Gordon W. Smith Gordon W. Smith, a professor of modern languages at Colby for 42 years, died on December 5 in Waterville, Maine, at 87. Born in Wareham, Mass., he was educated in Middleboro, Mass., public schools. He attended Boston University as an Augustus Howe Buck Scholar, then studied at the University of Nancy and the University of Paris. He began his teaching career at Colby in 1930 after receiving his M.A. from Harvard University. Predeceased by his wife, Doris, he is survived by two nephews. John H. Sutherland John H. Sutherland, English professor emeritus, died January 31 in Vassalboro, Maine, at 71. He was born in Boston, Mass., and received his B.A. from Swarthmore College in 1948 and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1951. Over the next 35 years he served the College as instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor and chair of the English Department. His lifelong commitment to social justice, beginning with his service as a conscientious objector during World War II, and the spirit of the Friends' meeting were always apparent in his awareness of world concerns and in his patience, tolerance and search for consensus among his faculty colleagues. When he retired in 1986, he was known for his work on William Blake and as editor of the Colby Quarterly, which had broadened during the 11 years of his guidance to include larger issues of literature and culture. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, two sons and a sister. Ida Phoebe Keen '05 Ida Phoebe Keen '05, most senior of Colby's alumni, died September 24 in Pomona, Calif., at 110. She was born March 1, 1884, on a farm in Unity, Maine, and attended Waterville High School. After Colby she taught modern languages in secondary schools in Maine and Delaware. In 1919 she joined the National City Bank of New York as a translator for French, German, Spanish and Italian customers, then became a secretary in the department of religion and psychology at the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She retired in 1949 but continued working as a secretary in the graduate English department at Columbia University for nine more years. She had resided in Pomona since 1961. No immediate relatives survive. Mildred Greeley Arnold '17 Mildred Greeley Arnold '17 died October 21 in Connecticut, four days before her 100th birthday. She was born in Rumney, N.H., and attended high school in Plymouth, N.H. At Colby she earned a B.S., then became a high school science teacher. While raising three children she earned certificates in psychology and child psychology from Columbia University in 1930 and 1931. For a number of years she was employed by the Episcopal Diocesan House in Hartford, Conn. Her sister, Winifred B. Greeley '18, predeceased her. She is survived by three daughters, a sister, eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Harold C. Marden '21 Harold C. Marden '21, a former justice of Maine's Supreme Court, died September 30 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, at 94. Born in East Vassalboro, Maine, he attended Oak Grove Seminary. He interrupted his College studies to serve as a second lieutenant in the Army during World War I. Following graduation from Harvard Law School in 1924, he had his own law practice for a time, then associated with the late Cyril M. Joly Sr.'16. In 1942 he enlisted in World War II as a staff officer in the 43rd Infantry Division and received the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit before leaving the service in 1947 with the rank of colonel. He was mayor of Waterville from 1946 to 1948. In 1953 he was appointed to the Maine Superior Court, and in 1962 he moved up to the Maine Supreme Court, where he served until his retirement in 1970. He is survived by a daughter, Roberta Marden Alden '47, three sons, including Robert A. Marden '50 and Harold C. Marden '50, 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mary Watson Flanders '24 Mary Watson Flanders '24, a retired teacher, died October 16 in Fort Myers, Fla., at 93. She was born in Littleton, Maine, and attended Ricker Classical Institute. She was a member of Chi Omega and was involved in several athletic teams at Colby, where she also excelled academically and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and to Delta Sigma Chi, the journalism honor society. For three years before her marriage she taught at Ricker. After returning to the classroom in 1945, she earned a master's degree from Columbia University and taught in Bridgewater, N.Y., until her retirement. Survivors include her son and daughter, her sisters, Elizabeth Watson Gerry '27 and Jean Watson '29, and six grandchildren. Mona Herron Erickson '28 Mona Herron Erickson '28 died September 9 in New Bedford, Mass., at 87. She was born in Brownville, Maine. At Colby she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. After receiving her degree in English, she taught for two years at Bridgton (Maine) High