Obituaries - Fall 2008

1925
Nan Louise Mahoney Bradford, 97, from St. Louis, Missouri, on May 2, 2000. B.S. in home economics and a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and the Pan Hellenic Council. She taught home economics in New Jersey for many years and enjoyed bridge. She was the mother of two and grandmother of eight.
1930
Harry John Bell, 92, from Bella Vista, Florida, on February 11, 2001. Attended from 1926 until 1928 and a member of Phi Kappa fraternity.
1931
Maynard Preble Blaisdell, 98, from Quaker Hill, Connecticut, on June 28, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was employed as an electrical engineer in submarine design at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from 1936 until 1953. He then took employment with the Navy in Groton, Connecticut, as head electrical/electronics engineer, retiring in 1971. He is survived by one daughter Patricia Blaisdell Johnson ’52, 10 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Donald “Don” Bishop Henderson, 97, from Windsor, Connecticut, on July 14, 2008. B.S. in electrical engineering and a member of Eta Nu Pi, Student Senate, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and the honor societies Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. After graduation he was employed with Bath Iron Works, Central Maine Power, and in 1937 began employment with New York Telephone. In 1943 he began employment with Bell Laboratory as an engineer in Hartford, Connecticut, and during World War II worked on a special airborne radar project in New Jersey. In 1948 he returned to the telephone company, Southern New England Telephone, was transferred to New Britain, Connecticut, and in 1951 became supervising engineer for the Hartford district. In 1955 he was promoted to district plant engineer in Waterbury and in 1958 became their civil defense director. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, a Boy Scout Leader, and a 50-year member of the Masons. He enjoyed golf winters in Florida. He is survived by two sons, five grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
 Sophia “Soph” Estelle Marks Wolfe, 97, from Yonkers, New York, on January 6, 2006. B. A. in English and a member of Sigma Tau sorority, Contributor’s Club, Women’s Student Government, and the honor societies Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. She taught in the Cleveland, Ohio, school system for 21 years. After retirement she enjoyed winters in Tucson, Arizona, and playing the piano, swimming, gardening, and travel. She was the mother of two and grandmother of several grandchildren. 
1932
William “Mac” Grinnell MacLaughlin, 98, from Lee, Maine, on April 30, 2008. B.S. in chemistry. After graduation he worked as a civil engineer, and owned and operated a dairy and poultry farm. He later was employed as a laboratory technician at the Veterans Administration hospitals in Arizona, Vermont, and Maine. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and reading. He is survived by two sons, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Hildreth “Dutchie” Matheson Palmer, 98, from Glenside, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2008. B.A. in French and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Spanish Club, Outing Club, French Club, and the Glee Club. She was a homemaker raising two daughters. She had two children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
1933
Margaret Helen Ladd Eckman, 97, from Augusta, Maine, on April 13, 2008. Attended in 1931. She was director of girls’ physical education at Crosby High School and swimming instructor at Belfast City Park for several years. During World War II she was a Prudential Insurance agent in Rockland. In 1947 she moved to Augusta and became executive secretary of the Maine Tuberculosis Association. She was a member of the Augusta Garden Club, Augusta Congregational Church, Augusta Nature Club, and wrote a regularly appearing column for the Kennebec Journal. She is survived by her son Henry ’58.
Howard Childs Holman, 90, from Wayne, Maine, on September 24, 2002. Attended from 1929 until 1932 and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He graduated in 1936 from the Boeing School of Aeronautics and was an airline flight captain with Northeast Airlines.
Ludger “Luke” Antile Lucas, 96, from Bedford, Massachusetts, on May 28, 2008. B.S. in chemical engineering. He was a veteran of World War II serving from 1942 until 1945 in the Navy at the Torpedo Station in Newport, Rhode Island. In the 1950s he was employed with Canada Dry Ginger Ale as a production manager and later as a chemist with Cannon Electric. He retired from Data General as a chemical laboratory supervisor. He received his ham radio license in the early 1960s and volunteered with the Bedford, Massachusetts, civil defense department. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and the Red Sox. He is survived by three children and four grandchildren.
Emily Chadbourne Rackliffe Warner, 97, from Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 6, 2008. B.S. in education and a member of the Contributors’ Club and the honor societies Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. She was employed as a church secretary from 1964 until 1991 with the Spruce Street Methodist Church in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was the mother of four children and grandmother of five.
1934
Mardelle “Griff” Eugene Griffin, 88, from Zephyrhills, Florida, on February 25, 2001. B.A. in business administration and a member of the Varsity Rifle Team. He was a veteran of World War II. He was employed as the branch manager at Merchants National Bank in Bangor. He is survived by his wife, two children including Austin ’67, and three grandchildren.
Erma “Ris” Frost Orissa Kingsburg, 91, from Winter Park, Florida, on April 19, 2004. B.A. in romance languages, M.Ed. in 1949, and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, Rifle Team, Spanish Club, chorus, Campus board, and orchestra. She taught in Clinton, Gray, Winthrop, and Bangor from 1934 until 1942. From 1942 until 1943 she worked as a rate clerk at Bath Iron Works and served as a mail clerk and supervisor of messengers at the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station in Newport, Rhode Island, from 1943 until 1945. She returned to Maine and taught for three years at the Fifth Street Junior High School in Bangor and then joined the faculty at Husson College. She moved to Florida and taught in the Orange County public schools and then accepted an appointment to join the staff at Orlando Junior College. She was a member of the Florida Scholastic Press Association, National Association of Journalism Directors, and Columbia Scholastic Press Advisers Association. Later in her career she became a real estate broker and saleswoman in Orlando.
1935
Silas “Si” Loring Bates, 95, from Haverton, Pennsylvania, on December 1, 2007. B.S. in mechanical engineering, M.S. in 1936, and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the honor societies Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. After graduation he was employed as a machinist with Thomas Laughlin Company in Portland and later as a mechanical engineer at the Philadelphia Naval Base. He retired from the naval base as supervisory mechanical engineer in the naval air engineering center in 1974. He is survived by three children and four grandchildren.
Adney “Ham” Hamilton Boothby, 94, from Cushing, Maine, on June 29, 2008. B.A. in history, M.Ed. in 1952, and a member of Sigma Phi Sigma fraternity, Debate Team, and a member of the honor society Kappa Phi Kappa. From 1935 until 1937 he was employed in the business field, from 1937 until 1943 he was a teacher at Lee Academy, and from 1943 until 1945 was a school principal in Ashland. From 1945 until 1949 he was principal of Calais Memorial High School and from 1949 until 1961 was the principal at Rockland High School. For the following ten years he was superintendent of Carrabec school district. After retirement he served as plumbing inspector in Owls Head and Cushing. He enjoyed carpentry and throughout the years built five cottages in Turner and two houses in Cushing. He was a life member of the Bradford Society and the National Education Association, and a member of the Masons. He is survived by his wife Norma Hoyle Boothby ’45, ’51G, two daughters including Margaret Boothby Mitchell ’65, four grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Theodore Jesse Crabtree, 89, from North Hollywood, California, on January 10, 2003. Attended from 1931 until 1936 and a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity.
1936
Paul Coolidge Brown, 92, from South Paris, Maine, on April 4, 2007. Attended from 1932 until 1936 studying pulp and paper technology and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity. He was employed in the sales/service department of Tileston and Hollingsworth in Boston and later as a production manager. After 35 years of employment with Tileston he retired as president in 1971. He moved to South Paris in 1972 and was director of the Oxford Hills Area Development Corporation and was town manager for 11 years. He was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Norway, a trustee and treasurer of the board for the Norway Public Library, an active member and former president of Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club, and a trustee of Stephens Memorial Hospital for more than 25 years. He is survived by two daughters including Ann Brown Lowrey ’65, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Lucien Keene Green, Jr., 92, from Rockland, Maine, on November 7, 2005. Attended from 1932 until 1934 and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving from 1941 until 1946 in the Army Air Corps as a pilot. He flew 107 trips across the “hump” (Himalayas) bringing supplies to the China/Burma/India Theater. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Chinese Liberation Ribbon, and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three Battle Stars. After the war he returned to the family’s business, Lucien K. Green & Son, a furrier in Rockland. He was a member of the Masons, American Legion, and Lions Club. He enjoyed wood carving, sailing, and built five sailboats. He is survived by two children including Archibald ’82 and two grandchildren. 
Edward “Grappler” Coe Hanson, 93, from St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on June 30, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, played intramural sports for three years, and wrestled for three years. He began his career as a field engineer for Fairbanks, Morse and Company in Boston and for the next 33 years owned and operated Counsell Company, a retailer of electric appliances and farm machinery. He enjoyed golf, was past president of the St. Johnsbury Country Club, and won the Vermont State Father-Son golf championship. He was a 20-year member of the Rotary Club. He was the father of two and grandfather of four.
1937
Allan “Al” Edgerly Horne, 93, from Milo, Maine, on May 2, 2008. B.A. in economics and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduation he was employed with the U.S. Immigration Service and was drafted into the Navy. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1944 until 1945 as a radar man in the destroyer U.S. Vesoli. After the war he joined the family business, M.C. Horne and Sons, an oil and oil burner dealership. The business was sold to Webber Oil Company in 1975. He owned and published a local newspaper, The Tri River Photo News. He was a member of the Masons and American Legion for over 50 years and served as Piscataquis County commissioner, and on the Milo Board of Trade, Milo school board, and was a member of the Three Rivers Fish and Game Club. He enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, five children, 15 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Anna Ruth Currie MacCallum, 92, from Seminole, Florida, on January 29, 2007. B.A. in mathematics and a member of Phi Mu sorority, YWCA, Campus board, and the honor society Alpha Delta Zeta. She was employed as a guidance counselor and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Gulfport. She is survived by one son, two step-daughters, and nine grandchildren.
Avis Bowker Lovejoy Stanford, 91, from Wayne, Maine, on May 30, 2008. Attended from 1933 until 1934. She was the owner of farms in Wayne and Fayette and was an office manager in a medical office and later a dental office. She enjoyed times at the family camp at North East Carry on the upper end of Moosehead Lake, family ski trips at Sugarloaf, and traveling. She was a lifelong member of the Wayne Community Church. She is survived by son Donald Gatti ’62, grandchildren Mark Gatti ’81 and Linda Gatti-Fyler ’86, and four great-grandchildren.
1938
Richard Bither, 88, from Palmetto, Florida, on November 4, 2002. Attended from 1934 until 1936. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Vermont and Palmetto. He is survived by his wife, three sons, seven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Ruth Mae Thurston Grindle, 92, from Southwest Harbor, Maine, on May 16, 2008. Attended from 1934 until 1935. She was head waitress at Dirigo Hotel for many years and worked in the family store, Grindle’s Store, both in Southwest Harbor. She was a member of the Mount Desert Island Lionesses, a long time member of the United Church of Christ, and more recently a member of the Tremont Congregational Church. She is survived by three children, 11 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Frances “Fran” Elizabeth Higgins Raskop, 87, from San Francisco, California, on April 1, 2004. Attended from 1934 until 1935. She was a veteran of World War II serving in the Women’s Army Corps from 1942 until 1945. She was employed as a senior clerk with the Hartford Life Insurance Company and later in group sales and life sales. She obtained her B.A. in 1983 from California State University. She enjoyed reading and sightseeing. She was the mother of four children and grandmother of seven.
Florence Mildred Phillips Scoville, 90, from Orangeburg, South Carolina, on March 23, 2002. B.S. in education. She received her M.A. degree from the Teachers College of Columbia University and resided in New York and New Jersey for many years. In 1955 she moved to Orangeburg and was employed as a teacher, principal, and director of instruction of the Orangeburg city schools. She was a communicant at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and was active in many professional organizations including Delta Kappa Gamma. She is survived by two sons and four grandchildren.
James Howard Siegel, D.M.D., 91, from Bangor and Virginia, on June 15, 2008. He graduated from Tufts University in 1943 and opened a practice in Bangor where he practiced for 48 years. He was a member of Toldos Itzack and Beth Abraham synagogues, the Masons, Shriners, the Penobscot Valley Dentist Society, Maine Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He is survived by children Joseph ’67, David ’71, and Deborah Siegel Immerman ’71, and six grandchildren.
Frances Charlotte Wolverton Constantine Stearns, 89, from Brewer, Maine, on April 14, 2008. B.S. in education and M.Ed. in 1954.  She was a veteran of World War II serving in the Women’s Army Corps for two and a half years as a cryptanalyst in Washington, D.C., and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for German code
analysis. After the war she taught English and social studies at Garland Street Junior High School for 20 years. She was a member of St. Teresa’s Choir, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, VFW, and Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She volunteered at the YWCA, helping handicapped children in the pool. She is survived by siblings.
1939
Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon, 76, from Brooklyn, New York, on May 11, 1989. M.A. in economics. He received a B.A. in 1935 from Yeshiva College in New York and was ordained at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary the same year. After graduating from the University of Maine he was employed at Congregation Ahavath Israel and was granted lifetime tenure in 1953. He was president of the Rabbinical Council of America and was vice president of the Religious Zionist of America from 1971 until 1973. He authored Jewish Sects and Good Beginnings and founded the Manual of Sermons published by the Rabbinical Council of America. In 1976 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Yeshiva University. In 1982 he retired to Jerusalem. He is survived by four children, 15 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Marie Baker Libby, 88, from East Greenwich, Rhode Island, on June 9, 2007. B.S. in home economics and a member  of YWCA, Maine Outing Club, Maine Masque, Home Economics Club, Neai Mathetai, the honor societies Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Nu, and served as vice president and president of Off Campus Women. She began teaching home economics in Cape Elizabeth in 1939 and later became the head of the homemaking department in Warwick, Rhode Island. She received her M.S. in 1971 from the University of Rhode Island. In 1974 she received the Home Economics Teacher of the Years Award. She moved to Pennsylvania in the 1980s and enjoyed church activities, visiting family, and needlework. She was the mother of three and grandmother of seven.
