards,
81, from Houlton, Maine, on April 16, 2006. B.A. in psychology and a
member of the Maine Christian Association, Maine Masque, and the honor
society Sigma Mu Sigma. She taught in Houlton schools for 10 years. She
was a member of the American Association of University Women, the Great
Books Club, Retired Teachers Association, Houlton Regional Hospital
Auxiliary, the Church of the Good Shepard, and the Episcopal Church
Women’s Group. She enjoyed making quilts for the church raffle, quilt
shows, and the hospital newborn nursery. She is survived by three
daughters, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and sister
Gennette MacNair Hawley ’51.
Eugene “Gene” Alberto Mawhinney,
84, from Orono, Maine, on June 24, 2006. B.S. in education, M.A. in 1949
in history and government and a member of the President Education Club,
Politics Club, International Relations Club, Maine Christian
Association, and the honor society Kappa Delta Pi. He was a veteran of
World War II serving in the Army from 1942 until 1946. While serving in
the Signal Corps he was on duty in England, France, and Germany in the
information and education division. From 1951 until 1955 he taught at
Truman State College in Missouri, received his Ph.D. in 1955 from the
University of Illinois, and taught at Elmira College in New York from
1955 until 1959. In 1959 he returned to Maine and joined the department
of history and government. In 1966 it became the department of political
science and he became its chair. His service to the university included
31 years of teaching, nine years as department chair, and 17 years as
pre-law advisor. He was a member of Maine’s Judicial Council for 28
years, a member of the Maine Ethics Commission, and president of the
North East Political Science Association in the late 1970s. After his
retirement in 1990 he continued as Professor Emeritus, teaching and
advising pre-law students. The Maine State Bar Association awarded him
the Distinguished Service Award in 1987. He received the Distinguished
Maine Professor Award in 1982, the Black Bear Award in 1996, and the
Pine Tree Emblem Service Award in 2002 for his dedicated service to the
University of Maine and to the University of Maine Alumni Association.
He served as president of the Senior Alumni and continued to serve on
the Senior Alumni Council. He was an active member of the Church of the
Universal Fellowship since 1959 and a life member of the Warren Lodge.
He enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting, Maine history, summers at
Gardner’s Lake, and volunteering at Eastern Maine Medical Center. He is
survived by his wife of 59 years Annie Dowling Mawhinney ’43, two
children, five granddaughters, and brother-in-law Vincent Dowling ’49
and his wife Evelyn Look Dowling ’45.
Elaine Frances Wilson Nye,
from Westwood, Massachusetts, on June 22, 2006. B.S. in education. She
received her M.Ed. in 1950 from Boston University. She was employed as a
teacher for 42 years in Quincy and Westwood. She volunteered with the
local historical society restoring an 1847 one-room schoolhouse. She is
survived by one son, three stepchildren, eight grandchildren, and
several great-grandchildren.
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Burton Warren Crossland,
81, from Mexico, Maine, on May 28, 2006. B.S. in electrical engineering
and a member of Chi Rho Sigma fraternity. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Marines from 1944 until 1946. He was employed for 26
years as a senior electrical engineer for Raytheon in Waltham,
Massachusetts, designing radar for bombers. In the late 1960s he
relocated to Mauri where he owned and operated a jewelry business
specializing in black coral. He enjoyed traveling. He is survived by
four siblings: Lloyd ’42, Joyce Crossland Morgan ’51, Fern Crossland
Stearns ’54, and Gail Parent ’91.
Albert “Whit” Edward Whitney, Jr.,
83, from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on June 24, 2006. B.S. in mechanical
engineering and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He attended from
1941 until 1943 and again after the war, graduating in 1948. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1943 until
1945 where he was awarded bombardier wings. After the war he was
employed with Wright Aeronautical Corporation in New Jersey as a test
engineer and then with Lear as an aircraft electro-mechanical and radio
equipment engineer. In the late 1950s he worked for Sanders Associates
in New Hampshire helping to develop the transponder system, which went
into production with the USS George Washington. He spent the last
35 years of employment with the Naval Underwater Systems Center in
Newport, Rhode Island. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and reading. He is
survived by two daughters.
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Harry Allen, M.D.,
80, from Needham, Massachusetts, died on June 4, 2006, from a pulmonary
embolism. B.A. in zoology and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity
and was captain of the varsity tennis team for two years. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1944 until 1946. He
received his M.S. in zoology from Northeastern in 1951, his M.S. in
public health from Harvard in 1956, and his M.D. from New York Medical
College in 1956. In the 1950s he was appointed assistant director and
executive director at the division of health and aging for the Kansas
board of health. In the early 1960s he became the regional program
director for chronic diseases in Boston and from the late 1960s into the
1970s he was associate regional health director. In the late 1970s he
was medical advisor to the secretary of the department of transportation
and medical advisor to the commandant to the U.S. Coast Guard where he
responsible for the planning and delivery of health care to 40,000
active duty personnel. In 1980 he was presented with the Legion of Merit
for improving the health status of the Coast Guard. He retired in 1981
after 30 years of federal service as a rear admiral. He is survived by
his wife of 56 years, three children including Stephanie Allen Holmes
’77 and three grandsons.
Gerald “Jerry” Maynard Bates, Jr.,
80, from Portland, Maine, on July 2, 2006. B.S. in mechanical
engineering and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. While at the
university he was drafted into the Army and served during World War II
from 1944 until 1946. After graduation he obtained his M.S. degree from
the University of Michigan. He was employed with the state of Maine as
the assistant director of the division of health engineering for the
Maine Drinking Water program. He was a life member of the NRA, a member
of the Maine Association of Professional Engineers, and the Appalachian
Mountain Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, sailing,
canoeing, camping, skiing, and snowmobiling. He is survived by his wife
of 57 years and one son.
Sumner “Bernie” Bernstein,
of West Roxbury,
Massachusetts, died on March 29, 2006, of lung cancer. B.A. in
business administration and a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, Pale
Blue Key, Hillel, Freshman Club, Der Deutsche Verein Club, was an
assistant football manager, and worked on the Prism. He served in
the occupation forces in Japan following World War II and also served in
Korea. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Campaign Star,
Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, and an Overseas
Bar. He was office manager for the Boston Housing Court. Survivors
include his wife of 52 years, a son and daughter, two grandchildren, and
a sister.
Howard “Howie” Coffin Bronsdon,
79, from Casper, Wyoming, on November 23, 2005. B.S. in mechanical
engineering. He was employed with Amoco Refinery as a mechanical
engineer from 1951 until his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed downhill and
cross-country skiing, was a ski instructor and was an original member of
the Casper Mountain ski patrol. He served as a Boy Scout leader and
enjoyed ski-diving, hunting, hiking, and piloting a Cessna. He is
survived by his wife of 22 years, two stepsons, and two brothers
including William ’44.
Charlotte “Charli” Ann Alex Schneider,
78, of Rye, New York, on November 5, 2005. B.A. in government and a
member of Maine Christian Association, Freshman Club, Maine Masque,
International Relations, Young Republicans, Radio Guild, debate team,
General Senate Committee, and a cheerleader. She worked in public
relations and as a fund raising professional consulting for UNICEF,
colleges, hospitals, and charitable organizations. In 1958, she took an
eight-week motor scooter trip around the United States. In retirement,
she enjoyed skiing, gardening, and serving on community boards. She was
the mother of one child and two grandchildren. She is survived by her
husband and brother Joseph Alex ’53.
Wallace “Wally” Leo Woodcock,
82, from Veazie, Maine, on June 2, 2006. B.A. in English, M.A. in 1954,
and a member of Kappa Phi Kappa fraternity and the Maine Christian
Association. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Third
Armored Division from 1943 until 1945 as a medic. He received the Bronze
Star for bravery during the Battle of the Bulge. He taught and coached
at Fort Fairfield High School for 11 years. He moved to Bangor and
taught English and was department chair at Bangor High School for many
years. He retired in 1980. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Marie
Perry Woodcock ’49, seven children including Ann Woodcock Weiss ’73,
Mary Woodcock Johnson ’77, and Nora Woodcock Duff ’80, and 16
grandchildren.
George Rogers Wyman,
80, of Gorham, Maine, on April 28, 2006. Attended 1946-1947. He served
in the Navy during World War II. He was a master sheet metal worker for
many years. He enjoyed his family, gardening, touring in his Model A
Ford, and building boats and furniture from wood that he sawed in his
sawmill. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, four sons including
Raymond ’71, eight grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters.
