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Francis Leo Boyle, Jr.,
82, from Portland, Maine, on September 14, 2007. B.A. in economics and a
member of the Student Senate. He was a veteran of World War II serving in
the Army from 1943 until 1945. He was stationed in Europe and received a
Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. After the war he was employed with
Liberty Mutual Insurance. In 1965 he purchased Jones Book Store on Congress
Street and ran that business for 15 years. He loved planes and in 1967
founded, with friends, the Maine Aviation Historical Society. Throughout his
life he was an avid aero historian and in 1997 was awarded the Gaddis Cup by
the Maine Pilots Association. In 2003 he received the prestigious State
Award from the Aero Club of New England for his “vision and effort in
establishing the Maine Aviation Historical Society….” He was a frequent
speaker at the annual “fly-in” in Greenville and at the Owls Head
Transportation Museum. He was instrumental in establishing the Maine Air
Museum in Bangor and served on the board of directors for the Maine Aviation
Historical Society and the Portland Chamber of Commerce Jetport Committee.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, three children including Aletha
Boyle Ellis ’79, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
Leon “Bim” Fred Brown,
79, of Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 3, 2007. B.A. in business
administration and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was a military
pilot during World War II. Later, he worked as a systems analyst for Sperry
Rand Corporation, was manager of data processing, and became manager of data
processing for Caddo Parish Commission. He enjoyed reading and working in
his garden. Survivors include his daughter, son, four grandchildren, and
three great-grandchildren.
David Clark Cates, 82,
from Visalia, California, on June 29, 2007. B.S. in agricultural business
management and a member and past president of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He
was a member of the Intramural Athletic Association, “M” Club, served as
president of Senior Skulls honor society his senior year, played varsity
football for three years, and was on the varsity track team for three years.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Marines from 1943 until
1946. After graduation he was employed at Sprague Electric in North Adams,
Massachusetts, as assistant to the director of personnel and in 1952 was
named personnel manager of the Kingston, New York, plant. In 1964 he
transferred to California as western area industrial relations manager.
After a 31-year career with Sprague he began employment as director of
business services for Visalia Medical Clinic and later as a consultant for
Real Fresh. He enjoyed tennis, sailing, swimming, and traveling. He was an
active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Visalia, serving as an
elder. He served on the Visalia cemetery board and Private Industry Council
as well as many other business groups throughout the years. He is survived
by his wife of 56 years, Janice Scales Cates ’48, two daughters, two
grandsons, and sister Peggy Cates Carleton ’48.
Abram “Pete” W. Harris III,
85, from Ormond Beach, Florida, died of cancer on December 19, 2007. B.A. in
psychology and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Maine Masque, and the honor
society Sigma Mu Sigma. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the
Coast Guard from 1941 until 1945. After the war he was employed with MacLeod
Motors and in 1964 moved to Florida and began employment as an administrator
for professional placement with General Electric. In the late 1960s he
created South Peninsula Marina and was one of the organizers of the Ormond
Beach Anchor Chasers, an early scuba diving club. His grandfather, Abram
Harris, was president of the University of Maine from 1893 until 1901 and in
2005 he created the President Abram W. Harris Award given annually to
“individuals whose actions leave the University stronger and better fitted
to do its work.” Donations may be made to the fund by contacting the
University of Maine Foundation. He enjoyed his sloop, scuba diving, and
photography. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, two sons, three
grandchildren, stepchildren, and step grandchildren.
Laurence “Whit” Whitney Hodgkins,
84, of East Winthrop,
Maine, on October 28, 2007. B.S. in horticulture and M.S. in 1969 in
agricultural and resource economics. He was a veteran of World War II
serving from 1942 until 1946 in the Army as a tail gunner. In 1954 he began
his career as an extension agent with the University of Maine Cooperative
Extension Service in Augusta. He worked there for 34 years, retiring in
1988. Whitney maintained extensive gardens of vegetables, small fruits, and
flowers. With his family, he operated White’s Orchard, one of the first
pick-your-own apple orchards in the area, for more than 25 years. Survivors
include his wife of 60 years, daughter Kathy Hodgkins Brown ’77, two
grandsons, two brothers, and a sister.
Waldon “Wally” Fred Huston,
85, from Portland, Maine, on December 10, 2007.
B.S.
in mechanical engineering and a member of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers and the honor societies Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in Coast Guard from 1942 until 1946. He
served in the South Pacific where he piloted landing boats bringing troops
to shore. After graduation he worked at Fafnir Bearing Company in New
Britain, Connecticut, where he was a special project engineer for over 30
years. Upon retirement, he and his wife moved back to Maine. He belonged to
the North Deering Congregational Church, the Woodfords Club, and the Masonic
Lodge in Portland. Survivors include his wife, son, two daughters, five
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Richard Joseph McGlauflin,
88, of Rockport, Massachusetts, on November 20, 2007. B.S. in horticulture.
