G. Cecil Goddard '29
G. Cecil Goddard '29, long-time community leader and Colby's first alumni secretary, died January 14 in China, Maine, at age 89. He was born in Hermon, Maine, and graduated from Brooks High School. In 1929-30 he attended Harvard Law School. The following year he was appointed the first full-time alumni secretary by the College, where he remained until he purchased a general insurance agency in Waterville in 1948. He was president of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Maine and was state national director of the Independent Insurance Agents of America Inc. He served in several Waterville city government positions and since 1942 was a member of the Waterville Rotary Club. He was president and chair of the board at Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, president of the Waterville Council of Hospitals and vice chair of the Maine Health Finance Management Commission. A trustee of the Maine Health Systems Agency, he also was a trustee of the Maine Hospital Association and received its Distinguished Service Award in 1979. He was a trustee, moderator and life deacon of the First Baptist Church of Waterville, treasurer of the Christian Civic League of Maine and on the board of the American Baptist Churches of Maine. He was a 32nd degree Mason. As president of the Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America, he received its Silver Beaver Award for service to boyhood. When he retired in 1972, he received the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce. Colby, whose Mayflower Hill campus, Alumni Association, Alumni Council and 50-plus Club owe much to his wisdom and foresight, awarded him a Colby Brick in 1952 and further honored his service to the College by naming the former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house Goddard-Hodgkins. Predeceased by his brother, Ralph '30, he is survived by two daughters, Jacquelyn Black and Melissa Ayer, a son, Samuel Goddard, five granddaughters and two great-grandsons.

William C. Carter '38
William C. Carter '38, a pioneer in the fields of reliable and fault-tolerant computing, died January 31 in Bath, Maine, at 79. Born in Waterville, Maine, to Mary Caswell Carter '04 and Professor of Mathematics Benjamin Carter, he graduated from Coburn Academy. At Colby he was active in numerous organizations, including football and the Glee Club, and majored in mathematics. After graduating as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, he was a Rhodes Scholar at Balliol College in Oxford, England. He served in the Navy during World War II as a meteorologist in the South Pacific. In 1947 he received a doctorate in math from Harvard University and was employed as an engineer at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He helped design and develop computers and programming systems for Raytheon, Datamatic and Honeywell before joining IBM, where he led initiatives in advanced systems automation for 30 years before his retirement in 1986. He was the author of scores of articles and scientific papers and held more than 20 patents. During his career he received many honors and was made a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. In 1986, he and his brother, the late Clark H. Carter '40, established the Carter Professorship in Mathematics, and in 1987 he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the College. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, two sons, a daughter, a granddaughter and his cousin, Kathryn Caswell MacDonald '36.

Alice LaRocque Brown '21
Alice LaRocque Brown '21, a teacher, died August 8, 1995, in Northampton, Mass., at 96. A native of Lincoln, Vt., she taught English and history at schools in the Boston area from 1920 to 1929. She also was secretary to the head of admissions at Williston Academy in Easthampton, Mass., before becoming a teacher in the Westfield, Mass., public schools. Survivors include her son, Malcolm, and many nieces and nephews.

Helen Dresser McDonald '23
Helen Dresser McDonald '23, a teacher, died January 28 in Waterville, Maine, at 93. She was born in South Portland, Maine, and attended local schools. At the College she was active in sports and drama. She taught French, biology, commercial math and English at South Portland High School from 1924 to 1929 and later was a substitute teacher. From 1945 until her retirement in 1969 she was a full-time English teacher and theatrical coach at Deering High School in Portland. She was active with several organizations, including the DAR, Delta Delta Delta sorority, the Retired Teachers Association and the YMCA. She received a Colby Brick for her service to the College as class agent, captain of the Ford Foundation Challenge Campaign, member of the Alumni Council and president of the Alumnae Association of Southwestern Maine. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth McDonald Roberts '55 and David Roberts '55, two grandchildren, Susan Roberts '86 and Linda Roberts '88, and a great-grandson.

Percy G. Beatty '24
Percy G. Beatty '24 died March 28, 1993, in Penney Farms, Fla., at age 92. He was born in St. John, N.B., and graduated from Waterville, Maine, High School. He received a bachelor of divinity degree from Andover-Newton Theological Seminary in 1927 and was a Baptist pastor in churches in Lowell, Marlboro, Beverly and Boston, Mass., and Paterson, N.J. His wife, Barbara Whitney Beatty '27, died on December 29, 1995. He is survived by his three grandsons.