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David “Dave” Charles Allen,
77, from West Hartford, Connecticut, on June 16, 2006. B.S. in
mechanical engineering and a member of the Ski Team, Outing Club, Ski
Patrol, Maine Christian Association, American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, student branch of the Red Cross, and was the baseball manager
for three years. He spent 55 years as a professional engineer. He worked
in manufacturing and development, applications engineering, contracting,
and consulting. He was among the first to write computer software for
building systems design applications. He owned and operated Allen
Associates, a consulting engineering firm in Bloomfield, Connecticut,
for 22 years, which he sold to vanZelm, Heywood, and Shadford of West
Hartford in 1999. He remained on as a senior technical associate. He was
an instrumental figure in the local heating/refrigeration/air
conditioning industry and contributed to the formation of the American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
in the late 1950s. In 1984 he was awarded ASHRAE’s Member of the Year
Award, in 1994 he was awarded life membership, and in 2004 was
recognized for 50 years of service. He was a member of the Hartford
Rotary and the First Baptist Church of West Hartford serving as chairman
of the board of trustees, chairman of the general board, and as a member
of many special committees. He was a Red Sox fan, supported UConn
basketball teams, and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. He is
survived by his wife of 56 years, three children, two grandchildren, and
two sisters including Martha Allen Irvine ’44.
Robert Henry Briggs,
84, from Hallowell, Maine, on June 14, 2006. B.A. in business
administration and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He worked in
his family’s automobile business in Augusta and Gardiner before entering
Northeastern University. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the
Army from 1942 until 1946. In 1942 he was drafted and served in China
with the Army Corps of Engineers laying pipeline. After the war he
obtained his degree and rejoined the family business, first at Capitol
City Motors in Augusta and then at Waterville Auto Sales. After the
business closed he worked as a service manager for Coe Chevrolet in
Augusta. He enjoyed his home on Beaver Island. He is survived by his
wife of 52 years, five children including Robert ’79, four
grandchildren, and three siblings including John ’53.
Robert “Bob”
Austin Campbell,
79, from Kingston, Rhode Island, on June 14, 2006. B.A. in business. He
was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He was president of
J.C. Campbell Paper Company in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and after
retirement was a dock master at Conanicut Marina in Jamestown, Rhode
Island, where he also worked as a lobsterman. He was an accomplished
pilot and sailor. He is survived by his wife, one son and four
stepchildren.
Arthur “Bud” Norrie Dresser, Jr.,
88, of Dedham, Maine, on May 15, 2006. Attended in 1946. A veteran of
the Army during World War II, he was awarded the Bronze Star. He retired
from New England Telephone Company. He played an active part in
establishing the Dedham Fire Department, served on the school board, and
was a trustee of the Dedham Congregational Church. He enjoyed the
outdoors and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife
of 65 years, five children including Arthur ’65, Jay ’77, Carolyn
Dresser Fox ’68, and Mary Dresser Blair ’82, seven grandchildren, and
nine great-grandchildren.
Thomas Raymond Hale,
76, of Caribou, Maine,
on April 22, 2006. Associates degree in agricultural engineering. He was
a farmer and potato grower on the family farm for many years. For more
than 25 years he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a rural
route carrier. He was a member of the band of the Anah Temple Shrine and
was a lifetime member of the Future Farmers of America and enjoyed
collecting and restoring antique tractors. Survivors include three sons,
three daughters, fourteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Leon Eugene Kirkpatrick,
Sr. 83, of Brewer, Maine, on May 5, 2006. Attended 1946-1947 and
later received an honorary degree from Husson College. He was a veteran
of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1943 until 1945. He
flew 52 combat missions over Europe as a top turret gunner. He received
the Air Medal, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Oak
Leaf Clusters, the European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, a
Sliver Service Star, a Bronze Service Star, the Distinguished Unit
Citation, the American Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal, and the Purple
Heart. He was self-employed in property management and real estate.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, seven children including Hazel
Kirkpatrick Poulin ’74, daughter-in-law Sue Royal Kirkpatrick ’77, 13
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Brian Sears Neal, Sr.,
85,
of Millinocket, Maine, on April 7, 2006. B.A. in business and a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II
serving in the Army from 1940 until 1945. After the war he was employed
with Kelso, Page Construction as a field supervisor and later as an
accountant for Sperry Rand Corporation in Gainesville, Florida. He was a
member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the
Masons. He is survived by his son.
Harlan “Smitty” Roger Smith, Sr.,
81, from Burlington, Vermont, and Bar Harbor, Maine, on June 21, 2006.
B.S. in physical education, a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, and
played football, basketball, and baseball. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1943 until 1946. He briefly taught
in the Norway/South Paris high school and served as the football coach.
He then was employed with New York Life Insurance for 30 years and
retired in 1988. He was active in his community as a member of the
Burlington, Vermont, high school boosters; president of the St. Joseph’s
Home and School Association, and coached baseball and football. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling the back roads of Maine and
Vermont looking for partridge or a fishing spot. He is survived by five
children including Paula Smith Ross ’85, and Gregory ’83, and 11
grandchildren.
Ann Burbank Taylor,
78, from Plymouth, Michigan, on April 21, 2006. B.S. in home economics
and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Class Council, and the honor
society Sigma Mu Sigma. She was a homemaker, raising two children. She
was a lifelong member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, and enjoyed
reading, wintering in Florida, and supporting charitable organizations.
She is survived by one son and four grandchildren.
Donald “Don” Jackson Waring,
81, of Brewer, Maine,
and Leesburg, Florida, on April 10, 2006. B.A. in public management and
M.A. in public management in 1952. He was a member of: the honor society
Pi Kappa Delta and honorary forensic society; Debate Team, serving as
vice president and president of the debate council; and played baseball,
basketball, and softball. He was a veteran of World War II serving in
the Navy Seabees from 1943 until 1946. He served in the South Pacific
and China with the 122nd Construction Battalion. After
earning his degrees, he became the town manager of Mars Hill and Dexter
before becoming city manager of Brewer. In Brewer he also served as a
school board member, mayor for two terms, and a member of the Brewer
Development Commission. He coached Little League and was a Black Bear
hockey supporter from the program’s inception. After his public service
career, he entered the investment business as a financial consultant and
worked in that field for more than 35 years, the last few years in
semi-retirement with Means Investment Company. He served on the board of
the University of Maine Foundation, was a member of the Senior Alumni
Scholarship Committee, and corporator of Eastern Maine Medical Center
and other organizations. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bridge,
reading, and his family. Survivors include his three children, seven
grandchildren, and a great-grandson.
Robert Stewart White,
of Cupertino, California, on December 27, 2005. B.S. in horticulture
and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Army from 1943 until 1946. He owned a nursery and
landscaping business before working in the insurance industry for 10
years. He then became a science teacher and taught for 26 years in the
Cupertino Union School District. He enjoyed carpentry, building, and
antique tools and clocks. He volunteered with earthquake preparedness,
search and rescue, and was past president of the Kiwanis. Survivors
include his wife, five children, nine grandchildren, and two
great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth “Biba”
Noel Woods,
78, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 11, 2006. B.S. in
home economics and a member of the Home Economics Club and the Maine
Christian Association. She is survived by two daughters including Paula
Fallon ’80, five grandchildren, and sister Virginia Noel Wight ’49.
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Coralie Blanche Todd Adams,
75, of Orlando, Florida, on July 9, 2005. Attended from 1947-1948. In
the 1950s she was employed as a receptionist at Cary Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, two sons, and three
grandchildren.
Paul Gordon Angus,
78, from Wellesley, Massachusetts, on March 17, 2006. B.S. in animal
science and a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a veteran of
World War II serving in the Navy. He obtained a degree from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute. He was employed as a mechanical engineer with
Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut and later as vice president of Raytherm
in Medway, Massachusetts. He enjoyed jazz, big bands, spending summers
on Cape Cod, and was a devoted Red Sox fan. He is survived by seven
children, and 11 grandchildren.
Marilyn “Ray” Maude Raymond Boss,
76, from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, on June 19, 2006. B.A. in mathematics
and a member of Phi Mu sorority. She was a homemaker, raising five
children She lived in Greenfield, Massachusetts, where she was a member
of the National Association for the Protection of Children, the
Greenfield Hospital Junior League, and the Greenfield Country Club
Women’s Golf League. She enjoyed golf. She is survived by her husband of
54 years Richard ‘55, five children including Richard ’74, Stephen ’76,
and Kathleen Boss ’77, and eight grandchildren.
Charles Irving Boutot,
77, from Mattawamkeag and Old Town, Maine, on June 24, 2006. Attended in
1947. He was employed with Great Northern Paper and retired in 1986. He
enjoyed music and sports and worked with youth teams in Mattawamkeag. He
is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren.
Vera “Vee” Eleanor Edfors Collins,
76, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 16, 2006. B.A. in psychology and a
member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Maine Christian Association
cabinet, Glee Club, Madrigal Singers, president and secretary of Women’s
Forum, co chair of embassy week, and the honor society Sigma Mu Sigma.
