Spring 2015 InMemory

IN MEMORY
1938 JOHN M. LEON, JR., 96, of Yarmouth Port,
Massachusetts, died on October 17, 2014.
Leon graduated with a B.A. in philosophy from
Trinity, where he was a member of Psi Upsilon and
played football, basketball, and squash. He also was
a member of the Jesters and The Trinity Tripod
staff. After Trinity, Leon served in the New York
National Guard and later in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He was honorably discharged from
the Army in 1946 with the rank of captain. Leon
worked in sales and merchandising in the textile
industry for nearly 30 years and then, in 1975, he
opened The Kitchen Place, a custom kitchen and
design business, in Tryon, North Carolina.
Leon is survived by daughter Ann Carroll
(Richard), three grandsons, and five greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife
of 62 years, Elizabeth.
1940 CHARLES DODSLEY WALKER, 94, of
New York City, died on January 17, 2015.
Walker graduated with a B.S. in modern
languages from Trinity, where he was a student
of distinguished organist Clarence Watters and
Glee Club accompanist, manager, and student
conductor. After serving in the U.S. Navy in
World War II, Walker received his master’s
degree in music from Harvard University. He
went on to serve as organist at the American
Cathedral in Paris. When Walker returned from
Paris and from touring other parts of Europe as a
concert organist, he accepted the post of organist/
choirmaster of the Church of the Heavenly Rest
in New York City in 1950. In this position, which
he held for 38 years, he oversaw the fundraising,
design, and installation of an 8,000-pipe organ and
founded the Canterbury Choral Society. Walker
also was a member of the National Executive
Committee of the American Guild of Organists for
25 years, including four years as national president.
He was on the faculties of several institutions,
including Union Theological Seminary School of
Sacred Music, New York University, and the
Manhattan School of Music. Walker served as
director of music of the Blue Hill Troupe, a
charitable theater company based in New York
City, for 35 years, and he helped to launch the
Berkshire Choral Festival. Walker also was director
of music at several schools, including a 24-year
stint at The Chapin School. He also served as a
church musician at Trinity Church in Southport,
Connecticut, and Saint Luke’s Parish in Darien,
Connecticut. In 1973, Trinity honored Walker with
the 150th Anniversary Award.
Walker is survived by his wife, Lise Phillips
Walker; daughter Susan Starr Walker; son Peter
Hayes Walker; and three grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his first wife, Janet Hayes Walker.
1945 THE REVEREND CANON JOHN R.
EDLER, 90, of Walnut Creek, California, died on
December 13, 2014.
After Trinity, where he was a member of Alpha
Chi Rho, Edler went on to receive a bachelor of
sacred theology degree from Berkeley Divinity
School at Yale University. He then entered religious
life as a priest in the Episcopal Church in 1948.
He served a number of communities in New York
and New Jersey, as well as the Episcopal Diocese
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of Newark, New Jersey, and the U.S. Episcopal
Church. He also served as a delegate to the U.S.
General Convention.
Edler is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean;
daughters Barbara (Judith Pollock), Cynthia
(William Marshall), and Deborah (Michael
Brennan); son Jack (David Kietrys); and a
grandson and a step-granddaughter.
1945 ROBERT W. FREDRICKSON, M.D., 90, of
Wethersfield, Connecticut, died on January 13,
2015.
Fredrickson came to Trinity in the fall of 1941.
His studies were interrupted by service in the U.S.
Army as a medic in the Philippines during World
War II. He returned to complete his B.S. at Trinity,
where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.
Fredrickson went on to earn his M.D. from New
York Medical College before completing his
surgical residency at Hartford Hospital and then
Memorial-Sloan Kettering in New York. His career
included running a private surgical practice for
40 years, mentoring hundreds of young surgeons,
founding the Harford Surgical Trauma Service,
and serving as a clinical professor of surgery at the
University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He
was a loyal supporter of the College.
Fredrickson is survived by his children, Geoffrey
Fredrickson (Brenda), Linda Fredrickson (Kevin
Sheehan), Lisa Skriner (John), and Lauralyn
Fredrickson ’83 (Sheldon Itzkowitz); eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and niece Susan
Fredrickson.
1947 EDWARD J. HOTEZ, 89, of Bloomfield,
Connecticut, died on January 9, 2015.
At age 18, Hotez joined the U.S. Navy and served
as a lieutenant in the South Pacific from 1943-1946.
Hotez then came to Trinity, where he earned a B.S.
in general science. He went on to earn an M.B.A.
in marketing and management from Columbia
University Business School in 1949. In 1950, he
married Jean Goldberg, his wife of 65 years. He
spent his career as a business executive, specializing in office management, systems and procedures,
and cost controls. He worked for several firms in
the Hartford area, including Travelers Insurance
Company and United Aircraft Corporation, Pratt &
Whitney Division. Hotez also taught business and
marketing at the University of Hartford, Central
Connecticut State University, and Manchester
Community College.
Hotez is survived by children Lawrence
Hotes ’73 (Linda), Peter Hotez (Ann), and
Elizabeth Kirshenbaum (Warren); daughter-inlaw Andrea Hotes ’76; 11 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son
Richard Hotes ’76.
1947 ROBERT B. JENNINGS, 90, of Englewood,
Florida, died on November 23, 2013.
At Trinity, Jennings played on the football
team and was a member of Alpha Chi Rho before
suspending his studies to serve in the U.S. Navy.
After returning from World War II, where he was
an officer aboard the USS Kretchmer in the Pacific
Theater, Jennings resumed his undergraduate
studies and earned his B.A. in 1947, the same year
he married the former Shirley Narvesen in the
Trinity College Chapel. Jennings spent most of
his career in the carpet industry, including serving
as president and CEO of Bigelow-Sanford, Inc.
He then served as president and CEO of
Reifenhauser-NABCO, Inc. In addition to being
deeply committed to Trinity, Jennings enjoyed
serving his community through Rotary membership as well as seats on several boards.
Jennings is survived by his wife of 66 years,
Shirley; sons Robert ’69 (Penelope), Jeffrey,
Chris ’76 (Pamela), and Peter (Krista); nine
grandchildren, including Margaret ’08; and
two great-grandchildren.