Carl R. MacPherson '26
Carl R. MacPherson '26, a prominent school official, died September 12, 1995, in Abington, Mass. He was 91. He was born in Abington and graduated from Abington High School in 1921. After Colby, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and won letters in football and hockey, he studied at Harvard University, and in 1949 he earned a master's degree from Boston University. He taught mathematics in Bridgewater, Mass., and at Brockton, Mass., High School, where he was department head of mathematics and master and housemaster. He also was assistant principal at Concord High School for two years. During his 45 years in education he coached hockey, football and track and was a basketball and football official for colleges and high schools for more than 25 years before his retirement in 1971. He was president of the New England Football Officials Association and held memberships in a variety of organizations, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Masons. He served the College as chair of the Alumni Council and president of the Boston Colby Club. The Colby "C" Club's Man of the Year in 1956, he also received a Colby Brick and a Colby Gavel award. Survivors include his daughter, Ann Sullivan, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a nephew.

Barbara Whitney Beatty '27
Barbara Whitney Beatty '27, a Baptist churchwoman, died December 29, 1995, in Penney Farms, Fla., at 90. She was born in Worcester, Mass. An English major at Colby, she graduated from Gordon College with the degree of bachelor of religious education in 1927, the same year she married Percy G. Beatty '24. She served as an assistant to her husband during his career as an American Baptist pastor. Following their retirement in 1977, the couple were active in artistic, literary and religious activities. Predeceased by her husband and daughter, she is survived by her son-in-law, Gary Cooper, three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.

Edward R. Newhall '28
Edward R. Newhall '28, a public relations director, died February 4 in Glen Ridge, N.J. He was 92. He was born in Lynn, Mass., and graduated from Kents Hill Seminary Prep School. At Colby he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He worked at Beneficial Management Corp. in Newark, Morristown and Peapack, N.J., retiring as director of public relations in 1981. Surviving are his three daughters, including Barbara Newhall Stevens '58, a niece and nephew, Eleanor Shorey Harris '57 and Roy Shorey '54, a great-nephew, Joel Harris '81, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Donald H. Fraser '29
Donald H. Fraser '29, a government administrator, died December 12, 1995, in Texas at 90. After Colby, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, he received an M.A. in education from Boston University and taught in the Philippines. In 1936 he became a social science researcher, writer and editor with the U.S. Children's Bureau and Social Security Administration. Later he worked with the Civil Service Commission in Washington and Honolulu and with the Atomic Energy Commission. After retiring in 1962, he moved to Texas, where he wrote a humor column for the Denton, Texas, newspaper and was frequently quoted in national publications such as Reader's Digest and Ladies Home Journal. The father of three children, he was a city councilman of Lake Dallas, Texas, and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite.

Ruth Daggett Fuller '29
Ruth Daggett Fuller '29, a teacher, died November 6, 1995, in Fairfield, Conn., at 87. Born in Waterville, Maine, she was a high school English teacher in Hartland, Maine. A long-time member of the DAR, she also was a member and choir member of the Old South Congregational Church in Hallowell, Maine, and a member of the Gardiner, Maine, Choral Society. Numerous Colby alumni in her family include her aunt, Alice Purinton 1899, the first alumnae secretary, both of her parents, and her late brothers Horace P. Daggett '33 and John W. Daggett '41. Survivors include two sons, James and Christopher, two brothers, Cecil M. Daggett '38 and Robert B. Daggett '51, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Susan Daggett Dean '67.

Philip R. Higgins '29
Philip R. Higgins '29, an accountant, died November 21, 1995, in Springfield, Mass., at age 87. Born and schooled in Presque Isle, Maine, he graduated from Portland High School and was an accounting major at the College. For many years he was an accounting supervisor for New England Telephone Co. and was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He served the Springfield Masonic Temple in several high-level capacities and was treasurer and Sunday school superintendent of the Bethesda Lutheran Church and an officer of the Red Cross. He leaves his wife, Vivian, a son, a daughter, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Charles N. Pinkham '32
Charles N. Pinkham '32, a biology teacher, died on January 23 in Unity, Maine, at 87. He was born in Winthrop, Maine, where he attended schools. During World War II he was employed by Western Electric Communication in Lindhurst, N.J. For 30 years he taught in public schools in Searsmont, Rockland, Newcastle, Sabattus and Penobscot and in 1962 earned a master's in education at the University of Maine. From 1967 until his retirement he taught biology at Unity College. He and his wife, Ann, also owned and operated the Picnic Whip Drive-In in West Rockport for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, a son, a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren and a niece.