She later earned a master’s degree in social work in the teaching of
reading. She substituted in Kalamazoo and Portage, Michigan, schools and
worked as a social worker for Catholic Family Services. She also
conducted a children’s choir for 19 years, gave piano lessons, and sang
with the Bach Festival Chorus, Kalamazoo Singers, and the Society for
Old Music. Survivors include her husband David ’52, five children, nine
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Louis Paul Guilmette,
82, from Sarasota, Florida, on May 23, 2006. B.A. in business
administration and a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He was a veteran of
World War II serving in the Army from 1943 until 1946. After graduation
he lived in New York City and was employed as an advertising manager of
a women’s glove firm. From 1954 until 1958 he handled special promotions
for a large textile firm. Following his father’s death in 1958, he
returned to Maine and took over the family’s real estate business,
Guilmette Realty, in Auburn, Maine, and later joining Millett-Potvin
Realty. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, two children including
Michele Guilmette Kane ’83, and four grandchildren.
Michael John Ivanisin,
80, of Holden, Massachusetts, on March 16, 2005. B.S. in mechanical
engineering. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked for
Riley Stoker Company for 40 years before retiring in 1984. He collected
hats, enjoyed photography, and belonged to St. George’s Church.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years and three children.
Alvan Mersky,
79, from Boston, Massachusetts, on July 11, 2006. B.A. in journalism, a
member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, Student Senate, president of the
Press Club, editor of Freshman Handbook, news editor of The
Annex, and won first prize for a radio script contest. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1946 until 1947. In the
1970s he was employed as a manufacturing representative for sporting
goods and later was in real estate. He is survived by three daughters
and four grandchildren.
Bradley “Brad” Tuttle Shaw,
79, from Portland, Maine, on May 24, 2006. B.A. in business
administration and served in the men’s student senate. He was a veteran
of World War II serving in the Navy from 1945 until 1947. In 1952 he
began employment with Dennison Manufacturing in Massachusetts, and for
many years was a manager in the surety department of U.S. Fidelity in
South Portland. After retirement he was an active counselor for the
Service Corps of Retired Executives and on committees for the State
Street Church and Seventy-Five State Street. He is survived by his wife,
daughter, and grandson.
John Theodore Skolfield, Jr.,
78, of Winter Park, Florida, on March 29, 2006. B.A. in political
science, a member of Theta Chi fraternity, and played football. He
served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and as a naval officer. He graduated
from Harvard Law School in 1954 and practiced law in Winter Park for
more than 40 years. He was recalled to active duty with the Navy during
the Korean conflict. He traveled widely, piloting private planes and
navigating large and small watercraft. He was a director of the Winter
Park Rotary Club, chairman of the local United Way, and served on other
community organizations. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, four
children, and two grandchildren.
Milton Starling Stone,
80, of Falmouth, Maine, on May 7, 2006. Attended 1947-1949. He joined
the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and saw action in Okinawa.
After two years at the University of Maine, the Korean War broke out and
he reenlisted and served in Korea. Following his military service, he
worked for the U.S. Postal Service in the Washington, D.C. and
surrounding areas until retirement, when he moved to Florida. He enjoyed
gardening and his cats and dogs. Survivors include his brother, sister,
nieces, and nephews.
Benjamin “Dover”
Tucker, Jr.,
80, from Augusta, Maine, on April 2, 2006. B.A. in journalism and a
member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, the Maine Press Club, and a
Maine Campus reporter and editor. He was a veteran of World
War II serving in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He was a gunnery mate
on several Liberty Ships including the S.S. John H. Hammond, the
Tusculum Victory, the Sea Hydra, and the USS Helena.
He was employed as an associate/advertising editor for the Presque
Isle Star Herald, The Boothbay Register, and managing editor of the
Advertiser Democrat. In 1964 he began working as public
information director for the Maine Department of Agriculture and later
for the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries, Department of Commerce
and Industry, and the Department of Human Services. He retired in 1991.
He was a member of the Norway Universalist Church, the Norway Fish and
Game Association, and a charter member of the Norway Jaycees. He was a
Boston Red Sox fan and had an amazing recollection for baseball
statistics from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He enjoyed Civil War
history, photography, and drawing caricatures. He is survived by five
children including Mark ’78, eight grandchildren, and one
great-grandson.
Thelma Mary Watson,
86, from Hampden, Maine, on June 17, 2006. B.S. in education, M.Ed. in
1959, and a member of Epsilon Tau Epsilon sorority. She taught at
Madawaska High School, Fryeburg Academy, and Brewer High School. She
later was an instructor at Husson College for 17 years and was head of
the business education department for 10 years. In 1973 she was a
professor and academic dean at Casco Bay College in Portland and the
last two years of her career she served as its president. She retired in
1983. She is survived by a sister and nieces and nephews.
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Carolyn Nina Nickerson Card,
74, of
Wellington and Fort Collins, Colorado, on January 6, 2004.
Attended 1948-1951 and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She married
Seymour Card ’51 and they lived in Vermont where he ran a veterinary
practice. He became head of the veterinary science department at Penn
State University. Upon his retirement, they moved to Colorado. Survivors
include three children, 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Constance Marietta Cook Emerson,
74, from Charlestown, South Carolina, on October 8, 2005. Attended from
1948 until 1949 and a member of Chi Omega sorority. After leaving the
university she graduated from Fisher Junior College in Boston. She was a
homemaker, raising two daughters and serving as the wife of a vice
admiral in the Navy, living in Newport, Rhode Island; St. Angela,
Indiana; Annandale, Virginia; and Charleston. She is survived by three
daughters and four grandchildren.
Harold “Hap” Towne Gerrish,
D.M.D., 76, from Bowerbank, Maine, on June 29, 2006. Attended from 1948
until 1950 and a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Sophomore Owls,
and the Ski Team. He transferred to Tufts Dental School and graduated
with his D.M.D. in 1955. While in school he also played first violin
with the Boston Pops for three years. He was a veteran of the Army
serving from 1956 until 1957. He returned to Maine in 1957 and opened a
dental practice in Dover-Foxcroft where he remained until 2001. At that
time he briefly worked for Twin City Dental in Bangor. He was a 49-year
member of the Kiwanis of Dover-Foxcroft serving in many positions. He
also served 28 years on the board of Kiwanis Foundation of New England
and was president for two years. He was a member of the Squaw Mountain
Education Ski Foundation, YMCA, Masons, Anah Temple Shrine, and founder
of the Pony Club Stables in Newburgh. He served on the boards of Taylor
Osteopathic Hospital, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Mayo Regional
Hospital, and the New England Medical Center in Boston. He enjoyed his
home on Sebec Lake and traveling. He is survived by his wife Judy Flint
Gerrish ’90, six children including: Margaret Gerrish Loring ’79, Greg
’83, Tammy Gerrish Ingalls ’85, and Beth Gerrish Renzetti ’90; nine
grandchildren including Josh Sjostrom ’04, and his sister Mary Gerrish
Canning ’53.
George Emile Guy,
75, from Westfield, Maine, on May 17, 2005. Attended from 1948 until
1950. He obtained his B.A. in 1972 from Golden Gate University. He was
the father of seven children.
Robert “Hef” Hall Hefler,
76, from Brunswick, Maine, on June 21, 2006. B.S. in physical education,
M.Ed. in 1961, and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, ROTC, and played
varsity football. After graduation he obtained a master’s degree from
Northeastern University in Boston in 1964. He was a veteran of the Army
Reserve with two active duty assignments. He was a science teacher at
Brunswick Junior High School for 25 years, retiring in 1976. After
retirement he owned and operated a masonry business. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, golfing, and his hunting camp. He was a member of the Brunswick
Golf Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Mary Littlefield
Hefler ’51, four daughters including Karen Hefler Wood ’79, and Carol
Hefler Bauer ’75, six grandchildren, and his brother Richard ’53.
Joseph Lewis Ladd,
73, of Penobscot, Maine, on April 26, 2006. Associate in agriculture. He
served in the Army and worked at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut. Later,
he fished with his own boat offshore out of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
He retired from St. Regis Paper Company in Bucksport in 1994, after 28
years. He enjoyed the outdoors, playing cards with friends, telling
stories, and his family, especially teasing his grandchildren. Survivors
include five siblings, three children, and nine grandchildren.
Frederick “Fred” Colby Littlefield,
76, from Olmstead Falls, Ohio, on July 26, 2005. B.S. in physical
education and a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. In the 1970s he
was employed as a district sales manager for Hussey Metals Division in
Cleveland, Ohio. He was the father of four children and 10
grandchildren.
John “Jack” Joseph Quinlan,
77, of Windham, Maine, on May 7, 2006. B.A. in education and played
baseball. He served in the Army during World War II in Tokyo, Japan. He
taught school in Gloucester and Beverly, Massachusetts, and then moved
his family to Maine, where he taught in Portland and Cumberland. He
enjoyed organic gardening and studying World War II. Survivors include
his son, daughter, and grandson.