1947 GLENN W. PRESTON, 91, of Rancho Santa
Fe, California, died on December 28, 2013.
Preston’s studies at Trinity were interrupted
by World War II, in which he served in the U.S.
Navy as an aviator and radar operator from 1942
until 1946. Preston returned to Trinity, where he
was a member of Delta Phi, and completed his B.S.
degree in mathematics in 1947. He then went on to
Yale University, where he earned an M.S. degree in
physics. During a 30-year career as a scientist in the
electronics industry, he worked at firms including
Philco Corporation, Goodyear Aerospace, and
General Atomics. Preston is the author of several
papers that appeared in publications such as the
Journal of Applied Physics. He also served as a consultant to entities including the Rand Corporation
and the National Academy of Sciences. He taught
at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was a
senior member of the Institute of Radio Engineers,
and was a member of the Society for Industrial
and Applied Mathematics, the American Physical
Society, The Econometric Society, and the Institute
of Mathematical Statistics. In 1957, Preston ran for
a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but his
campaign was unsuccessful.
Preston is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons
Geoffrey, Charles, and Peter; five grandchildren;
and a great-granddaughter.
1949 ROBERT B. RORICK, 89, of Santa Rosa,
California, died on July 12, 2014.
After graduating from the Kent School, Rorick
spent 30 months serving the U.S. Army Air Corps in
World War II. Following his honorable discharge,
he attended Kenyon College and later graduated
from Trinity with a B.A. in economics. He was a
member of Delta Kappa Epsilon at both colleges.
Rorick had a diverse career with time spent as a
vice president of sales and purchasing at B.R. Baker
Co., as the owner of a toy store, as a stockbroker, and
as an estate planner and financial consultant. He
was deeply committed to community service, seen
through his lifetime support of the Boys & Girls
Club of America.
Rorick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan;
children Robert B. Rorick, Jr. (Betsy), Michael F.
Rorick, and Genevieve B. Schlangen (Henry); and
two grandchildren.
1950 ARTHUR I. AUSTIN, 86, of Burbank,
California, died on February 3, 2015.
Austin graduated with a B.A. in history from
Trinity, where he was a member of Delta Psi and
Pi Gamma Mu honor society. He also ran track
and was on the staff of The Trinity Tripod. After
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graduating, Austin went on to serve in the armed
forces for two years before moving to California and
working for a refrigeration business, where he rose
to the position of vice president.
Austin is survived by siblings John and Mary,
three nephews, and one niece. He was predeceased
by brother William.
1950 DONALD L. FARROW, 85, of Westerville,
Ohio, died on September 25, 2014.
Farrow graduated with a B.A. in English from
Trinity, where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall
and participated in The Trinity Tripod, the Jesters,
and the Glee Club. He went on to receive an M.Div.
from Virginia Theological Seminary. Farrow served
as a clergy member in Pennsylvania for several
years before moving into the field of mental health.
He held various executive positions at mental
health organizations, including serving as state
director of the Alabama Mental Health Association
and later the Ohio Mental Health Association. After
retiring in 1992, he served as interim rector at a
church and as chaplain of a rehabilitation center,
both in Ohio.
Farrow is survived by his wife of 62 years,
Carolyn; children Libby McKnight, John Farrow,
Peter Farrow, Tom Farrow, and Martha Sarrack;
and seven grandchildren.
1950 ROGER B. LADD, JR., 88, of Melbourne,
Florida, died on January 16, 2015.
Ladd graduated from Hartford Public High
School before serving in the U.S. Marines in the
Pacific Theater. He then returned to Hartford to
attend Trinity, where he earned a B.A. and was
a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was an
insurance agent and later a commercial real estate
broker who was a dedicated and distinguished
member of the Hartford community. In addition
to serving seven terms on the City Council, Ladd
also was on the Board of Tax Review and was
chairman of the Hartford Cerebral Palsy Drive
and the Republican Town Committee.
Ladd is survived by children Lisa, Peter (Cathy),
and Leslie Hoskovec (Bill); their mother, Fran
Ladd Cerasoli; brother Bob (Georgia); and three
grandchildren.
1950 JOHN R. MACKESSON, 85, of Hartford,
Connecticut, died on October 13, 2014.
MacKesson graduated with a B.A. in economics
from Trinity, where he was a member of Delta Phi,
was on the staff of The Trinity Tripod, and managed
both the football and track and field teams. He spent
his career in the insurance industry, retiring from
Aetna Casualty and Surety after 35 years of service.
He was a member of the Connecticut National
Guard, the Air Force, and the Army National Guard.
MacKesson was registered with the Boy Scouts
of America for more than 60 years and served as a
scoutmaster and commissioner.
MacKesson is survived by his wife of 63 years,
Janice; children Karla MacKesson, Kenneth
MacKesson, Leslie Albee (John), and Lynn
MacKesson; and three grandchildren.
1950 DONALD S. MCCLAIN, JR., 88, of St.
Simons Island, Georgia, died on December 3, 2014.
Before coming to Trinity, McClain served in
the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He then came to Hartford, graduating from Trinity
with a B.S. in physical sciences. While on campus,
he was a member of the Political Science Club,
the Flying Club, the Rifle Club, the Republican
Club, the Outing Club, and the Spanish Club, for
which he served as secretary. McClain went on to
earn a master’s degree in geology from Emory
University in 1953. He was a member of many
clubs and boards, including the St. Simons Transportation Study Committee, the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, the Seaman Specialist, the Sons of the
American Revolution, and the Georgia branch of
the National Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims.
McClain is survived by his wife, Dorothy;
daughter Corinne; stepdaughter Doree Avera
(Richard); two grandsons; two step-grandsons;
and a great-granddaughter.
1950 JAMES P. MCDONNELL, 89, of Hanford,
California, died on September 11, 2014.
McDonnell was an engineer on B-24 airplanes
in World War II before coming to Trinity, where
he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, played
football, and participated in the Newman Club.
After graduating, McDonnell went to Akron, Ohio,
to work for Firestone Rubber Company. He spent
more than 24 years in the tire industry, managing
factories for companies including Cooper Tires
and Armstrong Rubber Company.
McDonnell is survived by his wife of 61 years,
Dorothy; daughter Chris (Jack Soares); two
grandchildren; and siblings Thomas McDonnell
(Elaine), Marie Jeffries, and Patricia Brenner.