Granville “Mac” Butman MacMillan, 90, from Old Town, Maine, on June 26, 2008. B.S. in education and M.Ed. in 1952. He began teaching in 1939 at Magalloway Plantation and later taught in Houlton, Stonington, and Orono. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force for three years and also served in Korea for three years. From 1955 until 1968 he taught physics at Bangor High School. Throughout his teaching career he was a member of the Maine National Guard and retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1965. He enjoyed golf, smoking cigars, and was a member of the Elks Club. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, three sons including Stanley ’65, Stephen ’75, three grandchildren including Sean ’95, and two great-grandchildren.
Elwood “Eddie” Dimock Millett, 90, from Brewer, Maine, on April 24, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Pale Blue Key Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, “M” Club, Intramural Athletic Association, band, and played baseball for three years and basketball for four years. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1940 until 1945 and serving in the Reserves from 1945 until 1963. He participated in three campaigns in Northern France, Ardennes, and the Rhineland. He was employed as an engineer with a number of firms including Central Maine Power, Wilner Wood Products, C.H. Babb, and retired from M.D. Hardy in 1980. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Brewer and served as trustee and on the diaconate. He enjoyed skiing, golf, and woodworking. He is survived by two children including Linda Millett Hatch ’69, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Eleanor Frances Currie Parsons, 92, from Rockport, Massachusetts, on May 28, 2008. Attended from 1937 until 1938. She was a graduate of Farmington Normal School and was a teacher in Rockport. She and her husband owned and operated the Story Guest House. She wrote and published 10 books of Cape Ann history and was a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Sandy Bay Historical Society, and Thacher Island Association. She is survived by one daughter, one grandson, and sister Charlotte Currie Stafford ’39.
Lois Priscilla Leavitt Pelletier, 89, from Morrisville, Vermont, on May 2, 2008. B.S. in home economics and a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, YWCA, Maine Outing Club, All Maine Women, Home Economics Club, Neai Mathetai, and the honor societies Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Nu. She worked for several years at Eastern Maine Medical Center before moving to Vermont. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, singing, gardening, and big band music. She is survived by one step-daughter and three nephews including Timothy Leavitt ’81.
Doris “Molly” Madeline Currier Soucia, 94, from Caribou, Maine, on April 17, 2008. B.S. in education and a member of Chi Omega sorority. She taught in the Norway and Caribou high schools from 1939 until 1945 before becoming a full time homemaker. She returned to teaching and retired in 1975 from Caribou High School. She was a member of the Caribou Unitarian Universalist Church, the Ladies Aid, and later attended Gray Memorial United Methodist Church in Caribou. She enjoyed traveling and playing cribbage, and was a charter member of the Caribou Historical Society. She is survived by two children including Jane Soucia Sutherland ’80, three step-children, two grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
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Henry Raymond Bond, 91, from Stuart, Florida, on March 17, 2008. Attended from 1936 until 1937. During World War II he was employed at Miami shipyards. He owned and operated Ray Bond Boats, builders of the Cuda Craft boat. He is survived by his wife, two children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
William “Bill” King Brooks, 86, from Indialantic, Florida, on February 10, 2005. B.S. in horticulture and a member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity, Agriculture Club, Radio Guild, and played football, ran track, and boxed. After graduation he was employed as an accountant with the Maine Central Railroad before entering the Army Air Corps. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the South Pacific. As a B-29 airplane commander, he was assigned to the 20th Air Force and completed 27 missions before returning to the States in 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon.
Frederick Lincoln Carlson, 57, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 28, 1975. Attended from 1936 until 1937.  
Thomas Gray Fielder, 88, from Randolph, Maine, on July 3, 2008. Attended from 1936 until 1937. He attended Boston Museum School from 1937 until 1940 and in 1939 was returning from Europe aboard the British liner Athenia when it was torpedoed and sunk. It was the first ship sunk in World War II. He survived two lifeboat accidents and was transferred at sea to the American freighter, City of Flint, and with a Coast Guard escort, landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During World War II he was employed as an art director with General Electric and after the war continued his art education. He returned to General Electric and worked in New York and New Jersey. He became advertising manager of General Electric’s radio and television department and later joined a New York advertising agency. He later moved to Pittston, Maine, and joined Depositor’s Trust Company, retiring in 1981. He was active in his community including being a trustee of Augusta General Hospital and a member of the Kennebec Historical Society, the State Library Commission, and a board member of the Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center. He is survived by two children, one grandson, and brother Allen ’52.
Joseph Brian Kelley, 92, from Green Manor, Connecticut, on October 14, 2006. Attended from 1936 until 1937. He was employed as a machinist with Technicraft Laboratory, as a farmer, assembler, salesman, toolmaker, tool designer, and as a project engineer with General Motors. He owned and operated Kelley Service Company in Thomaston, Connecticut. He served on the Thomaston school board, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was active with St. Thomas Church. He is survived by his wife, seven children, 18 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mary “Malee” Anna Madigan Putnam, 89, from Houlton, Maine, on June 10, 2008. Attended from 1936 until 1937. She was employed with the First National Bank in Boston in the 1940s. She was a member of Saint Mary of the Visitation Church, the Houlton Council of Catholic Women, Houlton Regional Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, and Houlton Community Golf Course. She is survived by three children, 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
1941
Fred Crowell Hanson, 89, from Brewer, Maine, on June 28, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was employed during World War II with Sperry Gyroscope as an armament engineer and after the war joined the family business, Dunham-Hanson, a wholesale hardware and building materials company. In 1964 they sold the wholesale business but retained the retail side, becoming Bangor Hardware. He was very involved in his community, working with the Rotary Club, SCORE, Penobscot Conservation Association, and the Penobscot Valley Ski Club. He often operated the water-powered saw mill during Living History Days at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley, Maine, and enjoyed sailing, fishing, gardening, camping, and playing cribbage. He was a lifelong member of All Souls Congregational Church where he served for many years as collector. He is survived by four children including Carolyn Hanson Thompson ’67, Richard ’68, and Thomas ’73, ’75G, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
George Leonard Nystrom, 89, from Hendersonville, North Carolina, on April 8, 2008. B.S. in chemical engineering, M.S. in 1947, and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Maine Outing Club, and ran cross-country, wrestled, played basketball, and was the manager of the tennis team. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1941 until 1945. He served aboard the USS Astrolabe Bay, USS Mount McKinley, and theUSS Bayfield, and was involved in four major invasions including the invasions of Normandy and Okinawa. He was discharged in 1945 but continued in the Reserve until 1950 when he was recalled to active duty. In 1956 he transferred to the retired Naval Reserve. After the war he was employed with General Electric and Packard Motors. He spent the remainder of his career with Great Northern Paper beginning in Millinocket in 1958 as an engineer and ended in Stamford, Connecticut, as the director of customer technical service. He enjoyed the outdoors and had hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. In 1997 he received the Block “M” Award from the UMaine Alumni Association for service to his class. He is survived by three sons, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
1942
John Warren Foster, 87, from Old Town, Maine, on November 16, 2006. Attended from 1939 until 1940. He graduated from Culver Military Academy and was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force. He was employed for 27 years with the University of Maine, retiring in 1981. He is survived by two siblings.
James Warren Ingalls, Jr., 87, from Rosendale, New York, on November 17, 2006. B.S. in wildlife conservation. He was a graduate instructor in parasitology when he joined the Army. He worked at Walter Reed Hospital and in 1945 was assigned to a six-man special commission to study the tropical parasitic disease, schistosomia, which affected U.S. troops in the Pacific. In 1946 he received the Bronze Star for his medical work. He received his M.S. in 1949 and his Ph.D. in 1953, both from New York University. He became an instructor of microbiology at the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy and later became a professor of pharmacology. He had many articles published on pharmacology and parasitology, was a visiting lecturer at Albert Einstein Medical College, and became a Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences. He retired in 1983 to Lake George and relocated to Rosendale in 2002. He enjoyed gardening, cross-country skiing, and local politics. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, three children, and three grandchildren.
Doris Edna Karst, 101, from Bar Harbor, Maine, on July 15, 2008. B.S. in education and a member of the chorus, Education Club, and the honor society Phi Kappa Phi. She graduated from Farmington Teachers College in 1927 and began her teaching career at Mexico Junior High School. She taught for 11 years in Augusta and later in Millinocket. She finished her career in New Hampshire, retiring to Bar Harbor. She was an active member of the Bar Harbor Congregational Church and belonged to the Senior Citizens Club. She enjoyed playing the piano and having tea parties. She is survived by a brother.
Paul Allen Kraut, 91, from Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, on August 14, 2008. Attended from 1938 until 1939 and was drafted into the Army. He was a well-known free lance color photographer and owned and operated his own photography studio. He was nationally recognized for this postcard photography of pounding surf, mountains, and the rock-bound coast while working as a photographer for Bromley & Company of Boston. He was employed with Viewmaster for nine years, taking three-dimensional scenic photos. His work has appeared in brochures, postcards, catalogs, posters, calendars, and National Wildlife, Backpacker, Yachting, National Backpack, and Reader’s Digest magazines. His work has been exhibited nation wide. In 1995 he published Maine Scenic Splendor: The Play of Color, Light and Shadow. He was also a long-time amateur weatherman, recording for NOAA and broadcasting on local stations for more than ten years. He is survived by two children, five grandchildren, and one great-grandson. 
Heywood “Mac” Brown Macomber, Jr., 88, from Needham, Massachusetts, on April 9, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1944 until 1946. He was employed at Hemphill Company and later with Raytheon as an engineer. He enjoyed sailing, canoeing, gardening, and photography. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, three children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Ian Duncan Malcolm, 84, from Bristol, Rhode Island, on May 1, 2004. Attended from 1938 until 1939. He graduated from North Adams State Teachers College and received a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy as commanding officer of PT 130 and was awarded the Silver Star for his service in the Battle of Surigao Strait. After the war he taught in Newton, Massachusetts, and was principal in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He ended his career as superintendent of schools in Barrington, Rhode Island, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Barrington Yacht Club, St. John’s Church, and Peter Tare (an organization of WWII PT Boat officers). He enjoyed the water, boating, golf, a good joke, and the Red Sox. He is survived by four children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
1943
Lois Hardy Priscilla Bennett, 87, from Farmington, Connecticut, on June 6, 2008. B.S. in music and a member of the Glee Club, orchestra, and the honor societies Mu Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, and Phi Kappa Phi. She received her master’s degree from Central Connecticut State University in 1968. She taught in the New Britain, Connecticut, school system for 25 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Farmington Senior Citizen Center, Monday Morning Mission, a 20-year member of the YWCA, and a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by two children, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and brother Malcolm Hardy ’44.
Mary Alice Lovely Caccamise, 86, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 17, 2008. B.A. in French and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, University Orchestra, Glee Club, University Trio, YWCA, and the honor society Mu Alpha Epsilon. She received her master’s degree in counseling from the University of New Mexico in 1961 and was a teacher and guidance counselor for the Albuquerque public school system from 1956 until 1982. She was an accomplished pianist and accompanied several orchestras, volunteered at the local hospital, and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by three children and three grandchildren.
Dean Wendell Ebbett, 82, from Pine Mountain, Georgia, on February 13, 2005. B.S. in agronomy and a member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity, Future Farmers of America, Agricultural Club, and the honor societies Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Zeta. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1943 until 1946 and was a POW. He farmed and was employed as a livestock marketing specialist for the Georgia Department of Agriculture. He was an active member of the Roosevelt memorial Church, served on the Harris County Farm Bureau and Pine Mountain Valley Water Association boards, and was a member of the American Legion and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. He is survived by four children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Kingsley Walter Hawthorne, 85, from Houston, Texas, on August 15, 2002. B.A. in psychology. In 1943 he also received his master’s in divinity from Bangor Theological Seminary. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1943 until 1946 stationed with the chaplain’s corps in the Pacific. He received the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement during a military operation in the Philippines. After the war he was a pastor at the West Parish Congregational Church in Belfast, Maine, and later was regional director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America. He was the father of one child.
David Hale Knowlton, 86, from Rockport, Massachusetts, on January 6, 2008. Attended from 1939 until 1941 and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force from 1942 until 1945. After the war he was a senior equipment design engineer with Sylvania Electric. He is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
George Edward Maxim, 85, from Silver Spring, Maryland, on May 1, 2007. B.S. in education and M.S. in 1950 in physics. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1943 until 1946. After the war he was employed as a physicist with the Naval Ordnance Lab in Silver Spring and later as a general engineer. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Charlotte “Peircie” Sara Peirce, 86, from Newport, Rhode Island, on April 10, 2008. B.S. in home economics and a member of the YWCA, Maine Christian Association, Off Campus Women, Home Economics Club, and played field hockey and tennis. She received her master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts. She worked as a therapeutic and teaching dietitian at various hospitals throughout New England and was a member of the Maine Dietetic Association and a member of the American Dietetic Association since 1948. She enjoyed traveling, reading, bridge, gardening, refinishing antiques, sports, the Red Sox and Patriots, and cooking. She is survived by her sister Jean Peirce ’41 and brother Charles ’40.