George Cameron Shute,
84, of New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 25, 2004. B.A. in geology and a
member of Sigma Chi, captain of the golf team, and president of the
geology club Rock and Hammer. He served in World War II and later worked
with Siesta Oil and Exploration Company in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Alfred “Al” Martin Wynne,
76, from Amherst, Massachusetts, on June 16, 2006. B.S. in chemical
engineering, M.S. in 1955, and a member of the American Chemical
Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Newman Club, and the
honor society Tau Beta Pi. He was employed as a telegraph/tower operator
and a chemist for Eastman Kodak before receiving a Ph.D. in 1970 from
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. For 38 years he was a member
of the chemistry faculty at the University of Massachusetts, retiring in
1995. He was active in the Voice of the Faithful, a charter member and
cofounder of the Amherst Railway Society, and a volunteer driver for the
American Cancer Society. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, two
children, and one grandchild.
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George William Earle,
72, from North Augusta, South Carolina, on April 9, 2006. B.S. in
biochemistry and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and the Maine
Outing Club. Although he graduated in 1955 he wished to affiliate with
the Class of 1954. He was employed with the DuPont Company and
Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site in radiological engineering. He
was a member of the Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness, Fairview
Presbyterian Church, and a life-member of the National Rifle
Association. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, six
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Patricia Anne
Chapman Roberts,
74, from Brunswick, Maine, and Littleton, Colorado, on February 16,
2006. B.S. in home economics. She was a homemaker, raising two children
and volunteered with the local 4-H and various county extension
projects. She was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church, Coast
Guard Auxiliary, and Friendship Force. She enjoyed summers on Maquoit
Bay, gardening, and bird watching. She is survived by her husband of 51
years Cecil ’53, two children, and two grandsons.
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Constance “Connie” Leone Lewis Calkin,
73, from Golden, Colorado, on June 5, 2006. B.S. in sociology and a
member of Chi Omega sorority, All Maine Women, Sophomore Eagles, Glee
Club, Modern Dance Club, Women’s Athletic Association, Maine Christian
Association, Phi Mu Sigma honor society, Panhellenic Council
representative and president, and played sports for three years. M.S. in
1968 and Ph.D. in 1982, both from the University of Denver. She was
employed as the director of field education and student services at the
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. She volunteered
with the Family Tree, The Conflict Center, and the Jeffco Community
Services Advisory Board. She enjoyed yoga, tennis, and walking. She is
survived by her husband of 49 years William ’55, ’60G, three children,
and seven grandchildren.
Keith Revere
Goff,
74, from Boluton, Connecticut, on May 25, 2006. B.S. in animal science
and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He began running the
family’s dairy farm in 1955. When the herd was sold in 1963 he returned
to school and obtained his M.S. from Cornell in 1967. He moved to
Connecticut and began working as a county extension agent working with
dairy farmers. He received many awards including the Distinguished
Service Award from the National County Agent Association. After
retirement in 1991 he enjoyed refurbishing lawn tractors, attending folk
music events, and traveling to agricultural museums and gristmills
across the country. He is survived by his wife of 51 years two children,
and two grandchildren.
Harry Albert Harmon,
73, from Jericho, Vermont, on June 4, 2006. B.S. in agriculture, M.Ed.
in 1964, and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, the Newman Club,
Agriculture Club, and assistant baseball manager his junior year. He was
a veteran of the Army serving from 1955 until 1957 in Germany. He began
teaching in 1957 at Old Town High School, moved to the Bangor school
system, and in 1965 moved to Burlington, Vermont, where he taught
science and was a guidance counselor at Burlington High School. He
enjoyed gardening, skiing, biking, running, his golden retrievers and
Maine coon cat. He is survived by his wife of 47 years and four
daughters.
Verna Whipple Hazen,
96, from Fairfield, Maine, on May 12, 2006. M.Ed. In 1931 she received
her B.S. from the University of New Hampshire and was employed as a
dietitian at Mass General and Maine General hospitals in the 1930s. She
was a math teacher beginning in the 1940s and retired as department head
in 1975 from Lawrence High School in Fairfield. She moved to Ft. Myers,
Florida, in 1996. She is survived by her son George ’72
Mary Joyce Libby Roundtree,
72, from East Waterboro, and Litchfield, Maine, on May 23, 2006. B.A. in
English. She taught English in the Litchfield schools and was active in
the community. She volunteered with the Little League, made costumes for
the school plays, and enjoyed traveling and quilting. She is survived by
four children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
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Ivan Vincent Ackerman, Jr.,
71, from Toms River, New Jersey, on March 5, 2006. Attended from 1952
until 1954 and was a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity. He is survived
by his wife.
Carolyn Graves Corcoran,
82, from Scarborough, Maine, on July 3, 2006. B.S. in education and
M.Ed. in 1963. She began teaching in Bucks Harbor and Augusta and later
in Ellsworth and Brewer. She became elementary supervisor in Millinocket
and director of curriculum in South Portland. She retired in 1982. She
was an active member of the Cumberland County Retired Teachers
Association and the Women’s Literary Union. She is survived by three
children including Janet Buck ’05, four grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren.
Leonidas “Leo” Peter Jonason,
76, of Bangor, Maine, on May 12, 2006. B.A. in economics and a member of
Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, student senate, and Veterans’ Affairs
Committee. He served in the Air Force in the Korean War. He was employed
by Westinghouse Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later was
branch manager for Litton Industries in Bangor. He served as the first
administrator of C.A. Dean Hospital in Greenville and was CEO of
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln. Upon retirement, he and his wife
bought and operated Jonason’s Green Lake Store until he suffered a
stroke. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, son and three daughters
including Karen Jonason Valesko ’73, eight grandchildren, and a
great-granddaughter.
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Patricia Anne Wright Kearns,
71, from New Vernon, New Jersey, on March 24, 2006. B.A. in history.
After graduation she moved to Mt. Vernon and raised five children. She
was active in the New Vernon Garden Club, the Morris County Golf Club,
and took tap dancing lessons and performed tap from the 1940s until her
death. She enjoyed traveling and had traveled the world extensively. She
volunteered with the Morristown Memorial Hospital and the Morristown
Community Theater. She is survived by her husband of 48 years William
’57, five children including William ’83, eight grandchildren, and two
sisters including Rosemary Wright FitzGerald ’58.
Charles “Chuck” Mello,
73, of Durand, Michigan, on August 10, 2003. B.S. in farm management and
a member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity, Agriculture Club, and served on
the general student senate, calendar committee, and leadership
conference committee. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the
Navy from 1948 until 1952 as sonar man 3rd class. He worked
as a railroad inspector and food and drug inspector before becoming a
bacteriologist for the Rhode Island Department of Health. In 1963 he was
the father of four children.
Francis Stearns Perry,
83, from Brunswick, Maine, on June 28, 2006. M.Ed. He was a veteran of
World War II and was a qualified day and night fighter pilot. From 1950
until 1953 he was a teacher at Freeport High School and principal from
1953 until 1956. He was headmaster of Peacham Academy, taught math and
French at Bigelow Junior High School in Massachusetts, and from 1963
until 1989 he taught math, physics, and French at Deering High School in
Portland. In addition he was an adult education instructor and
instructor at the University of Southern Maine. He enjoyed music and
played with The Generation Gap, The 60 Plus Band, and various other
groups. He was a member of the NEA and a 50-year member of the Masons.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, three children, two
grandchildren, and two sisters including Carolyn Bridges Blodgett ’69,
’81G.
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Alan Mitchell Bridges,
73, from Penobscot, Maine, on June 29, 2006. B.A. in history and
government. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Navy Air
Corps on the aircraft carrier Mindoro. He was employed for
several years by Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Portland and was director of
the health facilities planning council in Augusta. He is survived by
seven children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Hilda Louise Savage Callahan,
87, from Brewer, Maine, on June 10, 2006. She taught for 11 years in Bar
Harbor and for 21 years at the Washington Street School in Brewer. She
enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, needlework, and the Red Sox. She was
a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brewer, the NEA, MEA,
and a 50-year member of the Unison Rebekah Lodge of Bar Harbor. She is
survived by nieces and nephews including Richard Savage ’70.
Ronald Harold Knight,
75, from Bangor, Maine, on April 4, 2006. B.A. in journalism. He was a
veteran of the Navy serving during the Korean War aboard the aircraft
carriers Tarawa and Wasp. He was employed as the editor of
the Republican Journal in Belfast, Maine, until 1961. He then
worked on the state and city desks of the Portland Press Herald
and in 1965 joined the public information staff at the University of
Maine as a writer and editor. In 1974 he was appointed business editor
of the American Potato Journal. After retiring in 1991 he wrote
and photographed numerous features for the Bangor Daily News and
did freelance writing and photography for Husson College. He is survived
by his wife Viola Benoit Knight ’59, ’82G, three children including
Jennifer Knight Johnson ’81, and four grandchildren.