He was predeceased by sister Geraldine Lanosa.
1950 ELTON L. SMITH, 85, of Wauwatosa,
Wisconsin, died on April 19, 2014.
Smith earned his B.A. in economics with a minor
in history from Trinity, where he participated in
intramural sports and served as editor of the sports
section of The Trinity Tripod. He also served in the
U.S. Army for two years during the Korean War.
Smith received his CPA certification from the University of Montana and spent his career as a CPA.
Smith is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary
Alice, and children Betsy and Kent (Mary). He was
among four Smith men to attend Trinity, starting
with his father, Lloyd ’23, his uncle Everett ’28, and
his brother Leighton ’69.
1951 CHARLES HENRI ANDRE DE LA PORTE,
88, of Ommen, Netherlands, died on November 23,
2014.
Originally from the Netherlands, Andre de la
Porte graduated with a B.A. in economics from
Trinity, where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi.
Andre de la Porte went on to work for Gillespie &
Co., Dorr-Oliver Incorporated, the United Nations,
UNICEF, Christie’s, and Merrem & la Porte.
He also earned a graduate degree in business
administration from Harvard University in 1971.
After working and attending graduate school in the
United States, Andre de la Porte returned to the
Netherlands, where he lived with his wife and four
daughters.
1951 DONALD J. BOYKO, 85, of Boston,
Massachusetts, died on November 26, 2014.
At Trinity, Boyko was on the staff of The Trinity
Tripod and played basketball and football. After
graduating, he served in the U.S. Air Force for four
years and then enjoyed a successful career as an
executive at Kelly Services. Boyko also played
squash competitively throughout his adult life.
He was a loyal supporter of the College.
Boyko is survived by his wife, Patricia, and many
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
seven older siblings.
1951 JOSEPH D. HURWITZ, 85, of West Hartford, Connecticut, died on September 9, 2014.
Hurwitz received his B.S. in physical sciences.
He was a member of the Brownell Club and was
involved with Hillel. He went on to earn a J.D.
from Harvard Law School and practiced law in
Hartford, Connecticut, for more than 30 years. He
also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War
and in the Army Reserves. After retiring from his
law career, Hurwitz often returned to Trinity to
audit classes. He also was active for many years in
Jewish communal organizations on the national
and local level, including serving as president of the
Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford.
Hurwitz is survived by his second wife,
Bonnie Mitchell; sons Jonathan (Mona) and Seth
(Eleanor); and four grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his first wife, Judith Hurwitz, and
his brother, Edward Hurwitz. Two of Hurwitz’s
uncles, Joseph B. Hurwitz ’22 and Jacob C. Hurwitz
’36, and his brother, Edward Hurwitz ’41, also
attended Trinity.
1951 WILLIAM S. VAUN, M.D., 85, of Norfolk,
Connecticut, died on December 1, 2014.
Vaun graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Trinity
with a degree in biology. While on campus, he
participated in the Brownell Club and Glee Club.
He went on to earn his M.D. from the University
of Pennsylvania in 1955. Vaun completed his
internship and residency at Hartford Hospital.
From 1957 to 1959, he served in the U.S. Air Force
as a captain, with responsibility for the medical
care of officers assigned to the Washington, D.C.,
region. After leaving the military, Vaun worked as a
physician and teacher of medicine at Western
Reserve University, the University of Pennsylvania,
and the New Jersey School of Medicine. He
later became director of medical education at
Monmouth Medical Center and was instrumental
in its tremendous growth as well as the development of Monmouth’s affiliation with the Medical
College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann
University. He retired in 1987. Vaun also served
on the legislative council of the American Hospital
Association, among other distinguished national
medical boards.
Vaun and his wife, Sally, were married in the
Trinity College Chapel in 1961. In addition to his
wife, he is survived by daughter Elizabeth “Sissi”
Vaun and siblings John Vounatso, Ethel Nowacki,
Marcey Antonakis, Irene Turek, and Angie Cofer.
1951 MAURICE WILLIAM VILLANO, SR., 88, of
State College, Pennsylvania, died on November 17,
2014.
Though he enrolled in Trinity in 1944, Villano
suspended his undergraduate studies to serve in
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the U.S. Army as an infantry replacement in the
European theater. Upon returning to campus, he
joined ROTC, completed a B.A. in economics, and
was inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu honor society
for outstanding scholarship in the social sciences.
After graduation, Villano was recalled to active duty
in the Air Force, where he worked in security and
law enforcement. Villano retired as a major and
returned to Trinity to pursue an M.A. in educational
studies before earning a Ph.D. in educational
research from the University of Connecticut in
1972. He spent the remainder of his career as a
research associate at The Pennsylvania State
University, retiring in 1987.
Villano is survived by his wife, Diann McVey;
children Maurice Villano, Jr. (Diane), Elisabeth
Schwarz (Lothar), and Michaela Holmes; eight
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings
Joseph Villano and Gloria Murzin; and several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
first wife, Rose-Maria E. Leibmann, and his second
wife, Helen Morris Hutchins.
1951 DONN D. WRIGHT, 86, of Fort Myers,
Florida, died on January 10, 2015.
Wright graduated with a B.A. in studio arts from
Trinity, where he participated in the Trinity Art
Club and was a member and treasurer of Alpha
Delta Phi. He later studied theology at The General
Theological Seminary and New York University.
After spending time in several fields, Wright found
his calling in independent schools. He worked as
director of development and secretary of the
academy at Blair Academy in New Jersey for five
years before becoming headmaster of Hoosac
School in New York. Wright also served as headmaster of New York’s Millbrook School, where
he oversaw the transition to coeducation. He also
served as a fundraising consultant for several
nonprofits and schools, was a member of the
Headmaster’s Association, and was honored by
the National Association of Episcopal Schools
with its John D. Verdery Award, given in
recognition of outstanding service to Episcopal
schools and to the organization.
Wright is survived by his wife of 62 years,
Barbara; children Andrea, Jefferson, and Jason;
eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
1952, M.A. 1955 WILLIAM J. GORALSKI, 85, of
Avon, Connecticut, died on December 16, 2014.