He worked for the New England Shipbuilding Corporation, which constructed
Liberty Ships, and he later served on some of those same vessels during
World War II with the Army Transport Service. After the war he was employed
at B.F. Goodrich Company in Watertown, Massachusetts, and retired from
Mighty Mac Company of Gloucester. He was active in Rockport, and served on
various town committees for more than 30 years. He enjoyed bird watching,
gardening, walking, woodworking, reading, and local sports. Survivors
include his wife of 60 years, two daughters, and two grandsons.
Sterling “Link” Cecil Morris,
82, of Wilmington, Massachusetts, on November 1, 2007. B.A. in public
management. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Force as a member
of the 404th Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Group. He was
shot down over the Pacific and was held as a prisoner of war by the Japanese
for six months. After the war, he joined the Civil Affairs branch of the
Army, was the adjutant of the 7th First Battalion of the 172nd
Armored Vermont National Guard, and retired ranked as a major in the U.S.
Army Reserves in 1985. He was a recruiter for West Point. He also served as
the town manager in Warren and Camden, Maine; St. Albans, Vermont; and
Wilmington, Massachusetts, prior to his retirement to Florida. Survivors
include his two daughters, three grandsons, and two sisters including
Phyllis Morris Edwards ’43.
Edwin “Eddie” Freeman Smith,
81, from Portland, Maine, on December 14, 2007. B.A. in business
administration and a member of the fraternity Kappa Phi Kappa. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army Infantry from 1944 until 1946,
part of that time in the European Theater. He was employed from 1950 until
1965 as vice president of Maine Cement Products and from 1965 until 1992 was
a co-owner of Hascall and Hall working as a masonry contractor. He was a
member of the Portland Kiwanis, Associated General Contractors of Maine,
Cumberland Club, and a life member of the American Legion. He enjoyed
winters in Florida and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 58 years,
three children, and two siblings including Lelma Smith Russell ’84.
Harry Wiggins Trask,
82, of Lyman, Maine, on August 16, 2007. B.S. in agronomy and a member of
the Agricultural Club, and the honor societies Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi.
He obtained an M.S. in agronomy in 1952. He was a veteran of World War II
serving in the Navy from 1943 until 1946 as a radio operator in the South
Pacific. He worked as the agricultural extension agent for Cumberland County
in the early ’50s, before returning to Aroostook County. In Presque Isle, he
worked for Hi-Test Fertilizer Company for a period; then joined Arthur D.
Little Company as a consultant specializing in pesticides and fertilizers.
In 1971 he joined the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington. He
retired to Goodwins Mills in 1980 and continued consulting. He belonged to
the Presque Isle Rotary Club, was a lifetime member of the Lyman-Dayton
Lions Club, and belonged to the Conservation Commission in Lyman. He is
survived by his wife of 61 years, four children, five grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, and three siblings including Oscar ’54.
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Edwin Thomas Knight,
86, from Machias, Maine, on September 1, 2007. B.S. in education, M.Ed. in
1956. He moved to Connecticut in 1954 and taught elementary school in Darien
and New Canaan. After several years he became principal at South School in
New Canaan. He retired in 1976 to Jonesboro and after several years moved to
Machias. He was a member of the Masons and Harmony Lodge for almost 50
years. He was a member of the Shriners, National Education Association,
Connecticut Teachers Association, Jacksonville Grange, and Centre Street
Congregational Church. He is survived by two children, three grandchildren,
and brother Willard ’52.
Richard William Lovaas,
79, from Scarborough, Maine, on October 6, 2007. Attended in 1947. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1945 until 1947.
In the late 1950s he was appointed divisional manager for King Merritt, an
investment company. He was the owner of Lovaas Funeral Home in Buckfield and
was founder of L&M Ambulance Service in West Hartford, Connecticut. He was a
50-year member of the Masons. He enjoyed stamp and coin collecting and was
an avid reader. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Priscilla Sturtevant
Lovaas ’51, and two siblings including Russell ’54.
Maxine Beryl Lambert Gowen Morgan,
77, of Pownal, Maine, on November 22, 2007. Two-year certificate in
agriculture. She raised seven children and worked for many years at Parkview
Memorial Hospital as a medical secretary. She retired in 1995 to enjoy
motorcycles, grandchildren, horseback riding, cross-country skiing,
gardening, and caring for rescued retired greyhounds. Survivors include her
brother Elliott Lambert ’54, seven children, step children, grandchildren,
and great-grandchildren.
Lorraine “Lorry” Frances Curry Niemi,
78, of South Thomaston, on November 30, 2007. B.A. in English and a member
of Delta Zeta sorority. She taught English and French and directed many
plays at Thomaston High School. Later, she worked at her family’s business,
Curry’s Greenhouse, in Rockland. After her marriage, she and her husband ran
the Niemi Farm in South Thomaston, which was well known for its
strawberries. She loved music and dancing at many of the local granges. She
was an avid reader, baker, and enjoyed her time with family at their camp.
Survivors include her daughter, son, six grandchildren, and a
great-grandson.