Eleanor “Phil” Philbrick,
86, from Augusta, Maine, on December 27, 1993. B.S. in education. In
1958 she was a teacher in Bucksport, Maine.
Thomas Edward Robinson,
73, from McLean, Virginia, on November 3, 2005. B.S. in engineering
physics. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Marines. He
is survived by his wife, two children, and two grandchildren.
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Norman “Norm” Joseph Bombery,
72, from Greenwich, Connecticut, and Port Richey, Florida, died on
February 18, 2006, from lung cancer. Associate degree in agriculture, a
member of the Agricultural Club, and captain of the intramural
basketball team. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Navy
from 1952 until 1956. He was employed by Yacht Haven West, then with
Greenwich Hospital as an electrician. For the next 12 years he was
employed as a sexton at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Riverside,
Connecticut. He is survived by a sister.
Wayne Clark Gilman,
72, of Middletown,
Connecticut, died as the result of an auto accident on April 4, 2006.
B.S. in dairy plant management and a member of the intramural athletic
association, Student Senate, Animal and Dairy Science Club, and played
baseball and golf. He served in the Army during the Korean War and also
served in the Air National Guard. Although he spent much of his adult
life outside of the state, “his heart belonged to Maine” according to
his family. During his working career, he worked for W.R. Grace before
conducting animal research at Wesleyan University and the University of
Georgia. A devoted family man, he was also passionate about his animals
and the Red Sox. He was a board member for the Godfrey Library, an
honorary member of ALLAS, and a member of the Cincinnati Society.
Survivors include his wife, son, two daughters, his brother Francis ’58,
and eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Kenneth Gary Henrich,
68, from Holden, Maine, on March 27, 2006. B.S. in agricultural business
management and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a veteran of the
Vietnam War serving in the Army Air Corps as a helicopter pilot. He was
employed for 25 years at Hano Business Forms in Worcester,
Massachusetts. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, antiques, and New
England sports. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Mary Dionne
Henrich ’62, three children, and eight grandchildren.
Howard Isaac Libby, Jr.,
95, from Burnham, Maine, on July 1, 2006. M.Ed. He graduated from Maine
Central Institute in 1928 and from Colby College in 1933. He taught
school in several Maine communities and later served as superintendent
of schools in Newport, South Berwick, and South Paris. He was
instrumental in establishing Oxford Hills school district and served as
its first superintendent. He was active in state and national school
superintendent’s associations and the Rotary. In 1967 he retired and
began a second career as a part-time salesman of children’s books. He
enjoyed gardening, his tree farm, and playing pool and Scrabble. He kept
daily diaries which chronicled his life. He is survived by his wife of
71 years, sons Gerald ’63 and Stephen ’72, seven grandchildren including
Kevin Libby ’86, 13 great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Norene Inez Roundy Libby,
99, from Gorham and Benton, Maine, on May 12, 2006. B.S. in education
and M.Ed. in 1965. She taught for a few years and took time off to raise
her daughter. She resumed teaching and was principal and taught seventh
and eight grades at Benton Station from 1950 until 1955. In 1956 she
began teaching at Waterville Junior High School, retiring in 1972. She
spent several winters in Florida and 15 years ago moved to Gorham. She
enjoyed traveling and on her 95th birthday went on a
seven-day cruise to the Caribbean. She enjoyed playing board games with
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, bird watching, oil painting,
reading, knitting, and writing letters to friends. She was a 60-year
member of the Clinton Grange, and a member of the Eastern Star. She is
survived by daughter Phyllis Libby Kent ’60, four grandchildren, and
eight great-grandchildren.
Herman Clark Lord,
68, of Auburn, Maine, on April 9, 2006. Attended from 1955 until 1958
and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He earned a degree
from Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts in 1963. He taught math and
computer science at Edward Little High School for 35 years and also at
the University of Maine Lewiston-Auburn. At the time of his retirement
in 1998 he was head of computer services for the Auburn school system.
He was a member of the board of Pine Tree Academy in Freeport for 22
years, serving several years as chairman. He belonged to the Auburn
Seventh-day Adventist Church, and loved birding, gardening, and
woodworking. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, son Michael ’98,
and four siblings including Philip ’55.
Jerome “Jerry” Michael Lovejoy,
70, from Lincoln, Maine, and Dearborn Heights, Michigan, on July 4,
2006. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Delta Tau Delta
fraternity, varsity band, and played intramural sports. He was employed
in the defense industry for many years and for the past 10 years was a
contact engineer with Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed horses and was part
of the North American Flying Horseman, riding in the Rose Bowl Parade.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, two children including Cherie
Lovejoy Scanlon ’78, three grandchildren, and brother Louis ’56.
Carroll “Robbie” Francis Robertson,
69, from Barefoot Bay, Florida, and Bangor, Maine, on June 8, 2006. B.A.
in mathematics. He was a partner in the McClure/Eaton/Robertson
Insurance Agency in Bangor. He was a member of the Methodist faith, the
Penobscot Country Club, and the Jaycees. In 1990 he and a friend rode
motorcycles along the perimeter of the United State, from Florida to
California, north to Washington, and back to Maine, riding 7,500 miles.
He is survived by his wife, three children including David ’86, three
step children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Delma Elaine Burgess Watt,
95, of Perry, Maine, on April 13, 2006. B.S. in education and M.Ed. in
1962. She taught English for many years in Calais and Robbinston. She
was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Calais, and later played
the organ for Blakey United Methodist Church in Eastport. She was a
member of the Perry and Robbinston granges. Survivors include her son,
several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Victor Lee Wolmer,
68, from Hampton, Connecticut, on March 3, 2006. Attended from 1955
until 1956. Graduated from Massachusetts College of Optometry in 1961.
He was a Boy Scout leader, cyclist, canoe racer, ski pro, and a driving
force behind several successful yearly charity events including ALS
Walk. He was an active member of his church and a long-time participant
in local government. He is survived by four children including Diane
Wolmer Norris ’92, and eight grandchildren.
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Harry Dana Austin, Jr.,
73, from Ellsworth and Franklin, Maine, died on June 16, 2006, from
diabetes. Attended from 1956 until 1958. He was a veteran of the Air
Force serving from 1952 until 1956. He received the National Defense
Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He graduated from Husson College in 1961.
He was employed in sales. He enjoyed summers on Donnell’s Pond and the
Ellsworth Eagles. He was a member of the Masons and Anah Temple Shrine.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, five children including Rebecca
Austin Grant ’87, and eight grandchildren.
Gilbert Ernest Beckwith,
67, from Draper, Utah, on June 3, 2006. Attended from 1956 until 1958.
He graduated from Northeastern University in Boston and was employed as
a chemical engineer and operations manager with Fraser Paper for 20
years. In 1981 he joined St. Regis /Champion Paper and worked in
Bucksport, Maine; St. Cloud, Minnesota; and Stamford, Connecticut. He
served as vice president of manufacturing for Champion International
until his retirement in 2000. He moved to Utah where he was assured of
great skiing. He was an accomplished skier and was a founding member of
the Polish “B” Ski Team. He began road cycling in the late 1980s,
traveling thousands of miles in Minnesota, Connecticut, and Utah. He was
a willing coach to those seeking advice or guidance and enjoyed
genealogy, tracing his family since their arrival in the United States.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, two daughters, and siblings
Lawrence ’69 and Carolyn Beckwith ’62, ’87G.
Roger “Brownie” Lou Brown,
72, from Portland, Oregon, on April 10, 2006. B.A. in public management
and a member of the Public Management Club. He was a veteran of the Army
serving from 1953 until 1956. He was employed with Liberty Mutual
Insurance in the 1960s in Illinois, retired as vice president from
Argonaut Insurance in Oregon after 17 years, and went on to work for
North West Insurance for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons,
and two grandchildren.
Gordon Melvin Carpenter,
68, from North Waterboro, Maine, on July 8, 2006. Attended from 1956
until 1957. In 1965 he graduate from Northeastern University in
conjunction with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with a B.S. degree in
mechanical engineering. He was employed for 33 years at the Portsmouth
shipyard until his retirement in 1993. He enjoyed showing Morgan horses
and spent much of his summers haying fields surrounding his home. He
also enjoyed golf, the Red Sox, gardening, and throwing horseshoes. In
2001 and 2002 he won 3rd and 1st places,
respectively, at the world horseshoe throwing tournament. He was a
member of the New England Horseshoe Pitchers Association, the Ossipee
Valley Horseshoe Pitching Club, and the Maine State Horseshoe
Association where he was inducted into the Maine State Horseshoe
Association Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, two
children including Lori Carpenter Stephens ’89, and five grandchildren.