Goralski earned a B.A. in history from Trinity,
where he was a member of the Newman Club and
played football, basketball, and baseball. He served
as captain of the football team, and during his final
game as a senior, a tackle resulted in a life-altering
spinal injury. After months in the hospital, he
returned to the College to finish his degree and
was honored with the Class of 1935 Most Valuable
Player Award and the George Sheldon McCook
Trophy as the male senior athlete of the year.
He went on to earn his M.A. in history at Trinity
before dedicating his professional life to education,
teaching social studies at Simsbury High School
for 30 years. After his retirement in 1985, he wrote
six books, including Growing up in Old Avon Center.
Goralski, a loyal supporter of the College, received
the 150th Anniversary Award in 1973 and the
Alumni Medal for Excellence in 2002.
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Goralski is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter
Karen Covert (Dennis Lynch); sister Rosemary
DeSouza (Philip); sisters-in-law Veronica and
Aldona Goralski; three granddaughters; four
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Henry,
Raymond, and Joseph Goralski; sisters Stella
Goralski, Julia Igoe, Agnes Vincent, Mary Comeau,
Helen Capitani, and Genevieve Maramarco; and
son Michael Covert.
Water Act of 1977. He was active in the community,
including service to the Lycoming County Chapter
of the American Red Cross and the local Junior
Chamber of Commerce. He later returned to
Trinity to earn an M.A. in American studies in 1999.
Young is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Margaret; children Holly Bogart (Steve), Allan
N. Young III, and William Young; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters Pollyanna
Giantonio, Gloria Young, and Suzanne Abbe.
1952 JEROME W. LEHRFELD, M.D., 83, of
Commack, New York, died on January 7, 2015.
Lehrfeld graduated with a B.S. in biology from
Trinity, where he was a member of the Brownell
Club and the Hillel Society. He also was on the
staffs of The Trinity Tripod and the Ivy and was a
member of the fencing team, serving as captain
during his senior year. After leaving Trinity,
Lehrfeld attended New York University, where he
received his M.S., also in biology. He then went on
to graduate from SUNY Downstate Medical School
in 1958. Lehrfeld joined the U.S. Navy in 1959 and
served as a lieutenant in the Medical Corps. In
1962, he set up a general medical practice on Long
Island and was affiliated with Plainview Hospital
for more than 40 years. He retired in 2006. Lehrfeld
belonged to several medical groups, including the
American Board of Family Medicine, the American
Academy of Family Physicians, the Medical Society
of the State of New York, and the Nassau County
Medical Society. He also volunteered as surgeon
and deputy chief of the Levittown Fire Department
for 37 years, was a medical adviser in the Division
of Safety Services for the Nassau County chapter
of the American Red Cross, and taught emergency
medical technicians for many years.
Lehrfeld is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Marilyn; children Jodi Friedberg and Matthew;
and two grandchildren.
1954, M.S. 1956 MAYO SCHREIBER, 82, of Avon,
Connecticut, died on January 26, 2015.
Schreiber earned his B.A. in psychology from
Trinity before immediately enrolling in the
College’s graduate program, through which he
earned his M.S., also in psychology, in 1956.
As an undergraduate, Schreiber was a member
of Pi Kappa Alpha and the debate team. He
continued doctoral studies at the University of
Connecticut. He interned at the V.A. Counseling
Center in Hartford and then at Psychological
Services in New Haven, joining the staff of the
latter in 1957. Schreiber went on to found The
Guidance Center in Hamden, Connecticut, which
provided a variety of psychological and evaluative
services to its patients. He spent more than 30
years at the center before retiring.
Schreiber is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly; children Mayo Schreiber, Jr. (Kevin Cathcart)
and Elizabeth Schreiber (Andrew Kaplan); two
grandsons; sister Doris Willcox; and many nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings Robert Schreiber and Anne Parker.
1952 ROBERT A. WERDELIN, 89, of West
Hartford, Connecticut, died on November 7, 2014.
Prior to attending Trinity, Werdelin served in
the U.S. Navy during World War II. He earned his
B.A. in mathematics at Trinity in 1952. Werdelin
worked for Aetna Insurance Company and Cigna
as a controller for more than 30 years. He was a
member of the Greater Hartford Jaycees and the
West Hartford Regents, where he served as
treasurer for more than two decades.
Werdelin is survived by many nieces, nephews,
and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife,
Rosemary, and his sister, Jean.
1953, M.A. 1999 ALLAN N. YOUNG, JR., 83, of
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, died on October 19,
2014.
Young earned his B.A. in economics from Trinity,
where he also was a member of Alpha Chi Rho and
played football. He served for several years in the
U.S. Navy Reserve. Upon graduation, he joined his
father’s prefinished oak wood flooring business,
the Cromar Company. In 1974, Young formed
Cromaglass Corporation, a manufacturer of
wastewater treatment and recycling systems.
Young also served as president of the American
Wastewater Management Association, which
provided guidance in the development of the Clean
1955 RICHARD D. ROYSTON, 81, of Atlanta,
Georgia, died on January 4, 2015.
Royston, an English major at Trinity, played
varsity soccer, took part in ROTC and the Jesters,
and was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He was a
captain in the U.S. Air Force and served as a
fighter pilot from 1956-1959. In 1962, he founded
Education Management Corporation, which
started a number of schools across the country,
including The Art Institutes. He served as the
company’s chairman until 1986.
Royston is survived by his wife, Gail; children
Ty, Leslie Rocco (Frank), Jane Gwaltney (John),
and Rick (Margaret); 11 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
1956 BERTRAM R. SCHADER, 79, of Madrid,
Spain, died on January 5, 2015.
Schader, a Philadelphia native, graduated Phi
Beta Kappa with a B.A. in history. While on campus,
he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi, the Political
Science Club, the Interfraternity Council, Hillel,
the Young Democrats Club, and the Foreign Policy
Association. He also played soccer and lacrosse.
Schader was a member of Pi Gamma Mu honor
society and was honored with the F.A. Brown Prize
for English oration.