Philip Raymond Paiement,
82, of Marietta, Georgia,
died of a stroke on August 18, 2007. B.S. in mechanical engineering. He was
a paratrooper in the Pacific during World War II and worked in research and
development at General Electric for most of his life. Survivors include his
wife, six children, and one grandchild.
Virginia Elaine Towne Roberts,
77, of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, on October 26, 2007. Attended 1947-1949 and
was involved in interscholastic debating, plays, and won the junior prize
for speaking. She raised four children and enjoyed knitting, sewing,
quilting, and cooking with her family and friends. She and her husband
enjoyed many summers at Parson’s Landing on Sebec Lake. She is survived by
four children, 10 grandchildren including Preston Maheu ’97, and four
great-grandchildren.
Richard “Dick” Charles Swanson,
79, from Crosby, Texas, on May 25, 2006. B.S. in mechanical engineering and
a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and Scabbard & Blade. He was a
veteran of World War II and was employed with Exxon as a staff engineer. He
was the father of two children.
Arthur Stanley Tobiassen,
81, from Falmouth, Maine, died on October 10, 2007, from cancer. B.S. in
agricultural engineering and a member of the American Society of
Agricultural Engineers and the honor society Alpha Zeta. While attending
high school he was employed in the South Portland Shipyard. After graduation
he entered the Naval V-12 Program at Bates College and served during World
War II. He was employed with Ford Tractor in Birmingham, Michigan, and
earned his MBA in 1972 from Michigan State University. He received his
professional engineering certification in mechanical engineering from the
state of Michigan. He won the Engineering Merit Award in 1984 from the Farm
and Industrial Equipment Institute for his contributions in the areas of
engineering and safety. He retired after 35 years as safety environmental
manager, worldwide, and continued to work as an independent consultant.
While in Michigan he was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Oakland
President’s Club, Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Farm and
Industrial Equipment Institute. Since moving to Maine 18 years ago, he was a
member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Maine
Nordmenn chapter of the Sons of Norway. He is survived by his wife of 60
years, three children, one grandson, and two great-granddaughters.
Richard Joseph Young,
78, from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, on August 21, 2003. Attended from 1947
until 1948 and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was a veteran
of World War II.
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Gordon Haliburton Falt, Jr.,
80, from Woolwich, Maine, on September 6, 2007. B.S. in mechanical
engineering and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Although he graduated
in 1955 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1952. He was a 1947
graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and served in the Navy during the Korean
War from 1952 until 1954. He retired from the Naval Reserves in 1977. He was
employed at Hyde Windless in Bath in the 1960s and was employed for 30 years
with Bath Iron Works, retiring as director of naval marketing. He served as
a past board member of the Bath YMCA, The Thomas G. Plant Home, the Maine
State Museum, and the Neighborhood House. He was a member of the Day’s Ferry
Congregational Church and Day’s Ferry Community Club. He is survived by his
sons Robert ’79, Daniel ’80, and Thomas ’82, and five grandchildren.
Roy Herbert Gilman,
81, from Fairfield, Maine, on October 4, 2007. B.A. in business
administration. He was a veteran of World War II serving from 1943 until
1946, spending a year on the South Pacific Island of Runit. He was employed
with the Maine Department of Banking from 1954 until 1969 and then became a
loan officer and vice president at Federal Trust in Waterville. He taught
banking courses at Thomas College for 10 years and worked evenings and
weekends selling cars. After his early retirement in 1984 he continued as a
self-employed car dealer, developing a successful wholesale business,
traveling to auctions throughout New England. He served on the Fairfield
town council and planning board and the Fairfield Industrial Development
Committee. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church finance
committee for six years, a trustee of the Kennebec water district for 12
years, and served as treasurer of the Waterville Humane Society for 12
years. He enjoyed music, played guitar, enjoyed playing cards, and played
pinochle regularly. He is survived by his wife of 46 years and three
children including Kara Gilman ’92.
Bernard Atherton Goding,
82, from Enterprise, Alabama, on August 24, 2007.
Attended from 1948 until 1949. He was a veteran of World War II serving in
the Army. He was employed with Farmington Shoe Shop and Maine Freightways.
He lived in Farmington until 1992 when he moved to Alabama. He was a member
of the American Veterans Association and the American Legion. He is survived
by seven children, 13 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Ralph Moses Long,
81, from Lecanto, Florida, on August 22, 2007. Attended from 1948 until
1949. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He was employed
from 1962 until 1980 as the managing editor of the Boston Herald
Traveler. He also worked on the Boston Record, the Chicago
American, the Bangor Patriot, and Lincoln News. While
managing the Chicago American he twice won first prize in Hearst
Newspaper’s headline writing competition. He was a panelist on Boston’s WBZ-TV
program, “Starring the Editors” and in 1991 was named as one of the Most
Influential Bostonians. Most of his career was spent in print journalism
but he also served as deputy director of communication for former Boston
mayor Kevin White and vice president of publishing for New England Life. He
was a graduate of Syracuse University and was an avid reader, enjoyed golf,
and collecting art. He is survived by his wife, five children, two step
children, and 11 grandchildren.