Charles Arthur Chapman,
67, from Allentown, Pennsylvania, on May 28, 2006. B.S. in education,
M.A. in 1964, and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity and played
baseball. He was a professor at Cedar Crest College, retiring in 2000.
He taught mathematics and received the Cedar Crest College Faculty Award
for Excellence in Teaching in 1997. He volunteered with the American
Heart Association and as a coach for the Union Terrace Athletic
Association from 1970 until 1980. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and
followed most sports. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Jean
Toothaker Chapman ’60, three children, and five grandchildren.
John Marshall Pierce,
68, from Woodstock, Vermont, on April 29, 2006. Attended from 1957 until
1961. In 1962, after the death of his father, he took over the family
timber and real estate business. In 1977 he moved to Pomfret, Vermont,
but continued to spend time at his summer retreat in Maine. He enjoyed
fly-fishing and boating. He donated a large portion of property to the
state of Maine for conservation. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,
two children, and two grandchildren.
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Donald Wilfred Plourde,
73, from Madawaska, Maine, on July 7, 2006. Attended from 1957 until
1958. He is survived by his wife, three daughters including Debra
Plourde Gauvin ’81, and 10 grandchildren.
John Christian Schue,
64, from Brattleboro, Vermont, on February 3, 2004. Attended from 1957
until 1959 and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He enjoyed
canoeing, observing wildlife, and working his land.
Roland Dinsmore Wandke,
65, died on November 2, 2004, from cancer. Attended from 1957 until 1958
and was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.
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Salomea Anne Kazalski Hunt,
66, from Portsmouth, Virginia, died on April 8, 2006, from lung cancer.
Attended from 1958 until 1959. She graduated from the apprentice program
at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, as a pattern maker. She
was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a pattern maker until 1993.
She was an arbitrator and president of her local union for many years.
She was a blood donor, donating over 17 gallons during her life. She is
survived by five children, one grandchild, and siblings John Kazalski
’68 and Elizabeth Kazalski Hehn ’64.
Thomas “Panda” Michael Record,
66, from Boylston and Worcester, Massachusetts, died on June 26, 2006,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. B.A. in economics and
a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He obtained a master’s degree
from Suffolk University and attended the University of Oklahoma Law
School. Throughout his high school and college career he worked for the
Boston Globe and later as a pharmaceutical sales representative.
He taught for 25 years in the Boston public school system, retiring in
1996. He was a member of the Boston Teachers’ Union, was active in local
political campaigns, and a college football fan. He owned and operated
Record Sports Cabins in Patten, Maine. He is survived by his wife of 37
years, three children, one grandson, and three brothers including James
’63.
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Francis James Gramlich,
85, from Readfield, Maine, on April 16, 2006. B.S. in wildlife, M.S. in
1966, and a member of the Sophomore Owls. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Army. He fought at the Battle of the Bulge, Remagen
Bridge, the Ruhr Pocket, and the Belgian Forragers. He also was a
veteran of the Korean War. He served for more than 20 years and was
awarded the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and various Campaign
Ribbons. After his service he earned his undergraduate and graduate
degrees and was employed as a state supervisor for the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, headquartered in Augusta. He was instrumental in
bringing back the bald eagle from the brink of extinction and in the
repopulation of terns and puffins to the offshore islands of Maine. He
retired in 1982. He is survived by his wife, six children including
Theodor ’71, Mike ’90, and Francis ’85, 13 grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren.
Mittie Downs Stevens,
88, of Bangor, Maine, on July 10, 2006. B.S. in education. During her
48-year career in education, she taught school in Maine, Connecticut,
and Florida. She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as
worthy matron. Survivors include her son Winfred ’65, granddaughters
Kathleen Stevens Walker ’92, Amy Stevens Brook ’94, ’00G, and Sara Rose
Stevens ’96, three great-grandchildren, and two great
great-grandchildren.
Frank Joseph Tarazewich,
70, from East Waterboro, Maine, on April 29, 2006. B.S. in education, M.Ed.
in 1974, and played football. He was a veteran of the Marines serving from
1953 until 1956. He played semi-pro football with the Portland Seahawks. He
coached football for Thornton Academy and was a coach, teacher, and later
district principal at Greenville High School. He was a member of the Kiwanis
and a Boy Scout leader in Greenville. He moved to East Waterboro and worked
for SAD 57 for 22 years. He was a youth hockey coach in Sanford and
president of the Maine Club Ice Hockey Association for Massabesic High
School. He served in the House of Representatives, District 12, from 2000
until 2002. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, painting, writing poetry, reading,
traveling, researching his Polish heritage, and wintering in Plant City,
Florida. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Judith Holmes Tarazewich
’60, two children, and four grandchildren.
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Allen Robert Craig,
63, of Ashland, Maine, on May 29, 2006. Attended from 1960 until 1961
and studied engineering. He worked on the B & A Railroad and served as
an MP in the Army National Guard. He was a third generation carpenter
and served as a volunteer firefighter and fire chief for several years.
He was a former member of the Ashland Odd Fellows Lodge. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. He began camping as a youngster and
enjoyed trips to Arizona, Labrador, Wyoming, and especially Alaska.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, son and daughter, and three
grandchildren.
William “Bill” Bruce Grant,
64, of Dexter, Maine, died on April 16, 2006, from complications of
diabetes. B.A. in political science and a member of the orchestra. He
taught and was a school administrator for more than 30 years, with
positions in Candia, New Hampshire; and Dexter, Bangor, and Danforth,
Maine. After retiring in 1998 he coordinated the Penquis CAP Foster
Grandparent program for five years, and enjoyed private tutoring. He was
a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Dexter, and enjoyed his family,
gardening, history, and reading. Survivors include his wife of 41 years
Shirley Crocker Grant ’66, son Matt ’89, two daughters including Amy
Grant-Thurlow ’94, four granddaughters, and mother-in-law Winnifred
Rines Crocker ’58.
Grace Morrison Greene,
91, from Lincoln, Maine, on April 18, 2006. B.S. in education. She
taught in Lincoln for 30 years. She was a member of the Congregational
Church in Lincoln, the Pilgrim Daughters, the Harmony Club, and a life
member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, two
grandchildren including Kimberly Buck Russell ’86, and six
great-grandchildren.
George Dane Todd,
64, of Easton, Maine, and Gainesville, Florida, died on June 26, 2006,
of complications with cancer. B.S. in engineering physics. He earned a
doctorate from Syracuse University. He then moved to California, where
he worked as a research associate for NASA. Later he was employed at
Digital Equipment Corporation and Intersil, where he worked on the
development of an electromagnet for the “sputtering of magnetic alloys
on substrates.” He was a project leader at PerkinElmer Optoelectronics
in Santa Clara, where he worked on computer imaging equipment.
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Phyliss Hall Curtiss,
78, of New London, New
Hampshire, on April 3, 2006. M.Ed. She taught home economics in New
London from 1949-1962. Later she taught sewing and ran an alterations
business from her home. She was Sunday school superintendent at the
First Baptist Church of New London and served on the Keene State College
alumni board of directors and was president of the alumni association.
She enjoyed watching birds and wildlife, taking canoe trips, camping,
sewing, gardening, and beekeeping. Survivors include her husband of 56
years Herwood “Zeke” Curtiss ’57, two children, and several
step-grandchildren.
Susan “Sue” Thurlow Gagne,
64, from Bethlehem, Connecticut, on April 11, 2006. B.A. in English.
After graduation she studied floral design and was a free-lance artist.
She worked in oils, pastels, and acrylic, as well as pottery and
sculpture. She served as the vice president of Wild Life Nuisance
Control, an animal-friendly removal organization. She enjoyed Native
American studies, gardening, the arts, and her cats. She is survived by
her husband, two children, four stepchildren, seven grandchildren,
sisters Margaret Thurlow Richman ’66 and Melissa Thurlow Yerxa ’69, and
brother Norman ’62.
Gladys L. Littlefield,
95, of Lovell,
Maine, on April 12, 2006. B.S. in education. She taught school in West
Falmouth, the one-room school in Stow, and then for 25 years in Lovell.
She belonged to the Lovell United Church of Christ, Lovell Historical
Society, Maine State Retired Teachers Association, and Delta Chapter of
the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, cooking, going to
the ocean, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her four
sons and daughter, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Barry Philip Titcomb,
62, of Weld, Maine, died of a heart attack on May 11, 2006. B.A. in
mathematics, M.A. in 1966, and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
and Mathematics Club. He was a passionate math teacher in New Hampshire
and at high schools in Freeport, Lisbon, and Weld, Maine. He was an avid
Red Sox fan, and loved wildlife, studying deer and birds, and enjoyed
hiking and kayaking. He was an elder and Sabbath school reader at
Dixfield Seventh Day Adventist Church and a member of the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Survivors include his wife, two
children, and five grandchildren.