Elizabeth C. Dyson '34
Elizabeth C. Dyson '34, a teacher, died December 3, 1995, in North Adams, Mass., at 82. A North Adams native educated in local schools, she received a master's degree from North Adams State College in 1956. She taught mathematics and science at her alma mater, Drury High School in North Adams, and at Mt. Greylock Regional High School, Pine Cobble School, Buxton School and Williams College. Survivors include a niece, Mara Sue Veazie Bass, and a nephew, William Dyson Jr.

Portia Pendleton Rideout '34
Portia Pendleton Rideout '34, a teacher, died January 23 in Clackamas, Ore., at age 83. She was born in North Abington, Mass., and raised in Maine. At Colby she was a member of Phi Mu sorority and in later years served as class agent. She taught in several schools in the Boston area before moving to Augusta, Maine, where she volunteered in schools. In 1995 she moved to Oregon. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Lammerman, two sons, Ralph C. Rideout '59 and Lawrence B. Rideout, her sister, Beth Pendleton Clark '35, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Norman Rogerson '36
Norman Rogerson '36, a teacher and state legislator, died January 12 in Portland, Maine, at 85. He was born in Island Falls, Maine, and educated at Ricker Classical Institute. After Colby, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, he was employed by various federal agencies in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, New York and Boston. He left the U.S. Civil Service Commission to enter military service as an agent in the Criminal Investigation Division of the U.S. Army in India and Burma. After the war he taught at Ricker Junior College and subsequently engaged in business and in agriculture. He was active in community affairs and was elected to two terms in the Maine House of Representatives and to two terms in the Maine Senate. After retirement he taught foreign language at Houlton, Maine, High School. He is survived by his wife, Anna Stobie Rogerson '38, a daughter and two grandchildren.

Thomas E. Adwin '37
Thomas E. Adwin '37, a real estate broker, died December 15, 1995, in Kingman, Ariz., at 82. At Colby he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. A World War II veteran, he worked in sales and marketing for Hollock and Howard Lumber Co. and Davidson Plywood of Los Angeles. He was active in Colorado real estate and was a real estate broker since moving to Kingman in the early 1980s. He is survived by a daughter, Cathy Coffey, a stepson and two grandsons.

Helen Jevons Luther '37
Helen Jevons Luther '37, a homemaker, died December 26, 1995, in Atlanta, Ga., at age 80. She was born in New York City. At Colby she was a Chi Omega sorority member and class officer. After College she attended New York School of Secretaries and was employed as a secretary. Her husband, Royal Luther '35, predeceased her. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Engler.

Julia Wheeler Morton '40
Julia Wheeler Morton '40, a foster care worker, died December 30, 1995, in West Orange, N.J. She was 80. Born in Montreal, Que., to Professor Nathaniel Wheeler '09 and Annie Harthorn Wheeler '08, she graduated from the College with a degree in religion and worked in children's foster home care for Baptist Missionary Church in New York and Massachusetts. From 1973 to 1980 she was employed by the College food service department. Her extended family included numerous Colby alumni. Surviving are her daughter, Julie Maillet, her sisters Grace Wheeler Marsh '35 and Martha Wheeler Zeltsman '44, a brother, Nathaniel H. Wheeler '42, and two grandchildren.

George G. Carothers '42
George G. Carothers '42, a decorator, died November 1, 1995, in Zephyrhills, Fla., at 78. Born in Savannah, Ga., he graduated from Walpole, Mass., High School and from Bridgton Academy. After service in the Navy during World War II he pursued a career as a painter and decorator. He is survived by his wife, Julia, a daughter, two stepsons, two stepdaughters, 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Alton G. "Tee" Laliberte '42
Alton G. "Tee" Laliberte '42, an executive, died January 18 in Waterville, Maine, at 76. He was born in Waterville and attended local schools. After Colby, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and won letters in hockey and baseball, he was a naval aviator in the African and European theaters during World War II. After the war he managed Liberty Cleaners before joining the C.F. Hathaway Co.; he retired in 1990 after 41 years as executive vice president of Warnaco Inc. Men's Wear. He served the Waterville community on the board of the YMCA, as chair of the United Fund Drive and later as president of United Way, and he served the College on the Alumni Council. He is survived by his wife, Anita Pooler Laliberte '42, a daughter, two sons, three brothers, including Robert Laliberte '51 and Bernard Laliberte '52, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Jeanice Grant Keese '43
Jeanice Grant Keese '43, a chemist, died October 30, 1995, in York, Maine, at 74. She was born in Merrill, Maine, and graduated from high school in Caribou and from Limestone College in South Carolina. She worked as a chemist for the Standard Oil Company and then for E.I. du Pont. From 1945 to 1949 she was an industrial engineer for Western Electric in New Jersey. Later she was manager of the accounting department for a real estate company in New Jersey. She moved to York in 1984, where she was active in many clubs and societies. She is survived by her husband, David, a son, a daughter, three granddaughters and several cousins.