James Leo Plunkett,
76, from Hot Springs, Arkansas, on March 16, 2007. B.A. in sociology. He
obtained his MBA in 1968 from the University of Missouri. He was a veteran
of the Air Force retiring in 1972 as a lieutenant colonel. After retirement
he was assistant vice president of the First National Bank in Shreveport,
Virginia. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association, Optimist
Club, Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, and enjoyed golf. He was the father of
three children and had three grandchildren.
Harold “Hal” Seymour Story,
73, of East Greenbush, New York, on August 6, 2001. M.S. in physics.
He later earned a Ph.D. at Case Western Reserve. After a few years at Bell
Laboratories, he began teaching in 1959 at the University of Albany. He
taught physics at various levels and received numerous awards for excellence
in teaching. With a colleague he coauthored the textbook Exploration of
Space and designed and built the university’s first lecture hall
multimedia facility in 1991 with a grant from the Dudley Observatory. He
conducted research on magnetic resonance on lunar samples, ferro-electric
compounds, and solid ionic conductors. After retirement, he continued to
revise the textbook and assist with lectures. Survivors include his wife of
49 years, two children, and two grandchildren.
Clement “Clem” Paul Thorne,
79, of Island Falls, Maine, on November 8, 2007. B.A. in mathematics and a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He served in the Navy on the USS
Vulcan during World War II. He taught school for a year, and then joined
Metropolitan Life Insurance, where he worked from 1953 until 1984. He
belonged to the school board, was past chairman of the Presque Isle Country
Club, past president of May Mountain Ski Area, a member of the Elks,
American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Presque Isle Rotary, Island Falls
Lions Club, and several other civic organizations. He was a Republican
candidate for the state legislature in 1986. He enjoyed fishing, golf, the
Red Sox, and was a private pilot. Survivors include his wife, seven
children, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
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Jean-Paul “Jeep” Alberie Cyr,
78, from Rockville, Maryland, on March 26, 2007. B.S. in electrical
engineering and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, American
Institute of Electrical Engineers, and the Institute of Radio Engineers. He
was a veteran of the Korean War. In 1955 he began employment with the
electronics division of the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine. He later
was the president and founder of Acquisition Management in Arlington,
Virginia. He was the father of five children and is survived by his brother
Roderick ’56.
Douglas “Doug”
Eugene Kneeland,
78, from Lincoln, Maine, died on December 15, 2007, from lung cancer. B.A.
in journalism and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Sophomore Owls,
Maine Press Club, Student-Faculty Publications Committee, did publicity for
Maine Masque, and worked as the editor of the Maine Campus, Pine
Needle, and Freshman Handbook. Honorary Ph.D. in 2005. He was a veteran
of the Army serving from 1947 until 1949. He was employed for 40 years as a
newspaper man beginning with small newspapers before starting employment in
1959 with the New York Times. As a reporter for the Times, he
covered many of America’s most important stories including the Kent State
shooting, the Charles Manson trial, the “Saturday night massacre,” and
Senate Watergate hearings. He was one of the “Boys on the Bus” during
Nixon’s presidential campaign. In 1970 he went to San Francisco as a roving
national correspondent and then took the position of midwest bureau chief
for the Times. After 22 years with the Times, he joined the
Chicago Tribune as national and foreign editor. He later became the
paper’s associate managing editor and then public editor. In 1993 he
returned to Lincoln, Maine, and in 1995 began to write a column, “Kneeland
Street”, for the local paper, the Lincoln News. He was also s guest
lecturer at the University of Maine. In 2003 he was inducted into the Maine
Press Association Hall of Fame and in 2007 received the University of Maine
Alumni Association’s 2007 Block “M” Award for his participation in the
association. He served as the chairman of the alumni association’s
publications
committee and was an active member of the Maine Press Association. He is
survived by his wife, four children, and five grandchildren.
Lendall Henry Nevens,
79, of Brownville Junction, Maine, on November 15, 2007. Attended 1949-1952
and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Marine Corps from 1946 until 1948. He worked for 47
years for Yonkers Construction in New York as an engineer. He later moved to
Maine, spending winters in Florida. He enjoyed fly-fishing and the Red Sox,
and served as president of the Mount Katahdin Senior Citizens. Survivors
include his two sons.
Robert Adrien Neveux,
80, of Lowell, Massachusetts, in May 16, 2005. Attended from 1949 until
1950. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He worked for
Raytheon Company in Lowell for more than 36 years, retiring as an
electronic-drafting checker. He belonged to a bowling league, was an active
member of St. Margaret Church, volunteered for the Chelmsford Senior
Citizens, was a Red Sox fan, and enjoyed playing cards and dancing.