Schader went on to earn a J.D. from Yale Law
School before joining the U.S. Air Force as a judge
advocate officer (JAG), serving in Morocco and
Spain between 1960 and 1963. After leaving the
military, Schader was involved in several successful
entrepreneurial endeavors in Madrid, a city that he
called home for the remainder of his life. He also
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was involved in the American Club of Madrid, the
Yale Club of Madrid, and the Jewish Community of
Madrid. Schader generously supported the College
throughout his life. His son, Marc, followed in his
father’s footsteps, graduating from Trinity in 1990.
Schader is survived by his wife, Margaretha; children Marc and Alexandra; and four grandchildren.
1956 RIDLEY M. STUART, 80, of Peru, New York,
died on May 8, 2014.
While at Trinity, Stuart earned a B.A. in history,
played track and lacrosse, and was a member of
Delta Kappa Epsilon. He served as a pilot in the U.S.
Air Force from 1956 until 1977. He also went on to
attend Plattsburgh State University.
1957 DAVID MACISAAC, 79, of Montgomery,
Alabama, died on March 25, 2014.
MacIsaac graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A.
in history. He also was a Distinguished Military
Graduate through his participation in Trinity’s Air
Force ROTC program. While on campus, he also
played freshman basketball and participated in the
Freshman Executive Council. MacIsaac went on to
earn a master’s degree from Yale University in 1958
and a Ph.D. from Duke University in 1970, both in
history. He also spent nearly three decades as an
educator, including four tours teaching history at
the U.S. Air Force Academy, many years at the
Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in
Alabama, and a stint as a fellow of the Woodrow
Wilson International Center for Scholars at the
Smithsonian. His active duty service included time
in Spain, Vietnam, and at the Naval War College.
He retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant
colonel. MacIsaac also published several significant
scholarly writings analyzing Air Force history and
military theory, including Strategic Bombing in
World War II: The Story of the U.S. Bombing
Strategy Survey and the essays “Voices from the
Central Blue: The Air Power Theorists” and
“Master at Arms: Clasusewitz in Full View.”
MacIsaac is survived by his wife of 55 years,
Charlotte; children Donna Clodfelter (Mark), Paul
MacIsaac, Pamela MacIsaac, and Patrick MacIsaac;
a grandson; and siblings John MacIsaac (Donna)
and Ann Manwaring (Walter).
1958 KENISTON P. MERRILL, 78, of Woodstock,
Vermont, died on January 26, 2015.
Merrill majored in English and economics at
Trinity, where he played football, made the dean’s
list, and was a member of Alpha Chi Rho. He went
on to earn his M.B.A. from New York University
in 1960. Merrill spent the first part of his career
as a financial analyst at TIAA-CREF and later the
Five Arrows Fund. The fund became New Court
Securities and then Rothschild, Inc., where he
rose to managing director. In 1982, Merrill and
his family moved to Vermont, where he became
chief investment officer of National Life Insurance
Company and president and chief executive officer
and a member of the Board of Directors of National
Life Investment Management Company. He also
served on several local and nonprofit boards,
including those of the Cardigan Mountain School,
The Episcopal Archdiocese of Vermont, Central
Vermont Hospital, and Vermont Law School. He
was a devoted supporter of the College and a loyal
fan of the football team.
Merrill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol;
sons Peter and Andrew ’85; their wives Harriette
(Bunny) and Erica; and five grandchildren.
1958 RICHARD B. NOBLE, JR., 79, of Boston,
Massachusetts, died on September 24, 2014.
Noble graduated from Trinity with a B.A. in
English. While on campus, he participated in
basketball, track, and football, serving as captain
of the latter team in his senior year. Noble was
a member of St. Anthony Hall and served in the
student Senate. After college, he served as a
captain in the U.S. Air Force. He later spent his
career as an executive in the home-building
industry, first with Owens-Corning Fiberglas
and later with Lumbermens Merchandising
Corporation. He also volunteered with the
Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Noble is survived by his wife, Laurie Carter
Noble; daughters Kim Noble ’87 and Katharine
Noble; and a granddaughter. Noble’s father, Richard
B. Noble ’25, and uncle, Herbert Noble ’26, also
graduated from Trinity.
1959 ANTHONY C. THURSTON, 77, of Lyme,
Connecticut, died on February 20, 2015.
Thurston earned his B.A. in studio arts from
Trinity, where he was a member of St. Anthony
Hall. He went on to serve as a lieutenant in the U.S.
Navy and toured on the carrier WASP during the
Cuban Missile Crisis. He had a 30-year career in
advertising, retiring as vice president of Grey
Advertising. Thurston was involved with his
community, as seen through his founding of the
Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail, his service
as president of the boards of the Florence
Griswold Museum and of High Hopes Therapeutic
Riding, and his membership on the board of
Musical Masterworks. In 1999, he received the
Distinguished Advocate for the Arts Award from
the Connecticut Commission of the Arts.
Thurston is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Sandy; daughters Lisa Reneson and Dana Evans;
sons-in-law Aaron and John; and four grand­
children.
1959 WILLIAM BLODGETT YAHN, 77, of
Austin, Texas, died on December 14, 2014.
Yahn graduated from Trinity with a B.A. in
economics. He also was a member of the Senate,
the Spanish and Economics clubs, and Delta Kappa
Epsilon, which he also served as an officer. He
served in the U.S. Navy and then went on to earn an
M.B.A. from The Wharton School. Yahn was a partner at Harrison-Pearson Associates from 1991 until
his retirement in 2014. He was a member of the
Austin Rotary Club throughout his professional life.
Yahn is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy;
daughter Betsy (Chris Gillon); four grandchildren;
and sister Meredith Grenier.
1960 ARTHUR O. ENQUIST, 75, of New York,
New York, died on December 21, 2013.
Enquist graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A.
in history from Trinity, where he was a member
of the Brownell Club and Pi Gamma Mu honor
society. He earned his B.D. from Lutheran Seminary
in Philadelphia in 1963 and served as a pastor in
Littleton, New Hampshire. He then went on to
receive his M.B.A. with honors from The University
of Chicago and worked as a business manager for
three Lutheran churches in New York City. Enquist
later worked as a financial analyst at Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and as a fixed income
adviser at Nationar, (formerly Savings Bank Trust
Company). His last position at the bank was vice
president.
Enquist is survived by his sister, Ingrid, and four
nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, the
Reverend Walter Enquist.