Richard “Dick” MacMillan Pierce, 88, of Dixfield, Maine, on June 3, 2008. B.S. in forestry and a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Forestry Club, ROTC, the honor societies Scabbard & Blade, Xi Sigma Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, and Senior Skulls; Men’s Senate, was associate editor of the Prism junior year, football manager for three years, and was class valedictorian. He was a veteran of World War II enlisting in the Army in 1943 and was missing in action in November 1944. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and was a POW for eight months. He was awarded numerous medals including the United Nations Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, and the Korean Service Medal.  In 1948 he received his M.S. degree in wood technology from Yale University and served again during the Korean War in the Army Corps of Engineers from 1950 until 1952. After graduation from Yale he was employed with Piasicki Helicopters in Pennsylvania constructing wooden rotor blades. He later was employed with Timber Engineering in Washington, D.C., as a researcher for new wood processing technologies. In 1950 he returned to Maine and began employment with Fosters Manufacturing and in 1968 left to begin employment with Lily Tulip as a mill manager. In 1981 he moved to Dixfield and worked for Highland Lumber Company as vice president, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed gardening, working in his wood shop, and was involved in many organizations and committees including Small Woodlot Owners Association, Maine Learning Tree, Maine Forests Products Council, and the American Legion. He is survived by three children, Marjorie Pierce Gulyas ’73, Richard ’94, and David ’94G, two grandchildren, and two step-grandsons.
Betty Lorraine Knight Webber, 84, from Pittsfield, Maine, on November 18, 2005. B.S. in home economics and a member of Phi Mu sorority, Home Economics Club, YWCA, chorus, and Glee Club. She was employed for 25 years as a home economics teacher at Maine Central Institute. She was the mother of three children.
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Charlotte Theresa Willett Grochmal, 85, from Waynesboro, Virginia, on May 16, 2008. B.S. in home economics and a member of Phi Mu sorority, Home Economics Club, and Off Campus Women. After graduation she was employed with Seagram’s Distillery in Kentucky and later was transferred to Maryland. She volunteered with the community hospital and the Girl Scouts and was a member of the Waynesboro Women’s Club and Saint John’s Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters.
Robert Marsh Hoover, 88, from Houston, Texas, on July 13, 2008. B.S. in electrical engineering and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Although he graduated in 1947 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1944. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1943 until 1946 as a special engineer at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, working on the Manhattan Project. In 1947 he began employment at the Ordnance Research Laboratory at Pennsylvania State University and worked in the field of underwater acoustics. He earned a master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1954 and began employment with Bolt, Beranek and Newman, (BBN) an acoustical consulting firm, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1975 he relocated to Houston and opened a branch office for BBN. In 1978 he and a partner opened Hoover & Keith, an acoustical consulting firm in Houston, now in its 30th year. In 1995 he received the Distinguished Engineering Award from the University of Maine and was a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. His “fondest college memory” was: “I’ll never forget the polite Professor Hill of the electrical engineering department with his green eye shade teaching high voltage transmission line theory.” He enjoyed Cape Cod, tennis, golf, skiing, reading, and mountain climbing. He was an enthusiastic fan of Pennsylvania State football. He is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren.
Ida May Waterman Hunt, 84, from Rotterdam, New York, on July 25, 2008. B.A. in psychology and a member of Sigma Mu Sigma honor society and the Maine Christian Association. She worked for several years in the accounting and auditing department of General Electric, became a full-time homemaker, and returned to General Electric as an auditor when her family was grown. She was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She is survived by three sons, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Kenneth “Ken” Clark Jordan, 86, from Waltham, Maine, on May 15, 2008. B.S. in engineering physics and a member of Theta Chi fraternity, Physics Club, and the Scabbard & Blade Honor Society.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Signal Corps from 1943 until 1946. He was employed as a research/nuclear physicist with Monsanto Chemical Company in Ohio and in 1954 he and a coworker invented a radio-isotope thermal generator which ultimately resulted in the PU-238 generators which powered the Pioneer, Voyager, and Galileo spacecraft. He retired in 1982 after 36 years with Monsanto and returned to Maine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, walking, and working his 700 acres of forest and blueberries. He is survived by his wife of 62 years.
Frank “Mac” John Macri, died in 1999. B.A. in zoology and a member of the track, wrestling, and boxing teams. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army. He received his B.S. from George Washington University in 1950 and his Ph.D. from Georgetown University in 1953.
Jean Olive Simpson Shannon, 79, from Temple Hill, Maryland, on January 23, 2003. Attended from 1940 until 1941. She obtained her R.N. degree from Malden Hospital School of Nursing in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1944. She was the mother of two children.
Doris “Dody” Kilburn Spach, 85, from Haverhill, Massachusetts, on May 11, 2008. B.S. in home economics and a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and the Maine Christian Association. She was employed in library work in Massachusetts and New Jersey and was a school librarian before returning to Maine 1982 and becoming the library director of the Ricker Memorial Library in Poland, Maine. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crewel work, gardening, and music. She is survived by three children including Peter Cronkhite’74, four step-children, nine grandchildren, and sister Emma Kilburn Irish ’49.
Joseph Stickney Sutton, 86, from Owls Head, Maine, on July 20, 2008. Attended from 1940 until 1942 and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was in the first graduation class of Maine Maritime Academy and was a veteran of World War II serving in the Merchant Marines from 1942 until 1946. He was stationed in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean Middle East war zones. After the war he returned to Maine and owned and operated Sutton Supply, a hardware and lumber company in Camden. In 1963 the business moved to Rockland where he operated for 10 years until the business was sold to Grossmans. He is survived by three children, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and sister Mary-Hale Sutton Furman ’38.  
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Julia “Pat” Gilpatrick Holmes Maines, 84, from Holden, Maine, on May 14, 2008. Attended from 1941 until 1942. She was registrar of voters, served on the Good Samaritan Agency and Phillips-Strickland House boards, was a member of the Shakespeare Club and the Holden Congregational Church, and helped create and nurture the Maine Forest and Logging Museum. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canoeing, and home design. She is survived by four children including Steve ’66, Linda Maines Rollins ’69, and Martha Maines ’79, 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Sanford “Sandy” Melvin Weinberger, 79, from Pennsylvania, on October 24, 2004. B.S. in electrical engineering and a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Tech Club, Maine Christian Association, and Hillel Foundation. He was employed as an assistant engineer in the early 1950s with Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing and later with Sperry Gyroscope and Leland Electric.
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Roderick Joseph Cyr, 81, from Kansas City, Missouri, on May 22, 2005. Attended from 1942 until 1943. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps and was a B-26 Marauder pilot. He received a B.S. in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University. In 1948 he became a sales engineer for U.S. Gypsum and in 1953 began employment with Western Fireproofing. Ten years later he purchased the company and in 1987 sold the company. In 1988 he became chairman of the board of United Kansas Bank and soon after became president and CEO. He was a member of a number of civic organizations including a 30-year member of the Rotary Club, was an honorary director of the executive board of Rockhurst University, and served on the boards of St. Joseph’s Health Center, Lyric Opera, and Loretto Academy. He is survived by two children, two grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.    
William James Bradley, Jr., 77, from Sun City Center, Florida, on April 18, 2002. Attended from 1942 until 1943 studying electrical engineering and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a graduate of West Point Military Academy and retired after 30 years of service from the Army as a full colonel with two silver stars. After retirement he obtained his real estate license and worked for Crisp Real Estate in St. Petersburg. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City. He is survived by three sons and two grandchildren.
Charles Francis Guild, Jr., 85, from Brewer, Maine, on May 22, 2008. Attended from 1942 until 1943 and again from 1946 until 1948. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army in the European Theater. After the war he graduated from Husson College. He was employed with American Gear in Bangor for more than 25 years. He served on the Brewer planning board and enjoyed time spent on Green Lake, fishing, gardening, and sailing. At the time of his death he was survived by his wife, Frances Johnson Guild ’46, who died eight days later. He is survived by nephews and nieces.
Frances Ella Johnson Guild, 84, from Brewer, Maine, on May 30, 2008. Attended from 1942 until 1943. She was employed for more than 25 years as an office assistant in a physician’s office in Bangor. She enjoyed her camp on Green Lake and was an avid Red Sox fan. She is survived by nephews and nieces.
Cleveland Albee Page, 83, from Nobleboro, Maine, on April 24, 2008. Attended from 1942 until 1943. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army in New Guinea and the southern Philippines. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1947 and then attended Boston University Law School, passing the bar exam in 1950. He was a member of the Maine Bar Association and was the oldest practicing attorney in Lincoln County. He was past president of the Rotary Club, coached Little League, was a band instructor at Lincoln Academy, past deacon of the Damariscotta Baptist church, a 50-year member of the Masons, and a life member of the VFW. He owned and operated Lincoln Theater, was a longtime real estate broker, and owner of Page Realty. He was well known for his musical abilities, playing sax at the Lakehurst Dance Hall and was a member of the Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band, the Sophisticated Swing Band, and made guest appearances with the Downeast Jazz Babies. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, four children including Lincoln ’73, and eight grandchildren including Todd Page ’01, ’04G.
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Mabel Evelyn Wilkinson Brown, 83, from San Marcos, Texas, on April 16, 2008. Attended from 1943 until 1944. She was employed as a teacher’s aide for 20 years working with children with disabilities. She volunteered with the American Legion Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the National Seashore on Padre Island, and the Audubon Society. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, and water aerobics. She is survived by four children and six grandchildren.
Marie Cecelia Plummer Foss, 87, from Machias, Maine, on May 30, 2008. B.S. in education. Although she graduated in 1955 she wished to affiliate with the Class of 1947. After graduating from the Washington State Normal School she taught in Machias and during World War II she was a chief clerk for the Washington County Office of Price Administration. After graduating from UMaine, she began teaching in the Bangor school system and remained in the Bangor schools for 20 years. She enjoyed fishing and her cottage on Six-Mile Lake. She was a member of the Mayflower Society, St. Mary’s Church, and the Holy Name of Jesus Church. She is survived by her daughter.
Halbert “Hal” Seeley Stevens, 89, from Sidney, Maine, on August 5, 2008. B.S. in education. In 1942 he enlisted in the Army and retired as a colonel in 1976. He served with the 80th Infantry Division during World War II, participating in the northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe campaigns. After World War II he returned to Maine and taught school in Mapleton and joined the Maine National Guard as a full-time officer. In 1963 he served a one-year tour at the U.S. Army War College and took graduate courses at George Washington University. He was instrumental in the creation of the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery and the establishment of the Maine National Guard Officer Candidate School. He retired to Florida but returned to Maine in 2003.  He was a member of the Gardiner Methodist Church, Ocala West United Methodist Church, Masons, and the Rotary and Lions clubs. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Martindale Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, three children, seven grandchildren including Jennifer Allaire ’91, Jason Allaire ’93, and Melissa Stevens Cust ’92, and seven great-grandchildren.
Phyllis Maxwell Tinney, 79, from Sarasota, Florida, on February 15, 2005. Attended from 1943 until 1944. She was employed in the real estate industry, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Mayflower Society, DAR, and Colonial Dames. She is survived by a daughter and two grandchildren.
Burton L. Wilner, 86, from Palm Beach, Florida, on May 5, 2008. B.S. in chemistry. He attended MIT until enlisting in the in the Army Air Corps. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a radar counter measures officer flying B29s in the Pacific with the 500th Bombardment Group. After graduation he worked in the family’s business, Wilner Wood Products in Norway, Maine. He was an active member of the Maine Organization of Hospital Trustees, the Maine Hospital Licensing Advisory Board, the Lewiston-Auburn Jewish community, Congregation Beth Jacob, and a founding member of Temple Shalom. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Marvis Wilner ’ 47, ’77, three children, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four siblings including Elinor Wilner Goldblatt ’49.
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Malcolm Wilford Coulter, 88, from Eddington, Maine, on August 2, 2008. M.S. in wildlife management. In 1942 he earned a B.S. from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University in 1966. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, he worked for the Vermont Fish & Game Department. He was a veteran of World War II serving for three years in the Army. He served in Africa and Italy and in 1944 was awarded the Bronze Star for his meritorious service in Italy. In 1948 he accepted the position of assistant leader of the Maine Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit and instructor in wildlife management at the University of Maine. His career at the university spanned 34 years, conducting research on birds and mammals throughout Maine. Throughout the years he was promoted to professor, served as associate director of the school of forest resources, and as chairman of the department of wildlife. In 1974 he was appointed to the state’s Land Use Regulation Commission. He was involved in many civic organizations including founding chair for the Eddington-Clifton Civic Center, president of the Penobscot Salmon Club, and a member of the advisory board to Baxter State Park. He was a recipient of many awards including the John Pearce Memorial Award, the Professional Achievement Award, the University of Maine Distinguished Forestry-Wildlife Alumnus Award, and in 2006 his tree farm was named the Outstanding Tree Farm. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, canoeing, training bird dogs, gardening, traveling, and building canoes. He is survived by five children, including Shirley Coulter Ericson ’71, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Willard Rawson Cowen, 78, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on May 27, 2002, of lung cancer. Attended from 1944 until 1946. He was survived by a step-daughter.
Pauline “Polly” Elizabeth Quint Arbo Foster, 80, from Patten, Maine, on May 17, 2008. B.S. in home economics and a member of the Maine Outing Club, Maine Christian Association, and the Home Economics Club. She taught from 1948 until 1952 at Stearns High School in Millinocket, substituted at Patten Academy for a few years, and in 1967 began teaching home economics at Katahdin High School where she remained until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, VFW, and the Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also active in the Patten Women’s Club, Patten Academy, Southern Aroostook Extension Service, 4-H, and American Red Cross. She is survived by eight children including Dawn Bradstreet Arbo ’75, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and brother Frederick Quint ’60.
George Edward O’Donnell, 81, from Denver, Colorado, on May 21, 2003. B.S. in physical education and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, served as vice president of the “M” Club, and played baseball and basketball. He was a veteran of World War II serving from 1942 until 1945 in the Navy as a fighter pilot and served in the Naval Reserve from 1948 until 1960. He received his master’s in administration from Denver University. He taught in the Denver public school for 37 years and served for 10 years as mayor of Apex, Colorado. He was a 25-year volunteer with the Red Cross, and was active in the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed sports, golf, and travel and his “fondest college memory” was: “The way my wife and I were accepted and treated by the people of Maine during the three years we lived in Orono.” He is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
1949
James “Jim” Frederick Aikins, 79, from Camp Hill, Alabama, on April 22, 2003. B.A. in mathematics and a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1943 until 1945. He was employed with Eastman Kodak in New York as an assistant design engineer and later as a member of the technical staff of Hughes Aircraft in California. He was the father of three children.