Survivors include his wife, three children, seven stepchildren, six
grandchildren, many step-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
John Edward Wilson,
79, from Hampden, Maine, on December 1, 2007. B.A. in geology. He was a
veteran of the Army, serving from 1946 until 1948 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
After obtaining his degree he began employment with the Maine Central
Railroad. In 1953 he began employment with New England Telephone and retired
in 1990. He was an active member of the Telephone Pioneers, the town of
Hampden zoning board of appeals, and the Branch Pond Association. He enjoyed
time on Branch Pond, gardening, hunting, fishing, photography, and family
time. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucille Shaw Wilson ’54;
children: John ’79, Larry ’78, Karen Wilson Frye ’81, ’02G, Michael ’82,
Cindy Wilson Jones ’83, and Laura Wilson French ’04G.
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James “Jim” Gordon Ault,
75, from Hermon, Maine, on October 17, 2007. B.S. in civil engineering and a
member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Although he graduated in
1961 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1954. He was a veteran of the
Korean War serving in the Army from 1953 until 1955. In 1956 he was employed
as an engineering draftsman with Jackson and Moreland and later was an
engineer with the Maine State Highway Department. He was the owner/operator
of Ault Professional Association. He served as a Boy Scout leader and on the
Hermon planning board and was a member of the Hermon Baptist Church and the
Society of Civil Engineers. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Donna
Snow Ault ’82, three children, two grandchildren, and seven siblings
including John ’49, Richard ’55, and Peter ’62.
Edmund “Ed” Skelding Cook,
76, from Gardner, Massachusetts, on April 2, 2007. B.S. in forestry and a
member of Theta Chi fraternity, Forestry Club, Rifle Club, and Maine Outing
Club. He was employed at Lockheed Aircraft as a manufacturing engineer and
obtained his M.A. in wood technology in 1975 from the University of
Massachusetts and in the late 1970s was working towards his Ph.D. He was the
father of two children.
George Robert
Cray, 74,
of Palmyra, Maine, on November 4, 2007. Two-year degree in agriculture. He
operated the family farm in Palmyra and sold his produce at a farm stand for
almost 50 years. He also drove a school bus for 39 years. He supported
Nokomis sports and was a Little League and Babe Ruth coach when his sons
were young. He served as selectman, was the town cemetery sexton, road
commissioner, and served on many other town committees. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, and the Red Sox. Survivors include his two sons,five
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Jean Louise Danforth Goodfield,
91, from Redding, Connecticut, on November 13, 2007. M.Ed. She was a
veteran of World War II serving as an aircraft engine mechanic in the Navy
as a WAVE. Her teaching career took her to Bath and West Bath, Maine, before
moving to Connecticut. In Connecticut she taught in Goshen, was principal in
the Bethlehem school system, and ultimately became a supervisor for the
Connecticut Department of Education. She was an active volunteer with the
Red Cross and the Danbury Hospital. She was a member of the Eastern Star,
Grange, and Long Ridge Methodist Church. She is survived by two stepsons and
two siblings including Frank Danforth ’48.
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Milton Fairfield Beal,
74, from Jonesport, Maine, on September 27, 2007. Attended from 1951 until
1953. He was a veteran of the Army serving for two years in the Signal Corps
in Japan. In 1959 he received a B.S. from Washington State Teacher’s College
and taught at Machias Memorial High School. In 1962 he moved to Connecticut
and taught for 11 years at the Bentley School in Manchester and in 1971 he
received his M.Ed. from the University of Hartford. He returned to Jonesport
in 1972 and became a wholesale seafood dealer. He was an avid Red Sox fan, a
member of the American Legion, and enjoyed relaxing on Englishman’s Bay. He
is survived by his wife of 51 years, three children including Brian ’94
Ph.D., and five grandchildren.
Roger Duncan Chandler,
73, of Caribou, on November 14, 2007. B.S. in chemical engineering and a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He served in the Navy during World
War II, and was employed as a foreman/engineer with M&H Logging &
Construction in Rangeley, Maine. He belonged to the Caribou Masonic Lodge.
William “Bill” Robert Dow,
74, from Fort Myers, Florida, on August 21, 2007. B.S. in chemical
engineering and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, Scabbard & Blade,
and American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He was a veteran of the Army
serving from 1957 until 1959. After his service he began employment with
John Manning Paper Company in New York, retiring in 1986 as vice president
of manufacturing. Retiring to Florida, he started a chapter of Mending
Hearts, enjoyed photography, traveling, and his summer cottage in Casco Bay.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, nine children, 11 grandchildren, and
siblings Joan Dow Scott ’59 and Neal ’57.
Edward Elbridge Guernsey, Jr.,
75, from Bangor, Maine, on October 16, 2007. Attended from 1951 until 1953
and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and played football. He was employed
with Bangor Hydro, Eastern Corporation, and Cianchette Brothers. In 1961 he
established Guernsey Monuments where he continued to work until his death.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, five children, six grandchildren,
and two sisters including Deborah Guernsey Daniels ’75.