1963 WESLEY V. FESHLER, 73, of Wallingford,
Connecticut, died on January 22, 2015.
Feshler received the Capitol Area Scholarship at
Trinity, where he earned a B.A. in history. He was a
dean’s list scholar and a member of Alpha Chi Rho.
He also played varsity soccer and baseball, and as
a senior, was honored with the John Sweet Batting
Award. He went on to work in sales throughout
much of his career until his 2001 retirement.
Feshler is survived by daughters Darcie (John
Roy) and Leah (Gerald Verna); four grandchildren;
brother Bud Feshler (Rose); and two nephews and
a niece.
1963 MALCOLM S. GRAHAM, 72, of Austin,
Texas, died on June 26, 2014.
Graham received his B.A. in economics from
Trinity, where he was a member of Delta Kappa
Epsilon. He later attended The Wharton School in
Philadelphia, where he earned an M.B.A. Graham
began his financial career as a CPA in Philadelphia
and later moved to Austin, where he worked for
a local firm and at state organizations, including
the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Education
Agency. He also served in the U.S. Air Force and was
stationed in Vermont.
Graham is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years,
Jill; children Stephen Graham (Andrea) and Kaitlin
Graham Guthrow (Andrew); sister Nancy Graham
Oelz (David); three grandchildren; and a niece. His
grandfather, Richard Niles Graham, also attended
Trinity, graduating in 1905.
1963 STEPHEN P. JONES, 73, of Asheville, North
Carolina, died on January 9, 2015.
Jones earned his B.A. in English at Trinity, where
he played varsity soccer and won an Alumni Prize
in English Composition. He also was a member
of Delta Kappa Epsilon, the Senate, and Campus
Chest. He went on to earn an M.A. in English at
SUNY Buffalo. He also served in the U.S. Army
Reserves during the Vietnam War. Jones was a
lifelong educator, including his time as a teacher
at The Park School of Buffalo in New York, as an
administrator at the University School in Shaker
Heights, Ohio, and as headmaster at Renbrook
School in West Hartford, Connecticut, and The
Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, New
Jersey. He was involved in the communities in
which he lived, including serving as founding board
president of the Cleveland Children’s Museum
and as a board member of the Cleveland Institute
of Music, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, and
Asheville GreenWorks. He also served Trinity as a
member of the Board of Fellows.
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Suzanne; sons Andrew Jones, Cador Pricejones
(Margaret), and Nathan Jones (Elena); seven
grandchildren; foster daughter Christine Wheatley;
brothers Peter Jones, Christopher Jones (Leslie),
and Nicholas Jones (Sue); and many nieces and
nephews.
examined national and world events through the
graphic comment of editorial cartoons from
around the world. In the early 1990s, it had a
circulation of more than 60,000 and was used in
Boston-area civics and social studies classes to
stimulate student interest.
prominence, who has rendered unusual and
significant service to the College.
Schweitzer is survived by his wife of 42 years,
Leslie; sons William H. Schweitzer, Jr. ’06, and
Arthur H. Schweitzer ’09; and siblings Robert
Schweitzer and Barbara Lamade.
1964 KENNETH R. GOLDBERG, 71, of Port St.
Lucie, Florida, died on July 31, 2014.
Goldberg graduated from Trinity with a B.S. in
biology. He worked as a sales representative before
becoming co-owner of an auto parts business in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
1966 DAVID A. BREMER, 70, of Mililani,
Hawaii, died on December 2, 2014.
Bremer earned a B.A. in psychology at
Trinity, where he was a member of Theta Xi and
Cerberus honor society; participated in cross
country, basketball, and track; co-chaired the
Psychology Club; and was a junior adviser. He was
honored with the Robert S. Morris Track Trophy as
the most valuable member of the varsity track team.
After graduating, Bremer went on to earn his Ph.D.
in clinical psychology at Washington University in
St. Louis in 1973. Bremer later moved to Hawaii,
where he practiced clinical psychology and
continued his education, earning a master’s in
public health from the University of Hawaii in 1984.
Bremer is survived by his wife, Elizabeth;
daughters Sarah and Leah; and brothers John and
James. His brother-in-law, Eric T. Lodge, also
graduated from Trinity College, Class of ’65.
1967 THOMAS MCGILVERY III, 69, of Glendale,
Arizona, died on April 18, 2014.
McGilvery received his B.A. in history from
Trinity, where he was a member of Delta Kappa
Epsilon. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Vietnam War. He later worked for U.S. Air and then
as an independent consultant doing programming
and problem solving.
McGilvery is survived by his father, Thomas
McGilvery II; children Magee Conner and
Christopher Vail; sister Lee Ellen Dowler (Paul);
companion Anne Hatcher; aunt Donna Hess; niece
Amanda Martin (Matt); and nephew Ian Brown
(Christy).
1965 JOHN P. JEWETT, 70, of Sudbury,
Massachusetts, died on October 22, 2013.
Jewett graduated with a B.A. in English from
Trinity, where he was a member of Delta Phi and
sang with the Chapel Choir and the Chanticleers.
He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of
Connecticut and his LL.M. from the London School
of Economics. During his 50-year career, he served
as a technology executive and attorney.
Jewett is survived by his wife of 47 years, Isabel;
sons Jonathan, Todd, and Chris; and four grandchildren.
1965 PETER A. STURROCK, 70, of Storrs,
Connecticut, died on January 1, 2015.
Sturrock graduated with a B.A. in studio arts.
While on campus, Sturrock was a member of
Theta Xi, was a senior steward, and participated in
swimming, soccer, and lacrosse. After Trinity, he
went on to earn master’s degrees in art history and
education. Sturrock worked for more than a decade
in the Coventry School System, serving as a teacher,
coach, vice principal, and athletic director before
moving into the financial sector. He began his
second career at Great-West Life in Hartford before
starting his own firm, P.A. Sturrock & Associates.
His company merged with the firm of Robert E.
Brickley ’67, Manufacturers Financial Group. He
later teamed with Kenneth D. Savino ’81, forming
the financial services firm Savino, Sturrock &
Sullivan. He went on to become a partner at
Constitution Advisory Group.