Alec Alenskis, 86, from Sun City, Arizona, on May 25, 2008. Attended from 1946 until 1948 and a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1942 until 1946. In the early 1950s he was the owner/operator of Central Maine Radio Service in Guilford, Maine. He received a degree in nuclear engineering from Idaho State University and was employed with Westinghouse as a senior electrical engineer at the naval reactor facility until 1979. Still with Westinghouse, he became a senior project engineer working on nuclear power plants in Yugoslavia and in the Philippines and his last position was in Idaho. In 1987 he received a Professional Achievement Award from Idaho State University College of Engineering. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Joyce Marsh Alenskis ’47, two children, and three grandchildren.
Frederick Mann Boutilier, 88, from Hodgdon, Maine, on April 30, 2008. B.S. in agronomy. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1939 until 1945 and another 15 years in the Reserves. He taught in Houlton and Hartland and then was employed with New York and Penn Central Railway for 20 years. He was active in the Boy Scouts and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, one son, three step-children, three granddaughters, 12 step-grandchildren, and 13 step-great-grandchildren.
Neal Edward Brennan, 81, from Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 4, 2005. B.S. in mechanical engineering. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1943 until 1945. After graduation he was employed with W.S. Rockwell in Connecticut and later in Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife of 53 years and two children,
Clayton Eugene Briggs, 81, from Petersburg, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2007. B.A. in theater. He obtained a master’s degree from Whittier College in California in 1951 and in 1952 began employment as an instructor of speech and drama at Mount Union College in Ohio. In 1955 he was made an assistant professor. In 1956 he accepted a position as assistant professor of speech and drama at Hiram College in Ohio and later associate professor at Juniata College in Pennsylvania. He won several awards in the 1970s for his documentary films. He was the father of two children.
Thomas “Red” Green Burdin, Jr., 84, from Pinellas Park, Florida, on July 22, 2008. B.S. in physical education and M.Ed. in 1951. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army Air Corps from1943 until 1946. He was a long-time educator in Maine and Massachusetts schools before retiring in 1981 due to declining health. He is survived by two sons, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Joseph “Gerry” Napoleon Gerard Dechene, 86, from Laurel, Delaware, on April 4, 2008. B.S. in chemical engineering and a member of Tau Beta Pi fraternity, Chemical Engineering Club, and the honor society Phi Kappa Phi. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Air Force from 1942 until 1945. He flew supplies from India and China over the “Hump” and earned the Air Force Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After graduation he was employed by DuPont in Delaware where he remained for 32 years. During his employment he acquired two patents. He was a member of the Air Force Association, Wilmington Warriors Association, Humps Pilot’s Association, Laurel Historical Society, NRA, American Legion, and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and shooting and converting old slides into computer files. He is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
William “Bill” Nelson Skidds, 87, from New York, on March 5, 2003. B.S. in bacteriology. He was a veteran of World War II serving from 1941 until 1945 and was called back to active service in 1951. He was employed for 20 years with Pilgrim State Hospital in Brentwood, Long Island, and also ran a landscaping business. He was a step-father to five children.
Robert “Bob” Thayer Thomas, 80, from Scarborough, Maine, on June 13, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Maine Christian Association, and played intramural sports and ran track. He was employed with Worthington Pump & Machinery in New Jersey until he was drafted into the Army in 1951. He was a veteran of the Army serving for two years during the Korean War at a civilian engineering firm testing T41 tanks at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. After the war he returned to Worthington in Massachusetts and eventually moving to Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, back to Massachusetts and lastly to Houston, Texas. He retired as vice president of the western region. He was a member of the Rotary Club and Raveneaux Country Club and volunteered at the Shell Houston Open for many years. After retirement he spent ten years traveling in an Airstream trailer covering 49 states, Canada, and Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, three children, and two grandchildren.
Lester “Les” Frank Whitney, 80, from Amherst, Massachusetts, on July 31, 2008. B.S. in agricultural engineering and a member of the band, Maine Christian Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. He received his M.S. in 1951 and his Ph.D. in 1964, both from Michigan State University and began his career in 1959 as an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He remained at UMass for 32 years working on the design of farm equipment, more efficient harvesting and manufacturing processes, and irrigation techniques in arid climates. He enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling, building a camp at Lake Wyola, and UMass football and basketball. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Phyllis Burrill Whitney ’51, seven children, and four grandchildren.
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Arthur Wellington Anderson, 83, from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on December 5, 2007. Attended from 1946 until 1948. He graduated from Pierce College in California and was employed as a supervisor of production control for Litton Industries in Utah. He enjoyed recreational vehicles, owning travel trailers and a motor home. He was a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association, the Coachman Capers, and the Good Sam Club. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, two children, and four grandchildren.
George William Barnes, 80, from Harpswell, Maine, on April 25, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering. He was employed as a civil engineer with Wright-Pierce in Topsham and had also worked as a lobsterman and boat builder. He was a member of the Grange of Harpswell and enjoyed hunting, catch-and-release fly fishing, and was a master fly rod builder. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, three children, and four grandchildren.
Frank Homer Bennet, 80, of Ocala, Florida, died on September 30, 2007, from cancer. B.A. in psychology and a member of the honor society Sigma Mu Sigma and the Order of the Temple. Although he graduated in 1951 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1950. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1945 until 1946. In the early 1950s he owned and operated Bennet’s Poultry Farm in Lubec and later was a field representative for Getty Oil. He was a member of the Washington Lodge, Anah Shrine, and the United Congregational Church of Ocala. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, two children, five grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Louis Oliver Bernard, 79, from New Port Richey, Florida, on October 14, 2004. B.S. in education and M.Ed. in 1954. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps. He was a language arts teacher for 30 years at Plant Junior High School in West Hartford, Connecticut. He is survived by five siblings.
Roland “Bout” Wallace Boutin, 82, from Portland, Maine, on May 1, 2008. B.A. in economics. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Air Force from 1944 until 1945 as an aerial gunner. Although he graduated in 1951 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1950. After graduation he was employed as a salesman with Globe Vacuum Stores, and later with Pepperell Manufacturing Company in the personnel office. He spent most of his career with Commercial Union Insurance as the regional claims manager in Portland and later with their office in Florida. He was an active member of the Scarborough community serving as president of the Rotary Club and the Heritage Acres Recreation Association. He enjoyed the Red Sox and skiing and was on the ski patrol. He is survived by his son James ’78, and three step-sons.   
Henry Edgar Butters II, 84, from Wildersville, Tennessee, on July 15, 2008. B.S. in animal science and a member of the honor societies Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1944 until 1946 and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He received his master’s degree in poultry nutrition from Purdue University in 1951 and was employed with Allied Mills, research division, in Illinois, the Norwich Pharmaceutical Company in New York, and in retirement worked for the Jackson Sun Newspaper in Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, three children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sister Muriel Butters Micue ’44.  
 Allison Graham Catheron II, 84, from Franklin, Maine, on June 15, 2008. B.S. in forestry and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Rifle Team, Forestry Club, Maine Outing Club, ROTC, and Campus Development Committee. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force Auxiliary from 1943 until 1945. He served with the 17th anti-submarine squadron. After graduation he was employed as an assistant manager at Dartmouth College’s Moosilauke Ravine Resort, was employed with Wagner Woodlands as a forester, and also taught science at Franconia College. He was inspired by a journal written by an ancestor in 1793 and kept a daily journal for over 50 years. He enjoyed ice fishing, competitive shooting with rifle, pistols, shotguns, and muzzle loaders; gardening, working his 50-acre tree farm, and rock hounding. He was a member of the Soil Conservation Service, National Rifle Association, and the Franklin Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, one son, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.  
Charles “Cookie” Theophilus Cook, 82, from Bradenton, Florida, on January 4, 2005. B.S. in agronomy and a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Agriculture Club, and played varsity football his sophomore year. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Air Force as a bomber pilot and flew combat missions in the European Theater. He also served in Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a colonel. He was chairman of the Indiana Republican finance committee, a member of the Columbia Club, and helped raise funds for the Indianapolis Art Museum. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, four children, four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
Eben Grass Currie, 58, from Houlton, Maine, on December 20, 1985. Attended from 1946 until 1947. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1944 until 1946. He graduated from Ricker College in 1951 and was called back to active duty in 1951. He was employed as an inspector with Metropolitan Life Insurance.
Arnold “Bob” George Golding, 77, from Rutland, Vermont, on January 1, 2001. B.S. in forestry, B.S. in wildlife conservation in 1951, and a member of the honor society Xi Sigma Pi. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force from 1943 until 1946. After graduation he was employed with the U.S. Forest Service in the Willamette National Forest. He was a member of the Rutland American Legion and a lifetime member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife and two step-sons.
Herman “Bud” Edward Kendall, 86, from Moscow, Idaho, on July 25, 2006. B.S. in civil engineering and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, American Society of Civil Engineers, and the intramural athletic association. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps. He also served in Korea and was an advisor during the Vietnam War retiring as a major. He was employed for many years with Metcalf and Eddy Engineering in Boston and was internationally recognized for his work on highways and water and sewage works. He designed the guard rail system used in Maine,  managed a water supply rebuilding project in Thailand, and worked on a project to improve and safeguard fresh water supplies in Saudi Arabia. While working in Thailand he realized the people were being poisoned by lead piping and gained financing and volunteer engineers to replace the pipes. He was a field coordinator with Feed America and was an advocate for veterans. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Leo Lawrence Koran, 60, from San Diego, California, on September 24, 1984. B.A. in business administration. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He obtained his master’s degree in social work in 1961 from the University of Michigan and was employed as a conciliation court counselor with the San Diego County superior court. 
Robert “Bob” John Leiper, 83, from Attleboro, Massachusetts, on June 24, 2008. B.A. in business administration and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, played football, baseball and intramural sports all four years. He began at UMaine in 1942 and attended until 1943 when he was called to active duty. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He served with the Dive Bombing Squadron 87 during carrier battles in the Central Pacific and the Japanese islands and was awarded numerous medals. He began employment with L.G. Balfour as a supervisor and became vice president of sales. He enjoyed music and was an avid sports fan. He is survived by two children and six grandchildren. 
Reginald “Reggie” George Lord, 82, from Anchorage, Alaska, on July 7, 2008. B.S. in physical education and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Maine Outing Club, “M” Club, Maine Christian Association, and Intramural Council. He ran track and played football all four years, and played basketball and baseball for two years. He earned All-American status as a running back for the Black Bears. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1943 until 1946. He received his M.A. degree in 1957 from Colorado State College of Education. He coached and taught in Nebraska, Washington, and Alaska. While at Anchorage Central High School he coached football, basketball, track, and hockey, and taught math. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and his Alaska home. He is survived by two children and two grandchildren.  
Francis Edward Pickett, 80, from Westbrook, Maine, on July 11, 2008. M.Ed. in 1961. He attended from 1946 until 1948 and finished his B.S. degree in 1951 graduating from Gorham State Teachers College. He wished to affiliate with both the Class of 1950 and the Class of 1961. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving from 1951 until 1953 and was stationed in Germany with the Civil Intelligence Corps. He enjoyed music and all things with motors and had built a helicopter. He is survived by his wife, two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Edwin Frank Poynter Jr., 85, from Alton Bay, New Hampshire, on September 27, 2007. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. After the war he was employed with the Boston Naval Shipyard as an engineering draftsman and received his master’s degree from Northeastern University in 1956. He then began employment with General Electric as a manufacturing engineer manager where he remained until his retirement in 1984.  
Elbert Marshall Prince, 87, from Portland, Maine, on June 7, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering  and a member of the Maine Christian Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers. After graduating from high school he attended Husson College for a year and began employment with the U.S. Corps of Engineers conducting airport surveys throughout New England. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1942 until 1946, deployed in the South Pacific and Okinawa. After obtaining his civil engineering degree he was employed for five years in public management and then began employment with Bancroft & Martin in South Portland. He retired as sales manager and assistant vice president. He then formed EMP Sales, representing national firms. His company was purchased 20 years later and at that time he started The May Corporation which he ran until his death. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and enjoyed travels to Alaska and South America. He was a 35-year member of the Rotary Club, and was a member of Saint Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church in Falmouth. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, two children, three step-children, 16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Robert “Rufus” Rufus Rendall, 79, from Rockport, Massachusetts, on July 20, 2008. B.S. in forestry and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Men’s Student Senate, Maine Christian Association, Forestry Club, and Glee Club. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1951 until 1953. He had a 50-year career buying and selling building materials. After eight years with the Masonite Corporation he began employment with Gilfoy Distribution Company, retiring in 2000. He was past president of the Fraternal Order of Lumber Dealers. He enjoyed Maine and Maine humor and could be seen in the North Shore with the license plate MAINE1. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, four children and seven grandchildren.
Furber “Bob” Stimpson Roberts, 87, from Volcan, Chririqui, Panama, on April 3, 2008. B.S. in entomology and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Maine Christian Association, Maine Outing Club, and the honor society Alpha Zeta. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from 1942 until 1946 and participated in the invasion of Normandy. After the war he was employed as an entomologist with the United Fruit Company and later became an assistant manager. After retirement in 1975 he purchased a coffee farm in Panama which he operated until 2005. He enjoyed travel and reading. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Florence Sawyer Roberts ’47, two children including Jonathan ’77, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Carleton Roy Storer, 83, from Scarborough, Maine, on June 26, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the “Silent Service.” He was employed as an engineer for the state of Maine. He is survived by four children including Wesley ’69 and nine grandchildren.