Caroline “Cal” Woodman Gerald Hotham,
72, from Waterville, Maine, on September 21, 2007. B.A. in journalism and a
member of the Press Club. She was employed for many years as a newspaper
correspondent at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville. After taking
time off to raise her children, she was employed at C.F. Hathaway and later
at LaVerdiere’s warehouse as an office manager. She enjoyed spending time at
camp at Willey Point on Snow Pond. She is survived by two sons and three
grandchildren.
William “Bill” Allen Oliver,
79, from Orono, Maine, on September 25, 2007. B.S. in education, M.Ed. in
1958, and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was a veteran of World
War II and the Korean War, serving in the Marines from 1946 until 1948 and
again from 1950 until 1951. He was a teacher and coach for 15 years before
beginning employment at the University of Maine. He served for 21 years as
associate director of the continuing education division and summer session.
He was a member of the Universal Fellowship in Orono and served in Orono for
six years as the town selectman and for two years as chairman. He was a
lifetime member of the Second Marine Division Association and the Penobscot
Valley Country Club. He was a member of the Grand Lodge, Scottish Rite, and
Masons. He is survived by his wife Shirley Doten Oliver ’49, ’53G, two
daughters including Sharon Oliver ’77, one grandson, and sister Janet Oliver
MacKintosh ’54.
Ralph Harry Perlberg,
74, from Andover, Massachusetts, on August 11, 2007. Attended from 1951
until 1953 and a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. He was a veteran of
the Army serving from 1954 until 1956. He graduated from Bryant College in
Providence, Rhode Island, in 1958. In the early 1960s he was employed as a
manufacturer’s agent for J&J Corrugated and later as a sales/packaging
engineer with Rand Whitney Container in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a
member of Temple Emanuel in Andover and Lodge #141 in Augusta, Maine. He
enjoyed tennis, skiing, and basketball. He also was a antique toy dealer. He
is survived by his wife of 48 years, two sons including Steven ’88, and two
granddaughters.
David Kimball Ward,
72, of Deer Isle, on August 15, 2007. M.Ed. He earned a doctorate from
Rutgers University. A veteran of World War II, he taught biology at the
college level, including 27 years at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.
He enjoyed his family and nature, including his flower gardens, and
identifying birds. He also enjoyed both foreign and domestic travel, model
railroads, painting, and antiques. Survivors include his wife of 27 years,
step children, and four grandchildren.
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John Norman Gallagher,
73, from Nobleboro, Maine, on December 4, 2007. B.A. in economics. Although
he graduated in 1960 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1956. He was a
veteran of the Air Force serving in Florida, Colorado, Europe, and North
Africa. He was employed in various management positions for Minneapolis
Honeywell, Sylvania Electric, and General Telephone and Electronics. He
retired in 1990 and enjoyed piloting his own plane. He was a member of the
VFW, American Legion, and St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle. He is survived
by his wife of 47 years, three children, and three grandchildren.
Mary Seabury Bowers Seavey,
98, of Hermon, Maine, on August 17, 2007. B.S. in education and a member of
Delta Kappa Gamma honor society. She attended Farmington State Normal School
and began her teaching career in Abbot Village. She also taught in Sherman
Mills and at Abraham Lincoln School in Bangor, retiring in 1964. Survivors
include a daughter, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
William “Bill” Frank Stone,
75, from Prospect Harbor, Maine, on December 1, 2007. B.A. in psychology and
a member of the Canterbury Club, American Institute of Electrical Engineers,
and the honor society Sigma Mu Sigma. He was employed as an inspector for
Factory Insurance Association for three years until he entered the
University of Florida. He received his Ph.D. in 1963 and began teaching at
Wilson College and Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. He returned to Maine
and had a 31-year teaching career at the University of Maine, retiring in
1997. He published extensively and wrote The Psychology of Politics,
published in 1974 with a second edition published in 1988. He was a founder
of the International Society of Political Psychology and served on local
committees including the Gouldsboro budget committee and planning board,
Washington Hancock Community Agency, and was a founder of Friends of
Schoodic. He enjoyed black and white photography. He is survived by his
wife, four children including Curtis ’91, one stepdaughter, three
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two brothers including John ’63.
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Bernard “Bernie” Lee Butler,
75, from Farmington, Maine, on October 2, 2007. B.S. in education and a
member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a veteran of the Army serving
as part of the occupation forces in Europe after World War II. He taught
math at Wilton Academy and later at Mt. Blue High School. He also coached
baseball, women’s basketball, golf, and track. He enjoyed golf, was an avid
sportsman, and was a member of the Wilton Lions Club. He is survived by his
wife of 51 years, four children, and three grandchildren.
Robert “Spike” Oliver Gerry,
73, of Jensen Beach, Florida, on November 4, 2007. B.A. in economics and a
member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Maine Outing Club, Student Marketing
Club, Maine Christian Association; skied, played soft ball, basketball, and
intramural golf. He worked for Maine Bonding and Casualty and as an
advertising representative for the Portland newspapers, retiring to Florida
in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, three sons, a daughter, and
two brothers including John ’53.
