Chauncey L. Brown '21, Oct. 24, 1996, in Largo, Fla., at 99. After serving with a Navy training unit during World War I, he worked many years for New England Telephone and Telegraph in Boston. Survivors include his daughter, Betty Brown Holmes '52, and his son, Robert J. Brown '59, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Charles E. Smith '23, Dec. 27, 1996, in North Conway, N.H., at 95. During a 56-year medical career, he was well known in the Conway area as physician, surgeon and family friend who made comforting home calls and performed hundreds of "at home birthings." He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris Ackley Smith '24, a daughter, granddaughter and great-grandchild.

Olive Soule Parmenter '26, Dec. 17, 1996, in Hamilton, Ohio, at 91. She was a teacher and homemaker. Her survivors include her niece, Barbara Soule Hoover '45.

Florence Wolf Siegel '27, Oct. 31, 1996, in Hollywood, Fla., at 89. She was an auditor for Hotel Manager Corporation in Boston from 1930 to 1941. Following the birth of her two children, she was a homemaker in Milton, Mass. Survivors include her husband, Max Siegel.

Alberta Van Horn Shute '28, Sept. 14, 1996, in Manchester, Maine, at 89. She had careers as a teacher, state office worker and author of several books. She is survived by a daughter and son, a sister, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Neal D. Bousfield '29, Feb. 15, 1997, in Mount Desert Island, Maine, at 90. A Baptist minister, he joined the Maine Sea Coast Mission in 1935 and served as superintendent for 34 years until his retirement in 1972. He received an honorary degree from the College in 1952. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, a son, a daughter, stepchildren and grandchildren.

George E. Fletcher '29, Dec. 11, 1996, in Strong, Maine, at 96. A World War I Army veteran, he taught school in Strong, Kingfield, New Portland, Presque Isle and Sherman Mills, Maine. He was a world-renowned fly fisherman and later managed Fletcher's Fly Shop in Rangley before retiring in 1968. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Claudia, a son and two grandchildren.

Ruth Bartlett Rogers '29, Dec. 2, 1996, in Oxford, Miss., at 90. She was a homemaker and held social and church club offices in the United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, James M. Rogers '57, her daughter, Mary Lou Rogers Owens '59, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Wallace W. Meyer '30, Dec. 4, 1996, in Holden, Mass., at 88. He was a teacher at Haverhill High School for many years, then worked for State Farm Mutual Insurance Co. in Worcester and the Civil Defense of Massachusetts. He leaves a close friend, Vera Silvius, a brother and two sisters.

Philip H. McLeary '31, Jan. 13, 1997, in Phillips, Maine, at 90. He taught school, served in the Navy during World War II and worked as a gardener in Maine before joining Starbird Lumber Co. He was an inspector for G.H. Bass when he retired in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, a son, a grandson and nieces and nephews.

William N. Crabtree '32, Sept. 9, 1996, in Walpole, N.H., at 88. After teaching at Plainville, Conn., high school and serving in the Army Air Corps in 1943-46, he was a textbook sales agent for Ginn and Co. in Boston. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor, and three children, including John Crabtree '72.

Harvey B. Evans '32, Jan. 23, 1997, in Wakefield, Mass., at 89. He was president and director of L.B. Evans' Son Co. in Wakefield from 1942 to 1979 and an innovator and leader in the footwear industry. He is survived by three daughters, including Carolyn Evans Albrecht '61, and eight grandchildren.

Tina Thompson Poulin '32, Feb. 14, 1997, in Waterville, Maine, at 86. She taught English and dramatics in Winslow, Maine, and later was prominent in Waterville dramatics and in civic and charitable organizations. In 1987 she received a Colby Brick. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, James E. Poulin '33, a son and daughter and four grandchildren.

Warden C. Amidon '35, Dec. 4, 1996, in Hanover, N.H., at 87. He owned and operated the Ward Amidon Jewelry Store in Hanover for many years. Survivors include his wife, Gladyce, a sister and several nieces and nephews.

Emmart LaCrosse Jr. '35, Sept. 4, 1996, in Louisville, Ky., at 84. He was a sales engineer with Link-Belt Co. and district manager for the Louisville area for many years before he retired in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann, and two daughters.

Elizabeth Miller '36, Feb. 22, 1997, in Norridgewock, Maine, at 82. A magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate, she taught for 38 years at schools in Maine and New Hampshire, including 25 years at Lewiston High School, where she was head of the English department. She was active in civic affairs. Survivors include her brother, Robert N. Miller '36, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

John F. Reynolds '36, Jan. 11, 1997, in South Port Island, Maine, at 84. Following Army service from 1942 to 1946, he returned to Waterville, Maine, to open his practice of general surgery. He was a member of the Alumni Council and served six years on the Board of Trustees. Survivors include his son, Jay, two daughters, Anne Christiansen and Mary Callahan, a grandson and a sister.