Samuel Horace Timberlake, 89, from South Paris, Maine, on April 21, 2008. B.S. in forestry. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force from 1943 until 1945. In 1960 he received an associate’s degree from Lowell Institute of Technology and was employed as a plant manager at Stowell Silk Spool Company. He later owned and operated S. Timberlake Company, a furniture-making business reproducing Shaker furniture. He was active in many local organizations including the Maine Republican Party, Oxford County Extension Service, and was cofounder of the Western Maine Industrial Management Club. He served the town of Bethel for many years as selectman, budget committee member, and code enforcement office. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, Shrine, Bethel Historical Society, and the West Parish Congregational Church. He enjoyed camping, golf, baseball, hunting, landscape painting, traveling, and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Natalie Harding Timberlake ’70, ’75G, ’81 C.A.S., one son, two step-grandsons, and one granddaughter.
Marjorie Alice Stromberg Walsh, 81, from West Gardiner, Maine, on June 11, 2008. Attended from 1946 until 1948. She owned and operated Daystar Plant Nursery for 20 years. She is survived by one son, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter.
Scott Minot Webster, 85, from Redding, California, on May 25, 2008. B.A. in psychology and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps. He was employed with North American Rockwell and other aircraft industries. He enjoyed jazz and played piano in the Goose Island Jazz Band. He is survived by his wife, two children, one step-daughter, and eight grandchildren.
1951
Lyndon Norman Conary, 58, from Rockport, Maine, on March 18, 1986. Attended in 1947.
Earl Robert Estes, 78, from Corinth, Maine, on May 15, 2008. B.S. in agricultural business management and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, 4-H Club, Agricultural Club, and the Maine Christian Association. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving from 1951 until 1953 with the Army’s 517th Medical Company. He owned Aroostook Produce, a brokerage business in Houlton, retiring in 2001. In 2004 he received the Maine Potato Board’s President’s Award for his long-standing support of the potato industry. He is survived by his wife, five children including Michael ’83, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and brother George ’58, ’60G.
Margaret “Peggy” Ruth Hobbs Gordon, 78, from Houlton, Maine, on April 14, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1949. She obtained a B.A. in health and family life education from Ricker College in 1978. She was a full-time homemaker raising six children and was grandmother to 15. She enjoyed square dancing, “taking care of new babies,” traveling, and playing bridge. She was a 52-year member of the American Association of University Women and was involved with the SAD 29 school board. She is survived by six children including Patrick ’92 and David ’76, one step-child, 15 grandchildren, two grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Kenneth Johnson, 85, from Largo, Florida, on April 12, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1948. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He received his B.S. in education in 1952 and his M.S. in 1966, both from Gorham State Teachers College. He began his teaching career in North Berwick and Sanford and also coached. He worked for Community Action before returning to education as a librarian. He was involved in grant writing for the Sanford Title 1 project and often worked evenings and weekends at Saul Shalit Pharmacy’s soda fountain. He enjoyed square dancing and reading. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, four children, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
Gloria Helen Taylor Latno, 78, from Waterville, Maine, on May 30, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1949. She was very involved in the Democratic Party and was chosen national committeewoman in 1962. She is survived by one son, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Maurice “Caruso” Laurent Lavoie, 79, from Lewiston, Maine, on July 26, 2007. B.A. in romance languages and a member of the French Club and the International Club. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and received his M.A. degree from Columbia University. He taught high school French. 
Richard Mearit Spearin, 78, from Readfield, Maine, on April 21, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1948. He was a farmer and also proficient at woodwork and carpentry. He was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. He is survived by his wife, three children, three step-children, 11 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Clayton Stubbs, 82, from Peoria, Arizona, on July 30, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1949. He was employed with Darling’s Auto Parts in Bangor, Maine, and was a member of the Eastern Star and Anna Temple Shrine. He is survived by his wife, two children, and two granddaughters.
Leroy Alden Witham, 82, from Biddeford, Maine, on June 15, 2008. Attended from 1947 until 1950. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He was employed by the Maine Department of Transportation as an engineer and later started A.W.I. Engineering. He was a licensed surveyor until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Scarborough American Veterans and the VFW. He enjoyed coin collecting. He is survived by three daughters, one grandson, and two great-grandchildren.
1952
Bertram Wallace Berube, 76, from Sarasota, Florida, on April 25, 2008. Attended from 1948 until 1950. He was employed for 38 years as an ironworker, retiring in 1989. After retirement he taught in the ironworker’s apprenticeship program in Clinton, Maine. He enjoyed playing pool and was a member of the Elks, American Legion, and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, four children, two step-children, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and five siblings including Verne ’66, ’73G.
William “Bill” Timken Bird, 79, from Winchester, Massachusetts, on April 29, 2008. B.S. in physical education and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, “M” Club, Maine Outing Club, Ski Team, played football, and was captain of the Tennis Team in 1952. He was a veteran of the Navy serving from 1946 until 1948. He served aboard the Putnam as a signalman. He was employed as a salesman with Scott Paper Company and D.F. Monroe and owned William T. Bird Associates, specializing in paper sales. He was very involved in the town and served on the finance committee, Jaycees, volunteered at Winchester Hospital, and served as president of the Winchester Tennis Association. He was co president of the New England Tennis Umpire Association and was certified as a United States Tennis Association chair umpire. Besides tennis he enjoyed fly fishing, skiing, golf, and volunteering at a YMCA camp in New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, three children including Thomas ’86, and six grandchildren.
Albert Beverly Haines, 79, from Columbia, Maryland, died of heart disease on April 9, 2008. B.S. in engineering physics and a member of Phi Eta Kappa fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Signal Corps as a radar engineer from 1946 until 1948. He attended UMaine while a member of ROTC and was discharged in 1954 as a first lieutenant. He was employed with Westinghouse Electric for 37 years as a senior engineer, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bird watching, golf, photography, making model planes, ships, and boats; and carpentry and had built his own darkroom. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, two daughters, and brother Keith ’57.
Peter “Pete” Robert Mount, 70, from Camp, Arizona, on September 2, 2000. B.S. in forestry and a member of the Forestry Club, Ski Team, Woodsmen Weekend Team, the honor society Xi Sigma Pi, and played baseball. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1953 until 1955. He received his master’s degree in forestry from Yale in 1953 and his Ph.D. in 1967 from Colorado State University. He was employed as a manager of surface resources for Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company in the 1960s. He was the father of three children.
Dorothy “Dottie” Mae Curtis Vose, 78, from Southwest Harbor, Maine, on May 16, 2008. B.A. in nursing and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Newman Club, Maine Christian Association, and the Maine Outing Club. During her career she was supervisor of surgery at Eastern Maine General Hospital, assistant supervisor of surgery and graduate education at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, and director of nursing at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth. She spent the last twenty years of her career as a school nurse on Mount Desert Island, retiring in 1993. She served on the board of directors of the Mount Desert Island Alcohol and Drug Abuse Group, the Acadia Family Center, the Center for Human Genetics, and was a member of St. Peter’s Church parish council. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, five children including Margaret Vose ’88, and 12 grandchildren.
1953
Richard Chapman Allen, 76, from De Moines, Washington, on March 22, 2008. B.S. in wildlife management and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was a veteran of the Navy serving from 1953 until 1956. He received his master’s degree in wood technology in 1961 from Duke University. In the 1960s he was employed as a wood technologist with the Borden Chemical Company and later as a research and development technical representative with Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed bird watching, fishing, traveling, and sports. He was a lifelong Celtics and NY/SF Giants baseball fan. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, two children, and three grandchildren.
David Bisset Brezger, 64, from Belleville, Illinois, on January 2, 1993. B.A. in speech. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army. He was employed as a correctional officer for the state of Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion and former Republican precinct committeeman. At the time of his death he was survived by his wife, four children, and six grandchildren.
Herbert “Red” Warren Brown, 85, from Key Largo, Florida, on April 21, 2007. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Maine Christian Association. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Philippines. He was employed as a service manager for International Harvester and in 1953 joined J.W. Greer Company as a service manager. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Key Largo Civic Club. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and dancing. He is survived by a son.
Robert “Bob” Winston Churchill, 77, from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, on May 4, 2008. B.S. in physical education and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Athletic Board, Student Senate, “M” Club, and played basketball. He was a veteran of the Army. He was a self-employed automobile dealer joining the family business, Churchill Motors, in Kezar Falls, Maine. After selling the company he was employed with White Sign Company and Central Equipment Company. After retirement he spent winters in Florida. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, golf, and bridge. He was a member of the Riverside Methodist Church of Kezar Falls, the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, the Kiwanis, and Kingswood Golf Club. His “favorite college memory” was: “…coach Rome Rankin chasing Bunny Paradis around the basketball court, out the door, into the hallway and back onto the court, yelling his lungs out all the whole time during practice for falling for the head fake after being warned not to. We couldn’t continue to practice for 15 minutes because we were laughing so hard. Bunny did learn not to do it.”  He is survived by his wife Dorothy Leonard Churchill ’54, three children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.   
Patricia Elaine Whalen Cole, 68, from Bangor, Maine, on May 28, 1989. B.A. in English. She was an English teacher and full-time homemaker. She was the mother of one daughter. 
Richard “Dick” Earl Cutting, 74, from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, on May 22, 2005. B.S. in wildlife management, M.S. in 1956 in zoology, and a member of the Forestry Club and the honor society Phi Kappa Phi. He was employed as section head of the Canadian Department of Fisheries, retiring in 1996. He is survived by his wife and was the father of four children.
Philip “Phil” Gotlib, 78, from Delray Beach, Florida, on June 20, 2008. B.A. in sociology and a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, band, Hillel, and SRA. He was employed as a case worker for the city of Bangor for many years and also was employed part-time at Sears. He played clarinet in the Bangor Band, belonged to a bowling league, and was a member of the Congregation Beth Israel. He is survived by four children, three step- children including Sheila Berman ’75, and Gail Berman Stone ’77, and grandchildren.
Darrell “Bud” Densmore Hilliker, 83, from Corinna, Maine, on July 20, 2008. B.S. in education. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1942 until 1945. He served on two Lsts as a first class radioman, seeing action at the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, and was wounded, receiving the Purple Heart and three Unit Citations. He then served in the South Pacific until his discharge. After his service he graduated from Husson College with a business education degree and began teaching in Medway, Maine, and coached basketball. While attending UMaine he also managed a sporting goods store in Bangor. In 1956 he accepted a position as teacher and chairman of the business department at Mattituck High School in New York. He left that position and began employment as a professor of business and dean of continuing education at Suffolk County Community College where he remained until his retirement in 1982. He retired to Maine and was employed for four years at Husson College as a professor of business. In 1986 he moved to Florida where he taught part-time at Jones College for the next 11 years. He received his master’s degree from Hofstra University ion 1960 and his Ph.D. from the University of Sarasota in 1971. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, American Legion, VFW, and served as disaster chairman for the Red Cross. He enjoyed hunting, singing in a men’s quartet, fishing, golfing, and was a licensed Maine Guide for many years. In 2005 he published Tales out of School, about his “80 years of a great life.”  He was very active in his church, serving as deacon, superintendent of Sunday school, teacher, and as an assistant chaplain at St. Luke’s Hospital in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, three children, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
Paul Warren Legge, 96, from Christiansburg, Virginia, on July 7, 2008. M.Ed. He received his B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1935. He began his educational career at Wilton Academy and Jay High School and in 1944 began teaching at Maine Central Institute. He taught physics, chemistry, and mathematics and as head of the science department he provided specifications for the design of the Cianchette Science Building on the Institute’s campus. He coached basketball, football, and baseball and retired in 1976. He was a member of the Masons and was especially active in the Pittsfield community, building the baseball diamond at Hathorn Park (Legge’s Diamond). He is survived by two sons and two grandchildren.
Hilda “Hildie” Lesch, 77, from Hawthorne, New Jersey, on May 29, 2006. B.S. in education and a member of the orchestra, German Club, and the honor societies Kappa Delta Pi and Mu Alpha Epsilon. She taught music in the public school system for 30 years and also taught out of her home. She also wrote the Class of 1953 class notes in Maine Alumni Magazine during the early 1990s.
Robert Colbath Page, 77, from Davis, California, on June 17, 2008. B.A. in Spanish and a member of the Spanish Club and Classics Club. He received his master’s degree in library science from the University of Washington. He spent his career at Shields Library at the University of California-Davis, retiring in 1991. He was a musician, playing violin and piano. He enjoyed opera. He is survived by a brother.
William Allen Small, from Smithfield, Rhode Island, on April 21, 2008. M.Ed. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army and served as an educational guidance officer in Germany. He was discharged as a first lieutenant in 1957. He received his bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College and his doctorate from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He was an associate dean of graduate studies at Rhode Island College for 19 years, retiring in 1986. He was a professor of elementary education and director of summer sessions for 19 years as well as a published author of children’s stories. He was an ordained deacon serving at St. Michael Church in Smithfield. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, three sons, one granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren.
1954
Bruce “Bert” Irving Bertelsen, 81, from Burlington, Vermont, on May 25, 2008. B.S. in engineering physics and a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps and was recalled during the Korean War. He began employment with IBM where he remained for 40 years. For 30 years he was involved in film research working in Switzerland, New York, and Vermont. For another ten years he wrote and published articles summarizing patent disclosures for the IBM patent office. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, waterskiing, ping-pong, and bird watching.  He is survived by three children and six grandchildren.
Kenneth Maynard Blaisdell, 74, from Groton, Connecticut, on December 12, 2003. Attended from 1950 until 1952. He was a veteran of the Air Force and in the late 1950s was employed as a draftsman in the electrical design department of Electric Boat in Groton.