Ernest Scott Marshall,
73, from Ellington, Connecticut, on September 10, 2007. B.S. in business
administration and a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Tennis Team, “M”
Club, and Maine Business Club. Although he graduated in 1961 he wished to
affiliate with the Class of 1957. He was a veteran of the Army serving from
1955 until 1957. He was employed with W. T. Grant Company and later with
Follett College Bookstores. He enjoyed traveling and was a fan of the Red
Sox and UConn Huskies. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lodge. He is survived
by his wife of 51 years, three children, and four grandchildren.
Gautrey John Musk,
71, from Augusta, Maine, on September 21, 2007. B.S. in education and a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was employed in public relations
for the Maine Department of Economic Development and Research and also the
planning division. He was a member of the Army National Guard and Air
National Guard serving from 1969 until 1991, retiring as a colonel. He was a
recipient of the Meritorious Service Award and the Legion of Merit Award. He
was active in community affairs, serving on the city of Augusta planning and
zoning boards. He was a member of the Green Street United Methodist Church
and Penney Memorial United Baptist Church where he was a choir member. He
enjoyed skiing, amateur ham radio, Boston terriers, flying, sailing, and
power boating. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Janet Hill Musk ’58,
sons Jeffrey ’86 and John ’91, and five grandchildren.
Rosemary Theresa Riley,
80, from Bangor, on October 19, 2007. M.Ed. She received her B.S. in 1949
from Saint Joseph’s College and in 1955 was named a Fulbright Scholar,
receiving a diploma from La Sorbonne in Paris. She taught foreign languages
in Millinocket and Brewer for many years. In 2001 she was received an
honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Saint Joseph College for her long
commitment to academics. She was a member of the Maine Teachers Association,
National Education Association, American Classical League, American
Association of Teachers of French, and an active member of the honor society
Delta Kappa Gamma. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church
and served on several boards. She is survived by cousins.
Margaret Ruth Swett,
86, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, on October 17, 2007. M.Ed. She taught school
in Westbrook for 45 years and also served as principal of Rocky Hill School
in Westbrook for several years. She belonged to the Business and
Professional Women in Portland and Westbrook, Order of the Eastern Star, and
Maine Teachers Association. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Her brother
survives her.
Ann Gertrude Rubin Weinstein,
71, from Lakeworth, Florida, on June 6, 2007. B.A. in sociology and a member
of Pi Beta Phi sorority. After graduation she was employed with New Jersey
Bell as a service representative and then became a full-time homemaker. In
1972 she received her M.S. in early childhood education from Oakland
University and was employed as a teacher/director of career preparation at
the Warren School in Michigan. She retired in 1997 from the state of
Michigan in licensing and regulation of child care centers. She retired to
Florida and enjoyed theater, aerobics, religious activities, cross-country
skiing, and racquetball. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gordon
’54; two children, two grandchildren, and five siblings including Jack ’55.
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Maximillian “Max” Otto Braune,
74, from Emigrant, Montana, died on June 16, 2007, from a boating accident
on the Yellowstone River. M.S. in bacteriology. He received his Ph.D. in
1963 from Penn State University. He was employed at Penn State in the
veterinary science department studying viral respiratory diseases. He
enjoyed fishing and hunting and retired to Montana in 1989. He is survived
by his wife, five children, and eight grandchildren.
Ernest Carl Guerri,
71, from Melbourne, Florida, on September 18, 2007. Attended from 1954 until
1955 and a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He was employed with Raytheon and
later retired as CEO from Relm Communications.
William “Bill” Butler Libby,
71, from West Hartford, Connecticut, on November 9, 2007. B.A. in
mathematics and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was employed with
Aetna Insurance as an actuarial officer for 34 years. He was a member of the
Church of Timothy and the Society of Actuaries. He loved classical music,
played trumpet with a quartet, and also enjoyed golf. He volunteered many
hours with Radiothon at WJMJ. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, two
children, and four grandchildren.
Leo John Morawski,
71, from Ft. Washington, Maryland, died on September 30, 2007, from cancer.
B.S. in mechanical engineering and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
and the American Association of Mechanical Engineers. Although he graduated
in 1960 he wished to affiliate with the Class of 1958. He was a veteran of
the Vietnam War serving in the Army as a helicopter pilot and was awarded
the Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters. After the war he flew helicopters
commercially in Louisiana supporting off-shore oil exploration and later in
South America. He relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1968 and became an
inspector of housing developments in various countries around the world. He
was employed as a mechanical cost engineer and in March of 2007 joined
Construction Cost Systems in Maryland. He was a member of Piscataway Hill
Association, Potomac Watershed Cleanup, and Ducks Unlimited. He is survived
by his wife and one son.
Doreen Hope Plavin,
70, of Sunrise, Florida, on January 14, 2007. Attended 1954-1955. She taught
at Bliss College in Lewiston and Mid-State Business College in Auburn for
many years. In 1981 she joined the Lewiston Sun Journal where she
worked in various capacities for many years. She was a member of Temple
Shalom in Auburn, Maine. She is survived by a brother.