School. She pursued graduate studies at both the University of Vermont and Bates College, earning a master's degree in education. Until her retirement in 1972, she was employed by the Dartmouth (Mass.) school department along with her husband of 61 years, the late John N. Erickson '28, who was a school principal. Several of her relations, including her sister, Maude Herron Holt '24, also attended Colby. She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pauline Gay Ryder '31 Pauline Gay "Polly" Ryder '31, a retired draftsman, died January 25,1994, in Oak Ridge, Tenn., at 83. She was born in Manchester, Mass., and attended Hopkinton High School. A sociology major, she met and married Sterling C. Ryder '29 while at Colby. In 1944 they moved to Oak Ridge, where she was employed by the Union Carbide Nuclear Department and later by EGG ORTEC as a draftsman until her retirement in 1972. She is survived by her husband, four children, 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Theodore H. Packard '33 Theodore H. Packard '33, a retired college professor, died December 23 in Holden, Mass., at 83. He was born in Boston and educated at Canton (Mass.) High School. After Colby he earned a B.S. at Tufts University in 1934 and an M.F.A. from the Yale University department of drama in 1941. He held a succession of teaching positions from 1937 until 1948, then joined Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he served as a professor of English for 27 years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Mar- ion, four sons, one daughter, two brothers, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Louise Smith Velten '33 Louise Smith Velten '33 died November 11 in Oakland, Calif., at 83. She was born in Skowhegan, Maine, the youngest daughter of George Otis Smith and Grace Coburn Smith, both members of the Class of 1893, and she attended schools in Skowhegan and Washington, D.C. At Colby she belonged to Sigma Kappa sorority and the Kappa Alpha senior honor society and was active on the Colbiana board and as a delegate to the New England Co-ed Student Government Conference. She continued her education at Hunter College and New York University, where she earned a certificate in women's law. Her experience with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in New York City enabled her to become executive secretary to Lewis Cotlow, an executive of the firm who became known as an explorer and author. A relative of many prominent Colby alumni--including her aunt, Louise Helen Coburn, Class of 1877, for whom Coburn Hall is named, and her brother, Joseph Coburn Smith '24--she remained active in the Colby Alumni Association and was a regular donor to the rare books collection of the library. Survivors include her sister, Helen Coburn Smith Fawcett '27, and her nephew, George I. Smith '49. Albion L. Farnham '35 Albion L. Farnham '35, a resident of Brownville Junction, Maine, died October 20 at his home. He attended Brownville Junction High School and Higgins Classical Institute. At Colby he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, served on the student council, played basketball and was the star pitcher on the baseball team. After graduating with a degree in history, he taught at Waldoboro High School and Brownville Junction High School, then took a position as sales regional manager for Fresh Silks in Worcester, Mass. In 1946, after returning from Army service as a first sergeant, he was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. In 1978 he was inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a lifelong enthusiastic supporter of the College. Survivors include his brothers, Roderick Farnham '31 and Raymond Farnham '36, and his nieces Patricia Farnham Russell '62 and Jane Farnham Rabeni '66. Dorothy Tozier LeMaster '36 Dorothy Tozier LeMaster '36, a psychiatric social worker and civic leader, died November 3 in Monmouth, Maine, at 79. She was born in Jersey City, N.J., and attended schools in Princeton, N.J., and Fairfield, Maine. She received a bachelor's degree in English education at Colby and was active in the International Relations Club and in basketball, volleyball, field hockey and tennis. She also did postgraduate work at Rutgers University. For most of her life she was employed as a psychiatric social worker for the state of Maine at the Augusta Mental Health Institute and at Tri-County Mental Health of Lewiston. She also was employed for a time at Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville and in the Jonesboro, Maine, schools. Predeceased by her husband, she leaves a son, a foster daughter, a brother, Price Y. Tozier '39, and one grandson. Edwin M. Leach '38 Edwin M. Leach '38, a physician, died July 23 in Williamsburg, Va., at 79. He was born in Blue Hill, Maine. A member of Delta Tau Epsilon fraternity, he majored in biology, was a student assistant in biology, served on the Oracle board and volunteered at the YMCA. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1942 and interned at Cooper Hospital in Camden, N.J. From 1943 to 1947 he served as a physician in the Navy Medical Corps. During the Korean Conflict he was recalled to active duty and promoted to captain. When he returned from duty, he completed a residency at Harvard Medical College in 1956 and was certified in pediatrics in 1959. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and four children.