Randall Chase Cole, 74, from Malabar, Florida, on October 5, 2007. Attended from 1950 until 1952.  He retired as a computer programmer from Kodak in Rochester, New York. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school teacher, deacon, and computer support volunteer. He is survived by his wife, two children, one step-daughter, and five grandchildren.
Charles “Charlie” David Hoyt, 74, from Concord, New Hampshire, on August 31, 2006. B.A. in zoology and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Maine Christian Association, Interfraternity Council, Student Religious Association, and the honor society Sigma Mu Sigma. After graduation he attended the University of Vermont School of Medicine from 1954 until 1955. In 1955 he began serving at the Methodist Church in Vanceboro, Maine. In 1956 he entered Boston University School of Theology, graduated in 1959, and began serving the Highlands Methodist Church. He later served at the Portland Methodist Church and the Pentecost United Methodist Church.
Jane Metcalf Keirstead, 76, from Farmington, Maine, on June 17, 2008. B.S. in home economics. She taught home economics in Jay, Maine, and later taught general education in France for the military. She became a full-time homemaker after the birth of her first child and later worked as a substitute teacher. She was a Girl Scout leader and high school cheering coach. She was a member of the D.A.R., Farmington Historical Society, the Gold Leaf Institute, and a lifelong member of the Old South United Church of Christ. She enjoyed bridge and dancing. She is survived by two children and two grandchildren.
Charlotte “Charley” Alva Moreshead Libby, 76, from Portland, Maine, died from complications with appendicitis on June 22, 2008. B.A. in English and a member of Chi Omega sorority, Glee Club, Maine Christian Association, Madrigals, Women’s Student Government, and the honor society Mu Alpha Epsilon. She taught English for 25 years in Camden, Bath, Lincoln, Portland, and retired from South Portland High School in 1992. She was an active member of the Oak Street Friends Meeting, Central Square Baptist Church, and Clark Memorial. She was a member of the Eastern Star and enjoyed singing, traveling, and the Red Sox. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Robert ’57, one daughter, two grandsons, and two siblings including Glenis Moreshead Baldwin ’69.
Thaddee “Ted” Fernand Moreau, 76, from Auburn, Maine, died on June 15, 2008, from cancer. B.S. in civil engineering and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, American Society of Civil Engineers, Newman Club, band, and freshman track manager. He was a veteran of the Army Corps of Engineers serving during the Vietnam War. He received a number of medals including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. He retired from the military in 1975 as a major and began a new career, teaching. He taught math for 17 years at Lewiston High School. He was a member of Holy Family Church, serving on the parish council and was chairman of the finance committee for 15 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Boston Celtics, and enjoyed skiing and golf. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Elaine Martin Moreau ’54, ’78G, daughter Diane Moreau ’78, son David ’81, and six grandchildren.
Richard “Dick” Taylor Thaxter, 79, from Millinocket, Maine, drowned on July 26, 2008, on Lower Wilson Pond. B.S. in forestry and a member of Theta Chi fraternity and five-year Pulp & Paper Certificate in 1956. Although he graduated in 1955 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1954. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Navy. He was employed with Great Northern Paper for 30 years as a research engineer. He had a life-long love of sailing and after retirement moved to Florida and received his captain’s license. He enjoyed the Maine outdoors and was a volunteer with the Girl Scout program at Camp Natarswi. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, four step-children, and step-grandchildren.
1955
Frank A. Carbonneau, 83, from Brockton, Massachusetts, on April 6, 2008. M.Ed. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Marines. He received a master’s degree in 1948 from Boston University. After teaching in Maine for several years he began a 32-year career in Wakefield, Massachusetts, as a physical education teacher. He coached football and basketball. The Wakefield Field House was named in his honor for his dedicated service. In retirement he was a substitute teacher in Stoughton, Brockton, and Avon. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping, and music and was a member of the South Shore Men of Harmony for a number of years. He was a member of St. Edward Church. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and two grandchildren.
1956
Lester Champion Gellar, 70, from Chelsea, Massachusetts, on August 22, 2004. Attended from 1952 until 1956.
Evelyn Marie Barnes Hedges, 73, from Portland, Maine, on June 3, 2008. Attended from 1952 until 1953. She was a full-time homemaker and volunteered with many organizations including Meals on Wheels, Literacy Volunteers, and was a “Foster Grandparent.” She is survived by three children and two grandchildren.
Ruth Elaine Bowles Jacobsen, 73, from Carthage, New York, on August 16, 2007. B.S. in education. Although she graduated in 1968 she wished to affiliate with the Class of 1956. She was a high school teacher in New York.
Kenton Charles Kubisek, 71, from Danbury, Connecticut, on September 19, 2005. Attended from 1952 until 1953. She graduated from the Burbank Hospital School of Nursing and in the late 1950s was employed at Fairfield State Hospital.
1957
Henrietta MacDonald Andren, 92, from Yarmouth, Maine, on June 2, 2008. M.Ed. She received her B.S. from Gorham State Teachers College in 1952. She was a teacher and principal for over 30 years at the Cottage Farms School in Cape Elizabeth. She was a member of several educational organizations and had been a member of the Woodfords Congregational Church since the age of four. She held a number of positions at the church including teacher, deacon, historian, governing board member, and a visitor to those confined to home or the hospital. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, writing poetry, painting, and making clocks and lamps. 
Alexander Richard DiMatteo, 73, from Fayetteville, New York, died on May 29, 2008, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Attended from 1953 until 1955. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1955 until 1958 in the Army Security Agency. He was employed as a manufacturer’s representative for the granite industry. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two step-sons, 10 grandchildren, and sister Nancy Dimatteo Hall ’66.
James Darrell Toner, 57, from Hodgdon, Maine, on March 19, 1995. Two-year certificate in agriculture. He owned and operated Toner Brokerage and had been employed with H.A. Pollak for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, nine children including James ’81, and 12 grandchildren.
1958
John Randall Brown, 68, from Manahawkin, New Jersey, on July 29, 2004. Attended from 1954 until 1955.
John “Doug” Douglas Brownrigg, 71, from Lewiston, Maine, died on July 10, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Theta Chi fraternity and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was employed as a mechanical engineer with a few firms including Pratt & Whitney, Howell Laboratory, and the Maine State Housing Authority as well as owning Design Research Laboratory. He was active in the Bridgton community serving as president of the Jaycees and was in charge of the building of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bridgton. He enjoyed genealogy, Woods Pond, and attending his children’s sporting events. He is survived by seven children and 18 grandchildren.
Ralph Daniel Gallagher, 72, from Fort Fairfield, Maine, on June 9, 2008. B.S. in agronomy a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, Student Senate, Newman Club, Square Dance Club, and Agricultural Club. He taught earth science and biology at Fort Fairfield High School for 33 years until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, one daughter, three grandchildren, and six siblings including Patrick ’51 and Gerald ’51.
Arthur Willis Rudolph, 74, from Ridgewood, New York, on September 14, 2007. Attended from 1954 until 1958. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Marines.
Sally Anne Hancock Sadler, 70, from Chula Vista, California, on June 25, 2006. Attended from 1954 until 1955. She graduated from Duke University School of X-ray Technology in 1957. She was employed as an X-ray technician at Duke Hospital and also as a real estate broker. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and playing bridge. In 1994 she was the recipient of a heart/double lung transplant. She was the mother of two and grandmother of two.
1959
Timothy Joseph Lane, 72, from Vinalhaven, Maine, on June 12, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was a veteran of the Army serving in the Army Corps of Engineers transportation division and seven years in the Reserve. In 1960 he returned to Maine and joined the family business, L.R. Smith & Company, and ran the business for 41 years, retiring in 2001. He was active in his community including the Lions Club, Masons, Vinalhaven Land Trust, Vinalhaven Historical Society, and served for 25 years with the Vinalhaven volunteer fire department. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, two sons, and one granddaughter.
Harry “Neil” Neil Packard, 75, from Millinocket, Maine, on July 14, 2008. B.S. in chemical engineering, five-year certificate in 1960, and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Air Force from 1951 until 1955. He served with the Strategic Air Command as a first gunner and weather observer in a B-36 bomber. He was employed as a control engineer with Great Northern Paper in 1960 and continued on in various management positions until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time spent at Big Eddy Campground. He was a member of the Elks, VFW, and American Legion. He is survived by three children including Karen Packard ’77 and one grandson.
1960
Charles “Ned” Edward Allen, 64, from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 1996. B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the honor societies Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Marines from 1951 until 1954. After graduation he was employed with Esso Research and Engineering in New Jersey. He later took employment with Polaroid Corporation as a mechanical design engineer in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and obtained his MBA from Northeastern in 1968. He retired in 1985 as a structural engineer from the American Bridge Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel Corporation. He was the father of one child.
Franklin Paul Beach, 70, from Lakeland, Florida, on December 3, 2001. Attended from 1956 until 1957.
Bernard “Bernie” Belleau, 66, from Lewiston, Maine, on June 5, 2004. B.A. in history/political science and a member of the Newman Club, Camera Club, Sailing Club, and Campus staff. 
Roger Calvin Ellis, 70, from Brewer, Maine, on May 14, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering, a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, and played football. At the University of Maine he was named most valuable player and his talents led him to a professional football career with the New York Titans for several years. Following his football career he was employed as a secret service agent at the White House protecting Vice President Agnew, President Ford, and President Bush. He was involved in a number of animal charities and was a dog walker at the Animal Orphanage in Old Town. He enjoyed history, music, and art.
William “Bucky” Orman Malone, 75, from Portland, Maine, on April 21, 2008. B.A. in mathematics and a member of the Maine Mathematics Club. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Marines from 1950 until 1953 and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was employed with Union Carbide for ten years in Georgia and North Carolina before returning to Maine in 1972 and opening The Olde Port Carpet Shoppe. He later worked for Standard Electric before getting his real estate license, and owned convenience stores in Old Orchard Beach and Portland. He enjoyed reading, puzzles, sports, and coached youth hockey, Little League softball and served as president of Portland North Little League. In 1989 he led the girl’s All-Star softball team to the New England Championship title. He is survived by one daughter, three grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Faye Frances Hunt Prentiss, 72, from Harpswell, Maine, on June 28, 2008. B.S. in education. She taught kindergarten and first grade for more than 30 years, 20 of them in the Rumford schools. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Courtney Prentiss ’62, ’70G, two daughters including Suzy Prentiss ’89, and two grandsons.
Jo-Ann Bagley Truslow, 69, from Beverly, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2008. Attended from 1956 until 1957. She was employed by Beverly Hospital as a psychiatric record technician for 20 years and had recently retired from The Landmark School. She enjoyed traveling, sailing, and gardening. She was a life member of the Manchester Yacht Club. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, three children including Christopher ’81, and six grandchildren.
1961
Palmerino “Paul” John Amato, 73, from Bangor, Maine on July 26, 2007. Attended in 1957. He was a veteran of the Air Force and was employed for many years as a salesman in the bearings and transmission industry. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Bangor Municipal Golf Course. He is survived by two children and two grandchildren.
Ernest “Brad” Chester Bradbury, 69, from Poland, Maine, on April 12, 2003. B.A. in history and a member of the International Club, the honor society Sigma Mu Sigma, and editor of the Prism.  He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Air Force from 1953 until 1957. He obtained his master’s in library science in 1970 from Boston University and was an English teacher and librarian for many years. He was past president of the Maine School Librarians, secretary of the Androscoggin Retired Teachers’ Association, and president of the local AARP.  
Robert “Buffalo” Matti Suomi, 72, from Waterford, Connecticut, on June 8, 2008. B.S. in education and played baseball. He was a veteran of the Marines. He was employed as a teacher for 37 years in Danielson, Connecticut, and served as head basketball coach and assistant baseball coach. He was an avid Oakland As and Seattle Seahawks fan and in the early 1980s started a small business, Big Time Sports. He is survived by two daughters and five grandchildren.
1962
Howard L. Cushman, 77, from Saco, Maine, on July 24, 2008. M.Ed. He received a B.S. in 1959 and a Certificate of Advanced Study in 1973, both from Gorham State Teachers College. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Air Force. He began his teaching career as an eighth grade math/science teacher at the C.K. Burns School and later was the first principal of the new Governor John Fairfield School in Saco. He then spent many years as the superintendent of schools for the Saco, Dayton, and Old Orchard Beach area. In honor of his years of service, the new wing of the C.K. Burns School was dedicated to him. After retirement he served as interim superintendent for the Waterboro area and later as their business manager. He was president of the Maine State Superintendents’ Association and a member of the Biddeford-Saco Country Club, the First Parish Congregational Church of Saco, Masons, and a corporator for Saco and Biddeford Savings Institute. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, three children including Carolee Cushman Gates ’75, ’92G, two brothers including Hartland ’62G, six grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Mary Elizabeth York, 95, from Farmington, Maine, on April 15, 2008. M.Ed. She graduated from Bates College in 1934 and taught high school at Flagstaff High School, Weld High School, Wilton Academy, and Jay High School. She coached girls field hockey. She enjoyed traveling and had been to every state except Alaska, most of the National Parks, and Western Europe. She was a member of many educational organizations, the Weld Historical Society, the Wilton Congregational Church, and a member of the Eastern Star for more than 60 years. She is survived by a sister. 
1963
Mary Frohberg Coombs, 86, from Hampden, Maine, on March 10, 2003. Certificate in Advanced Study. She taught seventh grade English and social studies for 30 years at Garland Street Junior High School and taught adult literacy in area night classes. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Coombs Delavega ’69.
Marilyn Louise Littlefield, 74, from Brewer, Maine, on July 8, 2008. B.A. in sociology She was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Women’s Army Air Corps. In 1963 she received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan. She was employed with the Maine Department of Human Services for a time. She then became director of social services at Eastern Maine Medical Center, and later was a psychiatric social worker for the Probation and Parole Office in Bangor. She is survived by a sister.