Lendall W. Hayes '48
Lendall W. Hayes '48 died January 8 in California at 72. Born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, he attended Foxcroft and Fryeburg academies. His life-long interest in band and classical music began at Colby, where he majored in psychology-sociology. He received an M.A. in counseling and vocational guidance from San Diego State University in 1966 and for 30 years was an employment counselor in the department of human resources development for the state of California. He is survived by a daughter, Adrianne Beck, and a son, John Hayes.

Nancy Gager Howard '48
Nancy Gager Howard '48, a homemaker, died January 6 in Norwalk, Conn., at 69. A life-long resident of Norwalk, she graduated from Berkeley Secretarial School in New York and was a secretary at the National Bank of Norwalk from 1947 to 1950. She was member and volunteer for the Women's Board at Norwalk Hospital and was an avid sportswoman. She is survived by her husband, George, three sons, a sister, five grandchildren, a niece and a nephew.

Janet Bowmar Reynolds '48
Janet Bowmar Reynolds '48, a psychotherapist, died December 7, 1995, in Worcester, Mass., at age 68. She was born in Needham, Mass., and raised in Abingdon, Mass., where she attended schools. She received her master's degree in social work from Boston University in 1950 and was chief social worker and director of treatment services at the North Central Massachusetts Mental Health Center in Fitchburg, Mass. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Frank B. Reynolds, three sons, a brother and six grandchildren.

Barbara Foley Felt '49
Barbara Foley Felt '49, a secretary, died November 6, 1995, in Woburn, Mass., at 67. Born in Winchester, Mass., where she made her home for many years, she attended Winchester High School. After Colby she attended Hickox Secretarial School and was employed as a secretary with General Electric of Wilmington for 10 years. Surviving are two sisters and three nephews.

Georgiana Hooker Firth '49
Georgiana Hooker Firth '49, a homemaker, died October 24, 1995, in Trappe, Md., at 67. She was born in Oakland, Calif., and graduated from Scarsdale, N.Y., High School. After Colby she completed studies at the Katherine Gibbs School in Boston, Mass. Since her marriage in 1950, she was a resident of Trappe, where she was a supporter of several local civic organizations. She is survived by her husband, Rogers, two sons, two daughters, a brother, her stepmother and two grandchildren.

Robert F. Staples '51
Robert F. Staples '51, an insurance executive, died November 24, 1995, in Manchester, N.H., at 69. He was born in Brockton, Mass., and was a graduate of Whitman (Mass.) High School and Coburn Classical Institute. He served in the Navy during World War II before attending the College, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and a class and student council officer. He was vice president of Home Insurance Company, serving the company in several locations in New England. Following his retirement he owned and operated Dana Associates Personnel Agency in Nashua, N.H. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Thompson Staples '53, a daughter, Jan Ellen Staples Wunderlich '77, a son, three grandchildren, a brother, a sister-in-law, Anna Thompson Bragg '69, and many nieces and nephews.

Oliver J. Sproul '52
Oliver J. Sproul '52, a statistician, died January 15 in Augusta, Maine, at 77. He was born in Augusta and attended Cony High School and Coburn Classical Institute. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a statistician for the state for many years. He is survived by his son, James O. Sproul, two daughters, Doris Dixon and Marie Sproul, two brothers, several sisters, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Stephen S. Garment '62
Stephen S. Garment '62, a USA Today employee, died in August 1995 in France at age 54. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and attended St. Paul's School in Garden City, N.Y. At Colby he studied philosophy and linguistics and was a member of the International Relations Club. After Colby he was a translator in various Army offices in Europe. He served with the International Trade Administration and then as an anti-dumping investigator for the Department of the Treasury of the U.S. Customs Service from 1978 to 1980 and in the Far East Division with the Department of Commerce until 1982. He was a member of the Hunger Project since 1977. In 1983 he joined USA Today, where he was a coordinator in the graphics and photography department and headed the newspaper's staff at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. He died near Septmoncel in the Jura Mountains in eastern France in a hiking accident. Survivors include his wife, Geneviéve.