Freda K. Abel '39 Freda K. Abel '39, a chemist, died August 4 in Bar Harbor, Maine, at 77. Born in North Sullivan, Maine, she attended Bar Harbor High School. After receiving her Colby degree in chemistry, she did graduate work at Columbia University, Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute and Rutgers University. She worked for the Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation from 1943 to 1945 and for Arthur D. Little, Inc., from 1945 to 1958. She then was employed as a market researcher and later as promotion coordinator by the Purdue Frederick Company, an international pharmaceutical research and manufacturing firm. She served the College as class officer and class agent and as president of the New York Colby Alumni Association. Surviving is her cousin, Karl Bracy. Guy E. Scribner '40 Guy E. Scribner '40, a retired teacher, died August 19 in Homosassa, Fla., at 76. He was born in Waterville, Maine, and educated at Coburn Classical Institute. He was employed by Hamilton Standard in Connecticut before returning to school at Central Connecticut State Teachers College, where he completed his degree in 1960. He taught industrial arts and auto mechanics at Manchester High School and at Stafford High School in Connecticut. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Masonic Evening Star Lodge of Unionville, Conn. Surviving are his wife, Betty, three daughters, two sisters, five stepchildren and 15 grandchildren. John B. Davenport '41 John B. Davenport '41, a plant manager, died August 30 in Bedford, Mass., at 76. Born in Springfield, Mass., he attended Willston Academy. He left the College to work at Foster Machine Co. in Westfield, Mass., for two years before joining the Army Air Corps. A bomber pilot, he flew B-17s in missions over Germany during World War II, then returned to his job at Foster Machine Co. In 1965 he moved to Doylestown, Pa., working and living there until 1981. After taking a position at a plant in Crossville, Tenn., he retired in 1982 and moved permanently to West Dennis, Mass. He is survived by his wife, Clara, a son, two daughters, a brother and sister, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. John P. Turner '44 John P. Turner '44, a former insurance executive, died September 4 in Cambridge, Mass., at 72. He was born in Lawrence, Mass., and attended Lawrence High School. At Colby he was class president and captain of the football team and a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. After leaving the College to serve in Japan and the Pacific area with the Marine Corps during World War II, he took evening classes at Boston University to complete his Colby degree. He became an executive with Alexander and Alexander Inc., an insurance brokerage firm in Boston, for whom he worked until his retirement in 1990. His wife, two daughters and two sisters survive him. Lucile Upton Garrett '44 Lucile Upton Garrett '44, a social service worker, died July 14, 1993, at 71. She was born in Waterville, Maine, where she attended high school. After attending Hickox Secretarial School in Boston, she worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., in support of the troops in World War II and married a returning veteran, Joseph Garrett. Thereafter she gave 40 years of service to the Maryland Department of Social Services. Survivors include her four sons and a daughter, nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Forrest W. Hussey Jr. '44 Forrest W. Hussey Jr. '44, an electrician, died August 16 in Winslow, Maine, at age 71. He was born in Waterville, Maine, and attended Winslow schools. He also attended Rutgers University. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he worked as an electrician for Maine Central Railroad, then established Hussey TV in 1956. In 1961 he established Hussey Communications, which installed and serviced two-way radio communications systems in central Maine. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Doris, three sons, four daughters, a brother, a sister, 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mary L. Roberts '44 Mary L. Roberts '44, an artist, died in 1993 at 73. She was born in Augusta, Maine, and graduated from Norway (Maine) High School. For a number of years she was employed at The Catholic Worker. Employed as an artists' model, she pursued a career of painting, etching, sketching, stenciling and calligraphy. Miriam Leighton Mayo '45 Miriam Leighton Mayo '45, a retired secretary, died May 31 in Portland, Maine, at 69. Born in Portland, she graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School. After Colby she was an administrative secretary at Falmouth High School before transferring to the guidance department. She served on the boards of the Maine Medical Center Auxiliary, Sweetser Children's Home and Northeast Hearing and Speech Center. She leaves two daughters, a son, two brothers and two granddaughters. Dominick R. Nista '46 Dominick R. Nista '46, a retired postal worker, died July 28 in Weymouth, Mass., at 71. A lifelong Weymouth resident, he graduated from Weymouth High School. In World War II he served as a medical corpsman in the U.S. Marine Corps and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered while rescuing Marines on Guam. After the war he was employed by the United Shoe Corp. in Boston. In 1986 he retired after 31 years at the South Boston Annex and the Weymouth Landing post offices. Survivors include two sons, three daughters, eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Ernest T. Bernier '50 Ernest T. Bernier '50, a store owner, died October 5 in Waterville, Maine, at 81. Born in Lewiston, Maine, he attended Lewiston schools before serving four years in the military. He attended Roberts Business School before enrolling at the College, which he left to manage Carroll's Cut Rate in Waterville. In 1948 he opened his own store in Pittsfield, Thrifty's Variety Store, which he continued to own and operate for many years. In 1976 he ran as an independent for the Maine House. He is survived by a daughter, two sisters, a brother, two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. William B. Riordan Jr. '53 William B. Riordan Jr. '53, a retired sales manager, died on September 30 in New York City. Born in Worcester, Mass., he attended Shrewsbury High School and St. Peter's High School in Worcester. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was for many years a sales manager for Baccarat Crystal in New York before retiring. He leaves his long-time companion, Angelo Bosica, a brother and two sisters. Peter S. Stutts '55 Peter S. Stutts '55, a retired insurance executive, died September 30 in New Haven, Conn., at age 60. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and attended South Side High. At Colby he was a philosophy major, member of Zeta Psi fraternity, captain of the rifle team and president of the Gun Club. After serving in the Air Force, he began a career in insurance and eventually became senior vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Survivors include his wife, Susanne (Capen '55), three daughters, two sisters and five grandsons. Frederick A. Greig '56 Frederick A. Greig '56, a retired General Motors Corp. manager, died December 14 in Sun Lakes, Ariz., at 64. He was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and attended Gorton High School. After serving in the Marines during the Korean Conflict, he majored in business administration at Colby. He worked for General Motors' Cadillac Motor Division for 31 years in Detroit and then at various zone offices, including Memphis, Tenn., Minneapolis and Overland Park, Kan. He retired in 1987 as a district manager. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two sons, one daughter, one brother and eight grandchildren. Ursula Senenky Pascarella '74 Ursula Senenky Pascarella '74 , an emergency room social worker, died in Portland, Maine, at 41. Born in New South Wales, Australia, she was a psychology major at Colby and went on to Boston College of Social Work, completing her degree in 1978. She was a psychiatric social worker at Webber Hospital in Biddeford, Maine. At the time of her death, the result of an accident caused by a drunken driver, she was a social worker in the emergency room at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She is survived by her husband, Thomas, her parents and two sons. Jean Gannett Hawley, L.H.D. '59 Jean Gannett Hawley, L.H.D. '59, a trustee emerita of the College, died in Portland, Maine. Chairman of the board of Gannett Newspapers in Portland, she headed fund-raising campaigns for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and many other local organizations. She served on the Colby Board of Trustees from 1960 to 1972. Her interest in art and the Museum of Art in particular was invaluable to the College. Luther Hilton Foster, LL.D. '71 Luther Hilton Foster, LL.D. '71, former president of Tuskegee University, died November 27 in Atlanta, Ga., at 81. He was born in Lawrenceville, Va., and earned a bachelor of science degree from Virginia State College in 1932, his master's from Harvard in 1936 and his Ph.D from the University of Chicago in 1951. In 1953 he became president of Tuskegee University, where he remained until 1981. He was a trustee or board member of many nationwide organizations, including the United Negro College Fund and the George Washington Carver Foundation. Survivors include his wife, Vera Chandler, a daughter and son and five grandchildren.