Errol “Snipie” Robert Snipe, 67, from Bath, Maine, on June 8, 2008. B.A. in romance languages and a member of the French Club. He obtained his master’s degree and taught in the public school system for 25 years before retiring from Morningside High School in Unity. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music. He played for many years at the Kelp Shed in Phippsburg. He is survived by his wife, four sons including Luc ’90 and Christopher ’94, four step-children, 13 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Susan Earle Litz Sulzer, 65, from Union, Maine, died on October 26, 2005, from breast cancer. B.A. in English and was instrumental in starting a student-run coffeehouse where she also performed in folk groups on guitar and banjo. She began teaching English on Vinalhaven and in 1969 moved to Thomaston and began teaching at Camden Rockport High School. In 1972 she moved to Warren, began raising donkeys, and became known as a leading New England expert on donkeys. Her teaching career spanned 40 years and included serving as a drama director and tennis team coach. After retiring from teaching in 1993 she volunteered with Hospice, Eckankar, and Kno-Wal-Lin. She is survived by her husband of 23 years and three siblings including Judith Litz Boudman ’70, ’97G. 
1964
David “Dave” Wesley Brown, 65, from Bar Harbor, Maine, on April 25, 2008. B.S. in education, M.Ed. in 1968, and a member of Phi Mu Delta, “M” Club, and played football. He received his doctorate from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. His career began at Bar Harbor High School teaching math and science and coaching football. In 1967 he moved to New Hampshire where he taught math and coached football. In 1976 he moved to Strong, Maine, where he served as superintendent of schools for MASD 58 for 12 years and later served as associate commissioner of education for the state of Maine. In 1990 he was appointed associate professor of educational leadership at the University of Maine. That same year he returned to Bar Harbor and opened Seacroft Inn. He enjoyed jogging and wood carving. He is survived by his wife, three children, one grandchild, and sister Laura Brown Johnson ’63.
John “Jack” Nelson Cutliffe, 74, from Melbourne, Florida, on June 20, 2008. B.A. in psychology. He also graduated from Maine Maritime Academy and began a career sailing aboard merchant ships on the Great Lakes. In 1957 he entered the Navy and served for two years on active duty and joined the Reserve, serving for 21 years and retiring in 1980. From 1968 until 1978 he was employed with the University of Maine working as director of the student union and community services. While at the university he also worked as an on-call inspector with the Immigration and Naturalization Service, processing international flights arriving at Bangor International Airport. In 1978 he graduated from federal law enforcement training and moved from Bangor to Calais. He worked at the port of entry until his retirement in 1996. He was inducted into the Maine Maritime Academy Athletic Hall of Fame. He enjoyed golf and his camp on Branch Lake. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, two sons including Jason ’86, and four grandchildren.
Nancy Jane Russell Hollis, 65, from New Harbor, Maine, died of cancer on June 2, 2008. B.S. in education and a member of the Student National Education Association. She had a teaching career of more than 38 years. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Howard ’71, two children, and two grandchildren.
Pauline Walls Segee, 84, from Biddeford, Maine, on June 25, 2008. B.S. in education. She received her bachelor’s degree from Farmington Normal School in 1945. She was a full-time homemaker; raising three children, while remaining active in her community. She was a member of the school board, organized and started a Boy Scout troop, was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, started the Millinocket Town Museum, and eventually collected more than 1,200 artifacts. She wrote articles for the Millinocket Journal, served the Baptist church as superintendent of Sunday school, and served as secretary for the East Millinocket Snowmobile Club for 10 years. After completing her degree in 1964 she returned to teaching and taught for 20 years before retiring in 1984. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, three children including David ’69, ’76G, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
1965
Richard “Dick” James Bennett, 66, from Norway, Maine, on June 10, 2008. B.S. in animal science and a member of the honor society Alpha Zeta. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving as a laboratory technician at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. He returned to Maine in 1969 and continued to work as a laboratory technician at St. Joseph and James Taylor Osteopathic hospitals in Bangor. He later moved to Albany, Maine, where he was employed as the chief laboratory technician at Bridgton Hospital until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed cutting wood and worked making snow at Sunday River Ski Resort. He had a perennial plant and organic gardening business and sold vegetables at the Norway and Bethel farmers markets. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Kathleen Twitchell Bennett ’65, three children including Douglas ’97, and four grandchildren.
Julia “Julie” Love Browne, 64, from Vassalboro, Maine, on July 22, 2008. B.A. in English, B.S. in landscape horticulture in 1992, and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Student/Faculty Relations Committee. She was co owner of Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro and Lakewood Golf Course in Madison. She was a member of the Vassalboro Historical Society, Augusta Garden Club, a founding member of the Vassalboro Business Association, and a long time member of Riverside Congregational Church. She enjoyed gardening and owned and operated Lady’s Slipper Landscapes. She is survived by two children including Allen ’91, three grandsons, and sister Melanie Love Gillick ’70.
John Ashley Gray, 60 from Kennebunk, Maine, on July 14, 2008. A.S. in law enforcement. He was a veteran of the Army. He worked for the Orono Police Department and the University of Maine Police and Safety Department. In 1993 he moved to Kennebunk and worked for the University of New England Police Department. At the time of his death he was a project manager in engineering and architectural services for the University of Southern Maine. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and enjoyed chess, reading, hunting, hiking, genealogy, collecting books and guns, and was a short wave enthusiast. He is survived by four children including Nathan ’05 and one grandchild.
Orrison Taylor Moody II, 83, from Corinna, Maine, on January 21, 2008. M.Ed. He graduated from Farmington State Teachers College in 1954. In the early 1950s he built homes, kitchen cabinets, and was a master electrician, plumber, and jack-of-all-trades. He taught school in Jay, Farmington, Corinna, Newport, and Van Buren, retiring from Carmel, and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, one son, two grandchildren, and one great-grandson.  
Roger Allen Pike, 64, from Buxton, Maine, on April 22, 2008. Attended from 1961 until 1962 and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Air Force from 1964 until 1968. In 1970 he began employment with Scott Paper and in 1973 transferred to S.D. Warren Research Lab in Westbrook, Maine. In 2000 he retired from Sappi Research Lab after 30 years of service as a senior research technologist. He enjoyed golf, playing pinochle, reading, and walking. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two step-children, three step-grandchildren, and two siblings including Jane Pike Bennett ’69.
Richard “Dick” John Randall, 65, from Winthrop, Maine, died on May 31, 2008, from cancer. B.A. in sociology, M.A. in 1967, and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and a wrestling instructor. He began employment at the University of Maine Augusta in 1967 serving as professor, dean, vice president, and was installed in 2005 as the 10th president of the university. He was professor emeritus of sociology, in 2004 he was given an honorary doctorate, and the campus Student Technology Center will be named in his honor. He served on many community boards including the Augusta Board of Trade, United Way, Augusta Family Violence Project, YMCA, and in 2007 received a Special Service Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed golf and was a longtime member of the Augusta Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Mary Dudley Randall ’65, three children, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four siblings including Robert ’62.
1966
Frank Ora Brown, Jr., 64, from Greenland, New Hampshire, on April 1, 2008. Attended from 1962 until 1964. He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1965 and landed planes on aircraft carriers. In 1977 he began a career with Data General as an engineering director where he remained for 25 years. He was an active member of the Corpus Christi Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed flying, sailing, and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, one grandson, and two step-sons.
Kenneth Richard Butler, 61, from Appleton, Maine, on June 20, 2008. Certificate in agricultural business management and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He was employed as an office manager for Beneficial Finance in offices in Old Town and Bath and later worked for John Deere covering Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. He worked for a time logging with his father and brother before accepting employment as the log-yard manager and log buyer with Robbins Lumber. He served on the board of Northeastern Loggers Association and was involved with the Maine Forest Products Council. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and photography, and teaching his grandchildren about trees. He was a member, deacon, and Sunday school superintendent at South Hope Community Church. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, three children, five grandchildren, and brother Lester ’85G.
Elizabeth Ann Hawkins Copeland, 64, from St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 3, 2008. B.S. in home economics. After graduation she was employed as a dietetic intern at Colorado State Hospital and years later was a kitchen designer with Home Quarters in Virginia. She founded Minnesota Hugs, a non-profit offering help to survivors of natural disasters. She enjoyed gardening, her pets, and the sunshine. She is survived by her husband and one son.
Carlene Jane Powers Harmon, 64, from Bangor, Maine, on July 17, 2008. B.A. in mathematics and a member of the Math Club. She had a career teaching fitness to seniors in Bucksport and as a fitness instructor for Blue Hill Hospital. From 1996 until 2002 she worked on information technology projects and in 1981 joined Bangor Hydro Electric as a systems and program manager. She retired from Bangor Hydro in 1995 as director of information services. She was involved in a number of professional and civic organizations including president of the Pine Tree Chapter of Data Processing Management, chairman of the Information Services Committee of the Electric Council of New England, board of directors for the YWCA, and a member of the Eddington Historical Society. She is survived by her husband Wayne ’74, two children, two grandchildren, and two sisters including Sue Powers Currie ’88.
Walter Francis Hirst, 64, from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, on April 15, 2008. Attended from 1962 until 1967 studying zoology and bacteriology, a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, and co captain of the football team participating in the 1965 Tangerine Bowl. He was a veteran of the Army serving in Korea as a military policeman. He was employed with Maine Energy Recovery in Biddeford for 25 years, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed dancing. He is survived by his son and five siblings including Edward ’67 and Randy ’79.
Mary Briggs Lyon, 95, from Trenton, Florida, on March 18, 2008. M.Ed. She graduated in 1934 from the University of Washington and began teaching music in the public schools. She moved to Maine and taught in Scarborough, Yarmouth, and Portland. She retired after 31 years of teaching and continued to give private piano lessons as well as volunteering with Literacy Volunteers. She was a member of the Eastern Star, American Legion, and Locke Mills Union Church. She enjoyed bridge, her lake home on Bryant Pond, and traveling. She moved in 2003 to Florida where her daughter lives. She is survived by two children including Grace Lyon Dixon ’73, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
1967
Garry “Bealie” Alan Beale, 60, from Saratoga Springs, New York, on November 17, 2007. A.S. in civil engineering, a member of the Technical Club, and played football and softball. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard, serving for 35 years. He enjoyed traveling and made a number of trips to Antarctica. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing and was on a rowing team. He is survived by one sister.
John Morris Hutchins, 65, from Orland, Maine, on June 6, 2008. B.S. in education, a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, and played baseball participating in the college World Series. He was a teacher and coach in schools in Maine and Florida and had business ventures in Florida and Maine. He enjoyed golf, poker, and the Red Sox. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, one son, and five grandchildren.
Doris Ware McAllister, from Augusta, Maine, on April 25, 2008. M.Ed. She received a B.A. from Bates College in 1934. She taught English at Cony High School and became head of the English department. She was a member of many educational and civic organizations including the Augusta Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Women’s Legislative Council, the Augusta Nature Club, Eastern Star, and the Penney Memorial United Baptist Church. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
James William Murray, 70, from San Diego, California, on June 22, 2008. M.Ed. He was a veteran of the Air Force. He received a B.S. from the University of Southern Maine in 1965 and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in counseling from the University of New Hampshire in 1973. He began his teaching career at Gardiner High School where he also coached basketball. He was a guidance counselor at Masconomet Regional High School in Massachusetts for 32 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Lions Club, Elks Club, and was the first president of the New England Counselors Association. He retired to California in 2005 where he volunteered as a Eucharist minister for hospitalized patients in the San Diego area. He enjoyed pool, card games, traveling, and Boston sports. He is survived by two sons.
Lawson James Richards, 61, from Fairfield, Maine, died on June 6, 2008, from cancer. A.S. in animal technology and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity. He graduated from Unity College and after teaching for seven years started a construction company. In 1987 he opened R&R Auto Sales. He enjoyed having cookouts and bonfires and watching the Red Sox and Patriots. He is survived by two children, one step-son, two grandchildren, one step-grandchild, nine siblings including Winthrop ’58, Roger ’64, ’67G, Gary ’65, Grace Richards Additon ’56, and Linda Richards McMullin ’75.
1968
Elizabeth Akers Beals, 90, from Gold Hill, Oregon, on May 18, 2003. B.S. in English.  She graduated from Gorham Normal School in 1932 and was employed as a reading coordinator with the Wells school department. She was the mother of one son.
Lawrence Allan Coffin, 60, from Rockland, Maine, died on July 18, 2008, from a heart attack. Attended from 1966 until 1967. He received a degree in business from Burnett College in Boston. He was a veteran of the Navy serving as a medical corpsman aboard the carrier USS Enterprise. He began working in the family’s business, Coffin’s Clothing Store, from an early age and returned to became the manager. He is survived by two sisters.
Paul Merrill Cutts, 62, from Windham, Maine, died on May 23, 2008, from cancer. B.S. in civil engineering and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star. He received a M.S. degree from the University of New Brunswick. He was employed as a transportation engineer/planner with E.C. Jordan, Wright-Pierce, Sebago Technics and the city of Westbrook. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trips to Loudon, New Hampshire for NASCAR races, and watching eagles. He is survived by his wife.
Harry Garland True, 80, from Fryeburg, Maine, on May 15, 2008. M.Ed. He was a veteran of the Navy and graduated from Gorham State Teachers College in 1953. He began his teaching career at Porter High School in 1953 and coached basketball, winning two Western Maine Championships. From 1962 until 1964 he taught math and science and coached basketball at Gardiner High School. In 1964 he accepted a position at Fryeburg Academy where he remained until 1976 teaching social studies, coaching football and basketball, and served as assistant headmaster and athletic director. In 1976 he began employment with Maine Central Institute, and after two more moves, retired from Lake Region in 2006. He served as a state representative and on the Maine State Substance Abuse and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife commissions. He received the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the University of Southern Maine Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, five children, and 11 grandchildren.