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Gardys Woodside Starbird,
95, of Sangerville, Maine on June 28, 2006. B.S. in education. She
taught school in Dexter for 25 years and later worked as a substitute
teacher. She belonged to the Dexter United Methodist Church, the Women’s
Society and Sunshine Club, and volunteered for Meals for ME. She is
survived by two daughters, six grandchildren including Georgeanne Artz
’99, and four great-grandchildren.
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Rowan Deignan Malphurs,
60, of Orono, Maine, and Waco, Texas, on May 13, 2006. B.A. in
psychology and president of the Maine Military Honor Society during his
senior year. He was a career Army officer who served a 14-month tour of
duty in Vietnam. He became disabled as a result of his tour and received
an honorable discharge in 1971. He is survived by two daughters and six
grandchildren.
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George Francis LePage,
58, of Glenburn, Maine, on June 24, 2006. Associates in electrical
engineering. He was employed by Cianbro Corporation for 34 years,
working throughout New England on many projects. He retired as a
respected superintendent. He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, jet skiing,
fishing, and hunting. Survivors include five children, grandchildren,
and his brother Edward ’72.
Elizabeth Ann Morrison Ozmon,
64, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on May 14, 2006. B.S. in education.
She served in the U.S. Air Force where she met and married her first
husband, Frank Vecchio, who died in a tragic plane crash. She later
married Kenneth Ozmon and took on the duties of a college president’s
wife in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and
Sackville, New Brunswick. Survivors include her husband Kenneth Ozmon
’68, one daughter, three brothers including Hugh Morrison ’63, two
sisters including Nancy Morrison Hodgkins ’71, and three grandchildren.
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Theodore Lewis Burgoyne,
83, from Livermore Falls, Maine, on March 21, 2006. MLS. Before
attending the University of Maine he graduated with a bachelor’s degree
in music education from Northern Conservatory of Music in Bangor. In
1942 he and his sister went to New York City and both found jobs playing
music. He appeared on a popular radio show and he was the rehearsal
accompanist for Celeste Holmes in the musical Oklahoma. They
returned to Maine and he began teaching. He taught music for 35 years in
several locations in Maine. He retired from Wiscasset High School in
1979. For 22 summers he played at Spruce Point Inn, performing as a
soloist and with a band. He served as choir director, pianist, and
vocalist for several churches throughout the state, most recently at St.
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Jay. He is survived by a sister.
Guildo Marcel Dionne,
60, from Sanford, Maine, died on March 23, 2006, from pancreatic cancer.
B.A. in history and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a
veteran of the Army. In the mid 1970s he was employed with K & K
Jewelry, living in Chicago, Milwaukee, and New York City. He returned to
Sanford, Maine, in 1977 and began a career at Turner Realty. In 1983 he
established Gil Dionne Realty. He volunteered with local committees, and
was a member of the State of Maine and York County Board of Realtors,
Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and
the Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed sports and played hockey and softball on
many different teams over the years. He coached his daughters in
softball and soccer and was a huge fan of the New York Yankees, the
Montreal Canadians, and UMaine hockey. He is survived by his wife of 31
years, two daughters, and one granddaughter.
Helen Veth Palmer Parsons,
95, from Dexter, Maine, on April 13, 2006. M.A. in English. She received
her bachelor’s degree in 1933 from Emerson College in Boston. She was
employed for many years as a linotype operator for the Dexter Gazette
and as a part-time reporter for various regional newspapers. Later she
taught English at Nokomis High School. After retirement she became more
active in the Eastern Star, the Sunshine Club, the Dexter Historical
Society, the Junior Literary Club, and served as past president of the
Dexter Women’s Literary Club. In 1981 her book, Letters from
Palestine, was published. She is survived by a daughter, four
grandchildren including William Parsons ’98, and three
great-grandchildren.
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Barbara Anne Wright Adams,
55, of Woodbridge, Connecticut, died of cancer on April 23, 2006.
Associates degree in applied science. She worked as a lab/research
technician in New Haven for 36 years, first at the Pierce Foundation for
26 years and later at Yale University for 10 years. She enjoyed
gardening, horseback riding, bicycling, hiking, and playing board games.
She also enjoyed making afghans and baby quilts. She loved old cars and
took joy in the fairies that inhabited the gardens. She was a member of
the Orange Congregational Church, Society of Neurosciences, and founder
of Gardens by Gals. Survivors include her husband of 29 years and two
sons.
Denise Gabriette Angers,
M.D., 57, of Kennebunk, Maine, on July 1, 2006. B.A. in zoology. She
earned her medical degree from Tufts Medical School and was employed by
Yale New Haven Teaching Hospital as a neuroanesthesiologist. She was an
avid horseback rider, enjoyed gardening, and was active with the
American Kennel Club, showing German shepherds. She is survived by two
daughters.
Jane Estes Cook,
84, from Pembroke, Maine, on April 23, 2006. M.A. in English. She
graduated from Earlham College in Indiana in 1945 and soon after moved
to Connecticut. After her first husband’s death, she returned to Indiana
and returned to school. She later remarried and moved to Iowa and taught
both physical education and drama at the Scattergood School. In the
1960s and 1970s she taught on Islesboro and in the Rockland schools and
obtained her master’s degree. In 1981 she moved to Pembroke and was a
speech therapist in eastern Washington County well into her 70s. She was
a life-long Quaker and was instrumental in establishing the Mid-coast
Friends Meeting and the Cobscook Friends Meeting. She was an industrious
knitter, creating afghans and sweaters, and never had “store-bought”
bread, always baking her own. She enjoyed the Red Sox, watching tennis,
and ran/walked the local 10K races in her 70s. She is survived by
children and two grandchildren.
Rosanne Labree Coursen,
58, from Belmont, Massachusetts, died on March 14, 2006, from breast
cancer. B.A. in history and a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was
employed as director of the mental health service library at McLean
Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 17 years and one daughter.
Joseph Philip Hanley,
72, from Cape Coral, Florida, and Wayne, Maine, died on April 2, 2006,
from Alzheimer’s disease. M.Ed. He was a veteran of the Korean War
serving in the Navy. After his service he received a bachelor’s degree
in history from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He was employed
as a high school principal for 20 years and later as a business owner in
Wayne, Maine. He developed the Wayne Corner Store into a favorite
convenience market, coffee shop, deli, and grocery store. He enjoyed
tennis and his fondest college memories were, “conversations in the
Bear’s Den.” He is survived by his wife of 40 years, three children
including Patricia Hanley Phair ’93 and Joseph ’92, and one
granddaughter. Irene Frances Boynton Jack, 82, of Winslow, Maine,
on May 15, 2006. B.S. in education. She taught school for many years.
She was an avid gardener and loved to can and freeze fruits and
vegetables and give them away to family and friends. Survivors include
her daughter Cathleen Jack Holgerson ’74, four grandchildren, and two
great-grandchildren.
Robert Frederic Peterson,
57, of Readfield, Maine, on July 7, 2006. B.S. in biology and a member
of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He worked for the state of Maine for
more than 30 years, most recently as a data manager in the drinking
water program. Prior to that he was in the Naval Reserves. He enjoyed
golfing, kayaking, hiking, and camping. He was a member and deacon at
the Faith Baptist Church and led a missionary group on two trips to
Honduras. Survivors include his wife, daughter, and three grandchildren.
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Alison Green Wiggin,
60, of Rockport, Maine, on June 18, 2006. B.S. in education. She began
her teaching career in Smyrna Mills and Oakfield, and later taught
English at Houlton High School for nearly three decades. Later, she
substituted in Rockland area schools. While at Houlton High School she
created the Community Service Program for students in grades 11 and 12
to encourage volunteer work and involvement in their communities. She
was a cheerleading coach, a soccer official, and advisor to the National
Honor Society. In 2002 she was honored by the Presidential Scholars
Program at a celebration hosted by First Lady Laura Bush in Washington,
D.C. She was rarely without her knitting and could be seen knitting
courtside. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, two daughters, and
one grandchild.
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Elaine Colson Heath,
80, of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, on June 6, 2006. B.S. in education. She
taught school in Brownville and Milo. Upon retirement she served as a
selectwoman for two terms, one of them as chairwoman. As selectwoman,
she was involved in block grants, the housing committee, and the
wastewater treatment program. She was active in Scouting, the Atkinson
Methodist Church, East Dover Grange, and the Mayflower Society.
Survivors include her daughter, grandchildren Beth Weatherbee ’96 and
Heath Weatherbee ’02, and one great-granddaughter.