Sturrock was elected to Trinity’s National
Alumni Association Executive Board and served
two years as its president, participated in the
Trinity Club of Hartford and the Long Walk
Societies, and won the College’s Alumni Medal for
Excellence in 2000 in recognition of his significant
contributions to his profession, to his community,
and to Trinity College. He was a dedicated
supporter of the College.
Sturrock is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Betsy; daughter Sarah Fleming (Ryan); siblings
Jean Bruce and Ian Sturrock (Mary); and
numerous nieces and nephews.
1965 W. DEAN WALLACE, JR., 63, of Medford,
Massachusetts, died on July 10, 2012.
Wallace earned his B.A. in history from Trinity,
where he participated in Glee Club and was on the
staff of The Trinity Tripod. He went on to receive
an M.A from Northwestern University and a Ph.D.
from the University of Connecticut, both in history.
In the 1990s, Wallace ran a newspaper called the
Boston Comic News, based in Boston, which
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1966 WILLIAM H. SCHWEITZER, 70, of
Alexandria, Virginia, died on March 3, 2015.
Schweitzer earned a B.A. in history from Trinity,
where he made the Dean’s List and was a member
of Alpha Delta Phi, serving the fraternity as vice
president during his senior year. He played varsity
baseball, varsity basketball, and varsity soccer,
and, as a senior, led the soccer team as captain.
He also was a member of Cerberus and the Trinity
College Senate, and he served as a junior adviser.
Schweitzer went on to receive his J.D. from
Georgetown University in 1969. He was an assistant
U.S. attorney in Washington from 1970 to 1973 and
then joined BakerHostetler, where he served as
partner. He developed expertise in election law and
campaign finance issues, as well as sports law. He
was known as a top Washington lobbyist for Major
League Baseball for the past 20 years.
Schweitzer was a loyal supporter of the College,
serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and
the Board of Fellows, as well as president of the
Trinity Club of Washington, D.C., and the National
Alumni Association. In the latter role, he was
instrumental in creating a long-range plan for
the association, redrafting the organization’s
constitution, strengthening the regional network
of clubs, and making the group a more integral part
of the College community through involvement in
career counseling and admissions. He also created
the Alumni Leadership Conference to provide
training and recognition for alumni volunteers.
In recognition of his efforts, he was named higher
education’s 1987 Volunteer of the Year by the
Council for Advancement and Support of
Education. In 1991, the College honored him with
the Alumni Medal for Excellence, awarded to
alumni who have made significant contributions
to their professions, to their communities, and to
Trinity. In 2011, he was awarded The Eigenbrodt
Cup, one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a Trinity graduate; the recipient
must be an alumnus/a of national or international
1968 THE REVEREND WILLIAM L. GRANT,
67, of New York, New York, died on April 16, 2014.
Grant graduated with a B.A. in English from
Trinity, where he was a member of Sigma Nu and
played lacrosse. He joined the U.S. Marines in 1968
and served in Okinawa for three years. He later
became an ordained minister and eventually
founded the Tribeca Spiritual Center in New York
City. He also founded the New York WEB Center,
a media and education program at W.E.B. Du Bois
Academic High School in Brooklyn. The center
recently was renamed The William Grant New
York WEB Center.
Grant is survived by his wife, Cynthia. P. Deben.
1976 WILLIAM H. BARROWS, M.D., 60, of Oak
Park, Illinois, died on May 26, 2014.
Barrows graduated from Trinity with a B.S in
biology. He received his M.D. from Chicago Medical
School in 1980 and went on to practice pediatrics
in Chicago for 30 years. Barrows also was a faculty
member at Rush Medical College and Northwestern Medical School. He volunteered for decades at
St. Basil’s Free People’s Clinic, and he was certified
as a mohel by the Reform Movement of Judaism,
performing more than 850 brit milah ceremonies
with a special dedication to creating a spiritual
experience and to serving interfaith families. He
also was a loyal supporter of the College.
Barrows is survived by his wife of 32 years,
Donna Epstein Barrows ’75, and their sons, Samuel,
Charles, and Ted.
1976 MARGARET CELESTE LLOYD, 58, of
Fredericksburg, Virginia, died on September 13,
2012.
Lloyd graduated with a B.A. in history from
Trinity, where she played basketball for four years.
After graduating, Lloyd moved to Washington,
D.C., where she worked in legislative affairs for
The American Institute of Architects; the
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating,
and Air-Conditioning Engineers; and the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers. Most recently,
she worked as an insurance agent for GEICO. Lloyd
moved to Fredericksburg in 1989 to raise her family.
She was an active member of the community,
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volunteering at her church, a swim league, and the
Special Olympics.
Lloyd is survived by her husband, John; children
Nicholas, Brendan, and Allison; mother Marie
McCarthy; and siblings Frederick McGrail, John
McGrail, Richard McGrail, William McGrail, and
Patricia McCarthy.
1986 ELIZABETH A. IANDOLI, 50, of Auburn,
Massachusetts, died on December 12, 2014.
Iandoli earned a B.A. in intercultural studies
from Trinity, where she also played basketball for
two years and was a Presidential Fellow. She went
on to receive a master’s degree from the School
for International Training/World Learning in
Brattleboro, Vermont. Iandoli taught in the
Worcester Public Schools for 22 years and also
was on the faculty at Burncoat High School, her
alma mater, in addition to City View School.
Iandoli is survived by her husband of 22 years,
James S. Misenti; children Charles, Luke, and
Maria; mother Elizabeth Iandoli; siblings Mary
Iandoli (Todd Miner) and Charles F. Iandoli,
Jr. (Sheila); several aunts and uncles; and many
cousins. She was predeceased by her brother,
Eddie Iandoli and father, Charles Iandoli.
1991 CAROLYN M. TRUJILLO, 45, of Paonia,
Colorado, died on November 27, 2014.
Trujillo earned her B.A. in economics at Trinity,
where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma
and participated in crew. She went on to serve as a
volunteer at The Abraham Connection Homeless
Shelter in Colorado.
Trujillo is survived by her husband, Lance
Trujillo; son Tristan Littlejohn; parents Richard
and Pat Martohue; siblings Michael Martohue and
Deborah Martohue; and four stepchildren.
2009 DEVIN A. NWANAGU, 28, died on
December 14, 2014.
Nwanagu graduated from Trinity in 2009 with
a B.S. in economics and a minor in philosophy.