Laurie Robeson Wright, from Asheville, North Carolina, on January 25, 2006. M.Ed. She received her A.A. in 1954 from Stephens College and her B.S. from the University of Utah in 1959. She taught in Gardiner, Maine, and Fort Myers, Florida. She enjoyed art and wood carving. She is survived by a sister.
1969
Donald Clark Hichens, 61, from Belvedere, California, died on March 25, 2008, from cancer. B.S. in business administration and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He obtained his MBA in 1971 from the University of Colorado. He began his business career with International Materials Corporation in Massachusetts. He moved to California and was employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur D. Little, Crown Zellerbach, Liberty Venture Group and Liberty Environmental Partners before launching his own marketing software system business, Branuity. He served on the boards of PanOptx, Portable Energy Products, Fountainhead Technologies, Avalon Imaging, Earth’s Best, and J.R. Schneider Company. He enjoyed golf, skiing, reading, history, politics, and current affairs. He was a member of the Christian Science Church in Belvedere for 26 years. He is survived by his wife of 29 years and two daughters.
Danny Pierre McDougold, 58, from Turner, Maine, on June 29, 2008. A.S. in engineering, and B.S. in chemical engineering and Certificate in Pulp and Paper, both in 1975. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Army. He was employed for many years at Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company in Wiscasset and most recently was a senior licensing engineer with Stone and Webster Engineering. He is survived by two daughters.
1970
Eva Louise Chickering, 81, from Bristol, Maine, on August 25, 2006. B.S. in education She attended Gorham State College and Farmington State College and the majority of her teaching career was spent teaching second grade in Richmond where she became principal. She enjoyed traveling and had taken a car trip across the U.S. She is survived by five siblings.
William George Holden, 60, from Owls Head, Maine, on July 22, 2008. B.S. in education and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He began his teaching career in Winterport and later took a position with Rockland District High School. He taught physics for more than 31 years, retiring in 2002. He received the 1983 Presidential Teachers Award and in 2002 was inducted into the Francis Crowe Society by the College of Engineering. After retirement he pursued his passion of dealing in and restoring scientific and nautical antiques and collecting and restoring Corvettes. He is survived by one daughter and one granddaughter.
1971
John Miller Bulger, 81, from Wimauma, Florida, on June 28, 2008. B.S. in forestry. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He was employed as a district forester in Maine before moving to Florida and receiving his master’s degree in horticulture from the University of Florida. He was employed as a citrus specialist for the Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
John “Jack” Francis Coyne, 61, from Scarborough, Maine, on April 12, 2008. M.Ed. He received his B.S. from the University of Maine Portland in 1969 and taught English in the Portland school system for 37 years beginning at Jack Junior High School in 1969. In 1982 he accepted a position at Deering High School and coached the freshman girl’s basketball team for 18 years. He officiated collegiate and high school games and worked state title games for nearly 20 years. He worked with the Maine State Olympics. He is survived by three sons.
1972
Stephen August Martino, 58, from Stratham, New Hampshire, on July 19, 2008. B.A. in political science. After graduation he traveled west and lived in Arizona. He later worked as a customs inspector working in Maine, Canada, Vermont, and New Hampshire. He retired in 2005. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, cooking, and traveling. He is survived by one sister.
1973
Sally Church Crate, 75, from Waterville, Maine, on July 16, 2004. B.S. in education She spent 30 years as a homemaker raising a family while living in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Maine. She enjoyed knitting and music. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, three sons including Douglas ’95 and Stephen ’04G, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
David Roderick Forbes, 57, from Birmingham, Alabama, on March 1, 2007. M.S. in pulp and paper. He had received his B.S. from Francis Xavier University in 1971 and was employed as a pulping manager with Poyry-BEK in North Carolina. He is survived by his wife Rosemary Roache Forbes ’73G and one son.
Peter Wing Hurd, 56, from Dallas, Texas, on July 23, 2008. B.S. in education. He was employed as an athletic trainer at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and later joined the family business, Gardner Mirror Corporation, in North Carolina. He became the manager of their store in Texas and owned and operated North American Glass Distributors in Dallas. He is survived by his wife.
Gail Marlene Thompson Hulsey, 57, from Litchfield, Maine, died on July 11, 2008, as the result of a car accident. B.A. in English.  She received her MLS from the University of Kentucky and was a Maine Registered Guide. She was employed with L.L. Bean and was an instructor at the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School. She was known as “Queen O’Trout” for her ability as a fly fisherwoman. She enjoyed quilting, ballroom dancing, Feng Shui, and fly tying. She is survived by her husband and one son.
Paul Theodore Jilek, 63, from Bangor, Maine, on May 22, 2008. B.A. in journalism, M.Ed. in 1978. He was a life-long educator, spending most of his career teaching at Katahdin Elementary School. He is survived by four children including Molly Jilek Griffin ’97, Nicholas ’02, and Christian ’03, and two grandchildren.
Robert “Bob” Lionel Parenteau, 58, from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, died on May 19, 2008, from cancer. B.S. in business. After graduation he moved to Woburn and began his career at TechAid in Newton. He moved to the finance department at Boston Medical Center and most recently was employed as a financial manager with Winchester Hospital. He enjoyed being a member of the Vintage Drivers of the S-200 Honda Car Club and recently toured Nova Scotia. He is survived by his wife and son.
1974
Kent Pettengill Saunders, 57, from Hallowell, Maine, died from heart failure on June 28, 2008.  B.S. in agricultural resources economics. He obtained his master’s in business administration from Pacific University and was a veteran of the Army serving four years. He was employed with the state of Maine for more than 20 years in the Department of Transportation as a financial controller and at the Department of Labor as an economic research analyst. He was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendents, enjoyed traveling, and was an avid Red Sox and Celtics fan. He is survived by his mother, father Richard Saunders ’50, and two siblings including Ross ’78.
1976
Richard Eugene Frost, 64, from Brewer, Maine, on June 4, 2008. A.S. in law enforcement. He served in the Maine Air National Guard for 33 years. He was a member of the Masons, the Sergeant Air Force Association and enjoyed playing the guitar. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, four children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
1977
Elizabeth Ardell Currie, 80, from Augusta, Maine, on June 15, 2004. B.A. in English. She was a patient care advocate and spoke to groups of nurses and nursing assistants all over Maine. She had suffered from rheumatoid arthritis since she was five and had 34 surgeries and 11 total joint replacements. In 1985 she organized a nationwide satellite video conference exploring the psychological and emotional needs of hospital patients titled The Patient’s Perspective and gave many lectures from her Patient’s Perspective Lecture Program. She obtained her M.S. in education from the University of Southern Maine and wrote five chapters of a psychological treatise titled Nobody Told the Bee. The premise being that the bee’s wings are too small to enable flight, but because nobody pointed that out, the bee flies anyway.
Mark Houghton Saxby, 54, from Buxton, Maine, on July 5, 2008. B.S. in business administration. His career began as a broker with the Steven Morris Insurance Agency and later as an account executive with the Clark Insurance Company. He was a member of the Rotary Club and was on the board of directors of Friends of Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland. He enjoyed sailing, hiking, and outdoor activities. He is survived by one son and sister Linda Saxby Richardson ’80.
Robert Scott Thurlow, 52, from Newbury, Massachusetts, died of brain cancer on March 6, 2008. B.S. in mechanical engineering. He was employed as a design engineer in the aircraft and aerospace industry for 30 years at General Electric and Ametek Aerospace. He is survived by three children and four siblings including Deborah Thurlow Kell ’81.
1979
Paul Hamblin Magnusson, 54, from Gorham, Maine, died on April 21, 2008, after a five-year battle with colon and liver cancer. B.S. in agricultural mechanics. After college he traveled the world and settled in Pennsylvania working with New Holland farming equipment. He then traveled to Argentina with New Holland working on harvesting combines and also traveled to Angola, bringing agricultural goods to the poverty stricken country. For the last five years he was employed with Gorham Tractor, selling heavy equipment throughout the state of Maine. He enjoyed wood turning and made bowls, cups, lamps, tables, plates, and bracelets. His favorite place was his camp in North East Carry, Maine. He is survived by his wife, one son, three step-children, and five grandchildren.
1980
David Winslow Bachelder, 59, from Belfast, Maine, on June 25, 2008. B.S. in business. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1968 until 1971. He was employed as a licensed insurance agent with W.C. Ladd from 1983 until 1990 and in 1980 he founded Unity Insurance Agency. He was a longtime member of the Lions Club and a past board member of Waldo County General Hospital. He was a well-known pianist and singer in the Belfast area, playing with the Harbormen. He is survived by three children and one grandchild. 
1982
Freda Ardell Basford Wright, 51, from Bangor, Maine, died of cancer on April 14, 2008. A.S. in human services. She was employed as a dietary aide at Waldo County General Hospital and in 1990 obtained her R.N. degree from Pima Community College, working her way through as a psyche tech at Pela Verde Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. After graduation she was employed in the cardiopulmonary unit at Tucson Medical Center. She returned to Maine and accepted a position in the cardiac unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor until her cancer diagnosis in 2000. After her diagnosis she worked in the cancer unit of Eastern Maine Medical Center. She was an active participant in the Relay for Life and served as co captain from 2000 until 2007. She is survived by two siblings. 
1984
Charles Nelson Brooks, Jr., 61, from Lewiston, Maine, on April 15, 2008. A.S. in human services. He graduated from Bangor Community College with a degree in substance abuse counseling. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Army. He was a member of the American Legion, the Harley Owners Group, and a longtime member of the 12-Hour Club. He enjoyed NASCAR and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Dorothy Leavitt Brooks ’84, four children, and nine grandchildren.   
1986
Diane Marie Quinlan, 44, from Wrentham, Massachusetts, died on June 24, 2008, from cancer. B.S. in nursing. She was employed for 22 years at the Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center in Needham. She enjoyed gardening. She is survived by two daughters.
1987
Louise Albert Chowdry, 43, from Portland, Maine, died on May 14, 2008, from breast cancer. B.A. in chemistry. She was employed as a research chemist with Sappi. She was a competitive Nordic skier and loved animals. She sponsored a Fresh Air child from Manhattan and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, son, and brother Paul Albert ’75, ’77G.
1988
Judith A. Littlefield O’Leary, 69, from Swanzey, New Hampshire, on June 26, 2008. B.S. in business administration. She was employed as a purchasing agent at the University of New Hampshire and for the U.S. Census Bureau. She enjoyed reading, gardening, knitting, and sewing. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, two daughters, and four grandchildren.
1989
Kevin George Fuller, 41, from Englewood, Florida, on July 5, 2008. B.S. in business administration and a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He supported himself through college working summers as a toll taker with the Maine Turnpike Authority. After graduation he was employed with First Investors in Portland, Maine, before moving to Florida and accepting employment with Gasparilla Golf Course. At the time of his death he was a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his mother and sister.
1991
Travis L. Noble, 74, from Hudson, Maine, on April 25, 2008. B.S. in child development/family relations. He was a foster parent to many children and was known for his story telling. He is survived by four children including Travis ’91 and six grandchildren.
1995
Richard Coburn, 57, from Monson, died on May 13, 2008, from cancer. B.S. in education. He was a veteran of the Army serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. He remained in the Army serving in Greece, Turkey, and various other places until his retirement in 1989. He reenlisted in 2001 and served in Afghanistan where he received a Combat Infantry Badge. After his service he taught in the local school districts. He is survived by his wife and son.
Kevin Leo Kluzak, 35, from Norfolk, Virginia, on July 1, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and participated in the traditional building of a concrete canoe his senior year. He began his career as an environmental consultant in Tennessee before accepting a position as a civil engineer with the city of Norfolk. He enjoyed time on the Chesapeake Bay and was a Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Black Bear fan. He is survived by his wife, one son, and three siblings including John ’92.
1996
Nathan Webster Michaud, 36, from Bangor, on July 29, 2008. B.A. in English. After graduating from high school he traveled, spending time in Spain and attended Emerson College in Boston and the University of Alaska. From 1997 until 1999 he was a sternman on a lobster boat, fishing 800 traps year round. He received a full scholarship to William and Mary for graduated studies, his focus being rural development in coastal communities and in 2000 was given an Island Fellowship by the Island Institute where he conducted research on Vinalhaven. In 2001 he accepted employment as a community planning and development officer for the Island Institute. He and his colleague developed a Web site with interactive maps to track lobsters caught off Vinalhaven. He wrote numerous articles and columns and served as the Island Institute’s program director. From 2004 until 2005 he was outreach and evaluation manager for IGERT National Recruitment Program providing student recruitment and retention support for 126 interdisciplinary science Ph.D. programs nationwide. In 2005 he served as coordinator for the Institute for Molecular Biophysics and in 2007 was named executive director of the Challenger Learning Center of Maine, a NASA-inspired nonprofit organization in Bangor. He enjoyed reading, jazz, and played the saxophone. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, step-father Timothy Allen ’76, three siblings including Corey ’93 and Maggie Michaud Haines ’05.
1998
Douglas Webster Mayhew, 34, of Corinna, on May 5, 2007. B.A. in philosophy. He received his M.A. in 2003 and his Ph.D. in 2007, both from the University of New York. A scholarship has been established in his name at Nokomis Regional High School to students studying education.       
2004
Blanka Teresa Flisiuk Peridot, 31, from New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 25, 2007. After graduation she returned to New Orleans but was displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A few days after the hurricane she returned to Maine until she was able to return to Louisiana. She is survived by her mother and one daughter.
2005
Nathan Mark Taylor, 25, from Auburn, Maine, on June 14, 2008. B.S. in civil engineering. He was employed with Sebago Technics. He enjoyed golf, skiing, and times at Sugarloaf and Sunday River mountains. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.