Robert Murray Young, Jr.,
75, of Essex, Massachusetts, on November 8, 2007. B.S. in education. He
served in the Army as a military policeman during the Korean War. He entered
government service in 1960 as an inspector for the Food and Drug
Administration, retiring in 1987 as an internal security special
investigator, Internal Revenue Service. He served as a lector and
Eucharistic minister at St. John the Baptist Church in Essex. He is survived
by his wife of 53 years, 10 children including David ’94, and 14
grandchildren.
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Roland Edward Baillargeon,
77, from Scarborough, Maine, on September 22, 2007. B.S. in education. He
was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Navy. He began his teaching
career in New Hampshire and continued until 1978 when he began working for
the United States Postal Service where he retired as a manager in 1993. He
is survived by his wife, four children, and eight great-grandchildren.
Barbara “Stans” Ann Stansbury Barnett,
70, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and Appleton, Wisconsin, died of leukemia
on March 19, 2007. B.A. in English and a member of Delta Delta Delta
sorority, Philosophy Club, and the Union Committee. She later pursued
graduate studies at Syracuse University. She taught English literature in
the Appleton public schools for 35 years before retiring to Arizona. She
enjoyed golf, photography, duplicate bridge, travel, and cooking. Survivors
include her husband, Paul ’61, four children, seven grandchildren, and one
great-grandchild.
William “Bill” Joseph Hanlon,
77, from Augusta, Maine, on September 14, 2007. B.S. in education and M.Ed.
in 1966. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1955 until 1957. He was
employed as a teacher at Cony High School and coached freshman football and
basketball for many years. He also served as director of Augusta Adult
Education for several years. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Church. He is
survived by two daughters and five grandchildren.
Richard Spiro Paras,
70, of Biddeford, died on
November 12, 2007, from complications of ALS. Attended 1955-1956. He served
in the Army and Reserves, and was employed for several years by the U.S.
Government and private industry as a contract specialist. With his wife, he
operated the Potpourri Gift Shop in York Beach. He also ran Spartan Express,
a local commuter bus line. He enjoyed sports and playing cards. A brother
survives him.
William Sidney Perham, Jr.,
75, from Biddeford, Maine, on August 28, 2007. B.A. in history and M.Ed. in
1960. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Air Force. He was a
member of the faculty of R.W. Traip Academy in Kittery for more than 21
years, retiring in 1992 as head of the history department. He was a member
of the American Legion. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, bird watching, and
music. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, two sons, and three
grandchildren.
Kathleen Viola Poland,
101, from Weld, Maine, on January 6, 2007. B.S. in education She taught
social studies and reading in Stow and Rumford for 35 years followed by 15
years in the Norway/Paris, Maine, area and New Hampshire. She was a member
of the Eastern Star, the Maine Teachers Association, the honor society Delta
Kappa Gamma, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls for
over 75 years. She enjoyed reading, especially material pertaining to
historical events. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Mary Ruth Tilton Rowe,
69, from Belgrade, Maine, on October 7, 2007. B.A. in sociology and a member
of the Maine Christian Association, International Club, and the honor
societies Sigma Mu Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi. In 1973 she received her
master’s in social work from the University of Maryland. She worked with
child welfare in Maine and Wisconsin and in child development in St. Louis.
In 1987 she returned to Maine and was caregiver to family members. She
enjoyed traveling, gardening, bird watching, kayaking, and snorkeling. She
volunteered at the Belgrade Library and historical society. She is survived
by her husband of 20 years, three sons, seven grandchildren, and two
brothers including Robert Tilton ’62.
Janet Lynne Collins Toothaker,
70, of Ellsworth, on November 18, 2007. B.A. in French and a member of Alpha
Omicron Pi sorority, serving as president. She lived at The Elms and was
treasurer of the Maine Student Senate, and was a member of the Sophomore
Eagles, All Maine Women, and the honor societies Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa
Phi, and Sigma Mu Sigma. She taught French in Yardley, Pennsylvania, before
returning to Maine with her husband. She owned and managed an Agway store
and also worked for Branch Pond Marine. She traveled extensively,
particularly enjoying many trips to Alaska and Hawaii. She was a member of
the school board, a Literacy Volunteer, enjoyed books, the New York Times
crossword puzzle, and UMaine and Boston sports teams. Survivors include her
husband of 48 years, Eugene ’57, three sons including Jeffrey ’86 and Scott
’88G, six grandchildren, and sister Nancy Collins Adams ’55.
Mary Emma Wallace,
77, from Mattawamkeag, Maine, on August 18, 2007. M.Ed. She was employed as
a teacher in Connecticut and Rockland, Etna, Lincoln, and Mattawamkeag,
Maine. She was a member of the Mattawamkeag United Methodist Church,
Daughters of the American Revolution, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, as well as other
community organizations. She is survived by many cousins including Eileen
Wallace Priest ’63 and Sandra Sweet Wallace ’87.
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