She was a four-year starter on the women’s soccer
team and was twice honored as an All-NESCAC
midfielder who selflessly switched to defense in her
senior season to fill a team need. In 2006, she was
named NESCAC Rookie of the Year, and she later
served as team captain. She was the team’s leading
scorer in both 2005 and 2006. Outside of soccer,
Nwanagu was a member of the Honor Council.
Her work experience included time as the capital
campaign coordinator at Noble and Greenough
School in Massachusetts.
Nwanagu is survived by her parents, Carol and
Ernest Nwanagu; sibling E. Amadi Nwanagu, Jr.;
grandparents Evelyn N. Young and Ernestine Nwanagu; and aunts and uncles Anne Young-Berkeley,
Clinton I. Young, Jr., Mary L. and Eric Graves,
Seth Nwanagu, David and Carolyn Nwanagu, and
Jonathan and Johanna Nwanagu.
M AST E R’ S M.A. 1955 JEANNE MARIE HUNCIKER of
Bloomfield, Connecticut, died on January 19, 2015.
Hunciker received her bachelor’s degree from
Saint Joseph College and her master’s degree
in history from Trinity. She went on to earn her
administrative certification from the University of
Hartford. Hunciker started her career in education
as a teacher at Bacon Academy and then worked
as a teacher and later as district high school social
studies chair for Hartford Public Schools. She was
especially interested in promoting economic
literacy in the schools, serving on the boards of
multiple groups devoted to that focus, and received
multiple honors for her work, including the Greater
Hartford Council on Economic Education Merit
Award. Hunciker also held many leadership roles
with the Wintonbury Historical Society in
Bloomfield. Following her retirement in 1985, she
continued her community work with the Tunxis
Garden Club of Farmington and the Women’s
Auxiliary of the Salvation Army.
M.A. 1957 GEORGE HAROLD MURRAY, 90, of
Bloomfield, Connecticut, died on October 12, 2014.
After high school, Murray served in the U.S.
Army and then attended Syracuse University,
where he earned a B.S. in business administration
and was a member of Sigma Nu. After working for
Travelers Fire Insurance Company, Murray
attended Trinity, earning an M.A. in political
science while working for the Connecticut
Public Expenditure Council. He then worked in
development at Syracuse and at Washington and
Jefferson College before joining the University of
Connecticut Institute of Public Service as an
associate professor, specializing in local government administration, planning, and historic
preservation, among other areas. He retired
after 26 years and was named a professor emeritus.
Murray is survived by daughters Susan Murray
Smith and Alison Murray Smith, one granddaughter, three grandsons, and one great-grandson.
M.A. 1959 MARIANNE P. PAPANDREA, 79, of
Meriden, Connecticut, died on October 16, 2014.
Papandrea received a B.A. in English from
Saint Joseph College before coming to Trinity and
earning an M.A. in the same subject. She spent
her career teaching English, first in Hartford and
then in Meriden. She retired in 2002 as chair of the
Maloney High School English Department.
Papandrea is survived by her three children,
Anne Marie (Michael), Mary-Rose (David), John,
Jr. (Jennifer); and three grandchildren. She was
predeceased by her husband of 54 years, John F.
Papandrea, and her brother, Richard J. Petrus.
M.S. 1969 LUCY LARCOM DAYTON
DEEPHOUSE, 82, of Madison, Connecticut,
died on February 4, 2015.
Deephouse majored in English at Smith College,
graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1953. She earned her
M.S. in mathematics from Trinity in 1969 and two
years later joined the College in the Math Department, deciphering professors’ notes and serving as
a lecturer in mathematics and computer science.
When Trinity established math proficiency as
a degree requirement, Deephouse, as associate
director of the Math Center, developed criteria to
define proficiency and courses to assist students
in meeting the requirement. She also made many
presentations about Trinity’s math program at
national mathematics conferences. She retired
from Trinity in 1999.
Deephouse is survived by her husband, James;
children Chris Deephouse (Donna Hunt), Deborah
(David Blecich), and David Deephouse (Melissa
Hathaway); and four granddaughters.
M.A. 1976 MARY FISCHER CURTISS, 69, of
Orange, Connecticut, died on January 11, 2015.
Curtiss earned her B.A. from St. John’s
University. She received her M.A. in English from
Trinity in addition to earning a master’s degree
at Wesleyan University. Curtiss was an English
teacher at Trumbull High School in Connecticut for
25 years and won many national and state awards
for teaching, including an honor from the Milken
Family Foundation. She was known for her popular
classes on Shakespeare, American studies, Kurt
Vonnegut, and more.
Curtiss is survived by her husband of 40 years,
Clayton.
M.A. 1994 MICHAEL DAVID DOOMAN, 51, of
Madison, Connecticut, died on November 29, 2014.
Dooman received a B.A. in classics and political
science from Drew University. At Trinity, he earned
an M.A. in history. Dooman had a distinguished
career as an educator and school administrator;
most noteworthy are his positions at Mooreland
Hill School in Berlin, Connecticut, which he
attended as a child. He originally served as a Latin,
English, and history teacher, later taking on the
roles of director of studies, dean of students,
assistant headmaster, and eventually headmaster,
a position he held from 2006 until his death.
Dooman also was active in the community, including serving as a corporator of the Hospital of
Central Connecticut and as a volunteer at the New
Britain Museum of American Art.
Dooman is survived by his wife, Sheila Lavey;
sons Colin and John; mother Betty Dooman;
brother Nelson Dooman (Bella); aunt Joanne
Dooman and uncle Clyden Dooman; a nephew;
and many nieces and cousins.
NONGRADUATES
1946 GARDNER W. MOULTON, 88, of Lakeland,
Florida, died on October 15, 2014.
Moulton served in the U.S. Navy and then
worked in banking for 37 years, retiring from the
Connecticut Bank and Trust Company.
Moulton is survived by his wife, Ruthanna;
daughters Macy Moulton (Steven Gladczuk) and
Carrie Moulton (Glenn Allen); two granddaughters;
sister Judith Moulton Kerr; and nephew William
Politz.
DEATH NOT I CES
1946 BENCION M. MOSKOW
M.A.1964 MICHAEL F. GORMLEY
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