Jacqueline Marie Dionne McKim,
55, of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada; and Madawaska, Maine, on May 11,
2006. B.A. in psychology. She later earned degrees from the University
of New Brunswick-Fredericton and the University of Toronto. She became
supervisor of outpatient physiotherapy at the Atlantic Health Sciences
Corporation. She loved choral music and was a member of community choirs
throughout her life including the Saint John Chorale. She enjoyed walks
and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband, two children, and
four siblings including Ellen Dionne ’78, Margaret Dionne-Tyler ’74, and
Roger ’78.
Kenneth Dale Robertson,
74, of Caribou, Maine, on October 6, 2005. M.Ed. He was a veteran of the
Korean War. He taught in the Caribou school department before becoming
principal of Teague Park School. Upon retirement in 1989, he spent
winters in South Carolina. Survivors include his wife, six children, and
11 grandchildren.
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Sandra Adams Anderson,
69, of Houlton, Maine, on May 29, 2006. B.S. in education. She taught
school in New Jersey while her husband was in the Army. After returning
to Houlton in 1957, she raised a family and taught for 14 years at
Littleton and Houlton elementary schools. She was a member of Saint Mary
of the Visitation Church and the Maine State Teachers Association.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, three children including
Kimberly Anderson York ’81, four grandsons, and one great-grandson.
John Delyle Thomas,
60, from Newburgh and Orono, Maine, on April 20, 2006. M.Mc. degree in
music. He was a long-time music and orchestra teacher at Orono High
School, violinist with the Bangor Symphony and organist at the Church of
Universal Fellowship in Orono. He is survived by two sons.
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Rodney Leigh Benn,
52, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, on June 22, 2006. A.S. in law enforcement
and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and chorus. For the past 21
years he worked at Bailey Sign Company and owned and operated Personal
Touch Car Care. He was president of the Professional Sales Group for
several years. He was known for his warmth, generosity, and kindness,
and enjoyed music, travel, a Chesuncook camp, and westerns. Survivors
include his wife of 10 years and two children.
Randolph Gene Doughty,
55, of Tucson, Arizona, on May 3, 2006. Associates degree in general
studies. He was an Air Force Vietnam veteran. He worked for Eastern Fine
Paper Company for many years before relocating to Tucson, Arizona, with
his wife. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, one son, and three
grandchildren.
Patricia Anne Donohue Robbins,
53, from Cornish, New Hampshire, died of breast cancer on May 23, 2006.
B.S. in child development. She taught in preschool and Head Start
programs in Maine, Rhode Island, and South Dakota before she and her
husband settled in New Hampshire. She became coordinator of a childcare
project for 10 years before pursuing a master’s degree. Despite her
cancer diagnosis, she graduated in 2001 with a master’s degree in
education from Antioch New England Graduate School. She taught
kindergarten in Cornish, New Hampshire, and developed an all-day
kindergarten program for the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Child
Care Center, where she named her classroom the Milky Way. Survivors
include her husband Jeff ’75, two children, and her father John Donohue
II ’44.
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Frank Anthony Williams,
57, from Orono, Maine, on March 28, 2006. Associates degree in 1971 in
electrical engineering technology and B.A. in German. He owned and
operated Art Etc. in Orono, an art gallery and art supply store. He
recently opened a restaurant and blues café in the same building. He is
survived by two sons including Jason ’99.
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Ivan L. Gilpatrick,
61, of Gouldsboro, Maine, died of kidney cancer on June 17, 2006. M.Ed.
and Certificate of Advanced Study. He served in the Navy for four years.
His career in education included teaching and administration in schools
in Gouldsboro, Steuben, Sullivan, and Winter Harbor. After retiring from
education, he spent a year building houses with a former student and
later sold real estate. He was a founding member of the Schoodic Steel
Drum Band and enjoyed woodworking, reading, sailing, photography,
history, and had a quick wit. Survivors include his wife of 38 years and
two children.
Edward Richard Halpin,
83, from Portland, Maine, on April 29, 2006. B.S. in university studies.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army and fighting in the
Battle of the Bulge where he received a Purple Heart. After the war he
taught at Morse Memorial High School in Brooks and later at schools in
Richmond, Searsport, and Biddeford. For 30 years he was active in Dirigo
Boys State, teaching high school boys about the function of government.
He loved athletics and coached at every school where he taught. He was a
member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, and St.
Margaret’s Church in Old Orchard Beach. He is survived by a son and
granddaughter.
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Rebecca “Becky” Bowes Allen,
64, from China, Maine, on March 22, 2006. M. Ed. She was a special
education teacher in the China school system and retired as education
director in 2000. She also was the interim principal at the China
Primary School and worked as a consultant for the Maine Department of
Education. She enjoyed sailing, gardening, and being with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, two sons including Curt ’89,
and six grandchildren.
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Lawrence Pease,
48, of Appleton, Maine, died of heart disease on March 12, 2006. B.S. in
business administration. He lived in Florida and Maine, settling in
Ellsworth and later Appleton. Since 1995 he worked at E.L. Spear in
Rockland. He was an active member of the South Hope Community Church and
coached the South Hope Christian School’s basketball team. He also served as
interim pastor of the Finish Congregational Church in South Thomaston. He
enjoyed baseball, basketball, the Red Sox, Patriots, and singing in area
churches with his daughter. Survivors include his wife of 21 years and five
children.
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Kim R. Rees,
53, from Brewer, Maine, on April 30, 2006. M.Ed. and Certificate of
Advanced Study in 1994. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving
from 1972 until 1975 and later served in the Marine Corps Reserves.
After the war he was a mountain climbing instructor in Switzerland.
After graduation he taught at the Glenburn Elementary School for 20
years and for much of that time served as assistant principal. For the
last seven years he taught at the William S. Cohen School in Bangor.
Throughout the years he coached basketball at both schools, the Bangor
YMCA, and local recreational leagues. He was a 30-year member of the
Masons and 26-year member of the American Legion. He is survived by his
wife of 23 years Penny Brountas Rees ’79, ’84G, two sons, and four
siblings including Eugene ’64, ’66G.
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Cheryl A. Leonard-Cerini,
55, of Bangor, Maine, on June 27, 2006. Associates in human services and
B.S. in child development. She is survived by two sons, two
grandchildren, and three siblings including James Leonard ’81.
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Kimberly Jo Larson,
36, from Bath, Maine, died on March 24, 2006, from Huntington’s disease.
Associate degree in liberal studies.
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Brian Clark Thayer,
57, of Cumberland, Maine, died on April 9, 2006, from a heart attack
while playing basketball. B.A. in journalism and a member of Phi Gamma
Delta fraternity. He worked in the newspaper industry for many years,
beginning with the Bangor Daily News and later served as
publisher for the then Biddeford Journal-Tribune, general manager
of the New Haven Register in Connecticut, general manager of the
Kennebec Journal, and president of Central Maine
Newspapers. For the past seven years he served as president and CEO
of the Lavalley Lumber companies. He was an avid fly-fisherman, bird
hunter, and sports enthusiast. He served on the board of the Maine
Community College system and was incoming president of the Maine
Lumbermen’s Association. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, five
children, and three siblings including Cindy Thayer Milligan ’73 and
Alden ’74.
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William “Bill” Joseph Griffith,
56, from Glenburn, Maine, died on April 12, 2006, from Marfan Syndrome.
B.S. in education. He was the director of the Roger Randall Center in
Houlton from 1987 until 1992. He later worked for Amicus as director of
Phoenix and then director of the Applied Consultants Division. He was a
forceful and tireless advocate for people with disabilities. He is
survived by his wife and his sister Martha Griffith Newman ’66.
1995
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LeAnn Buzzell Withee,
43, from Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, on April 20, 2006. She was employed as
an educator in Sanford, Parkman, and at Dexter Primary School as a
literacy coach. She had just recently become a university trainer for
the Maine Literacy Partnership at the University of Maine. She enjoyed
reading, the outdoors, walking, cross-country skiing, and kayaking. She
is survived by her husband Paul ’98 and two children.
2002
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James William Hegedus,
22, of Groveville, New Jersey, on May 13, 2006, as the result of a car
accident. B.S. in education, received the Presidential Academic
Achievement Award, and was a member of the track team. He was a
long-distance runner and an outstanding student on campus. He was a
graduate student in education administration at the College of New
Jersey at the time of his death. He had recently completed the 26.2-mile
New Jersey Marathon and hoped to run in the Boston Marathon in 2007. He
belonged to many field and track organizations including the USA Track
and Field. Survivors include his parents and two sisters.
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David Michael Veverka,
25, from Jamestown, Pennsylvania, died on May 6, 2006, from injuries
sustained while on duty in Iraq. B.S. in wildlife ecology. He had joined
the Maine Army National Guard to help pay for college. He last attended
in the fall of 2005 and was called to active duty in January 2006. His
family accepted his diploma at graduation ceremonies on May 13, 2006. |