John A. MacDonald '37, Jan. 31, 1997, in Waterville, Maine, at 81. He received a master's degree from the University of New Hampshire and served in the Army during World War II. He taught social studies at York High School for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Caswell MacDonald '36, two sons, a daughter and two sisters.

Alice Mulligan Grover '38, Dec. 10, 1996, in Bradenton, Fla., at 79. After eight years with the Bath Military Naval Children's Home in Bath, Maine, she had a 34-year career as postmistress of Five Islands, Maine, where she and her husband, Reynolds Grover, owned and operated Grover's General Store. Her husband and many cousins survive her.

Gilbert E. Hutchinson '39, Feb. 8, 1997, in DuBois, Pa., at 79. An engineer, he was employed by Remington Arms Co. in Connecticut, where he held several patents. Later he was a supervisor at Rem-Cru Titanium, Inc. and Crucible Steel Co. and was an associate professor of engineering at the DuBois campus of The Pennsylvania State University. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marion Crawford Hutchinson '39, two daughters, a son, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two sisters.

Thomas S. Vose '39, Dec. 13, 1996, in Portland, Maine, at 78. After war service with the Army Air Corps in Egypt and Turkey, he had a long career as teacher, principal and superintendent of schools in several school districts in Maine. He is survived by his wife, Mary, two daughters, Deborah Vose '75 and Sarah Vose Mackenzie '70, two sons, including Peter Vose '72, and a sister, Mary Vose McGillicuddy '29.

Ralph C. Wilde '39, May 29, 1996, in Brockton, Mass., at 79. After serving in military intelligence during World War II, he owned and operated Ralph Wilde Insurance Agency in Randolph, Mass. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Roberts and Deborah Haug, and grandchildren.

Frances C. Gray '40, Dec. 29, 1996, in Seal Cove, Maine, at 79. An English major at Colby, she earned an M.A. at Columbia University and taught for 36 years in the public schools of Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Alaska and Oregon. Survivors include her godson, Allen Murphy.

Lawrence Berry '41, Nov. 22, 1996, in Mount Desert Island, Maine, at 76. After a 33-year career with the Air Force, he worked with the U.S. government weather stations installing satellites. He is survived by two sons, David and Michael Berry, a grandson and a granddaughter.

Eleanor Mitchell Mezzullo '42, Feb. 18, 1997, in Waterville, Maine, at 76. She was an executive secretary and lived for many years in New York after her marriage to Philip J. Mezzullo '43. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Mitchell Hugonnet '40.

John G. Hutcheson '43, Aug. 14, 1996, in Massachusetts. He and his brother, William Hutcheson '44, operated Hutcheson Company, Inc., the family printing business. His brother survives him.

John H. Lee '43, Jan. 22, 1997, in Portland, Maine, at 77. After serving as office manager for the E.T. Burrowes Co. in Portland, he worked at the main post office for 17 years. A standout basketball player at Colby, he officiated high school and college basketball games for more than 25 years. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Shirley, three sons, seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Jane Bell Corydon '44, Dec. 5, 1996, in New York at 74. After five years as a supervisor with Union Carbide, she was a homemaker and resided in several locations around the world. She is survived by her daughters, Leslie and Libby Corydon-Apicella '74.

Sherman A. McPherson '44, Feb. 17, 1997, in Pittsfield, Maine, at 77. After serving in World War II from 1942 to 1945 in Africa and Europe, he worked for many years for the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, a son and daughter, three granddaughters and two sisters.

Elizabeth Gilman Borden '45, April 24, 1996, in Agawam, Mass., at 72.

Edward J. McCormack Jr. '45, Feb. 27, 1997, in Boston, Mass., at 73. He was attorney general of Massachusetts from 1958 to 1963 and played a major role in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision guaranteeing indigent defendants the right to legal counsel. He later became a real estate development lawyer with financial interests in Boston building projects. He leaves his wife, Anne, two sons, a stepdaughter and four grandchildren.

Robert M. Lucy Jr. '47, August 1996 in California at 73. He was a prisoner of war in Germany before returning to the College. For 36 years he served Lee High School in Lee, Mass., the last 16 as principal. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara Lindsay Lucy '48, he is survived by four children, including Sarah Lucy '72, several grandchildren and his sister, Christine Lucy MacDonald '50.

Mary Luce Cowan '48, July 4, 1996, in Rockland, Maine, at 70. She was a medical/surgical nurse and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Horatio C. Cowan Jr., and two sons.

Frederick A. Phillips '50, Nov. 14, 1996, in Damariscotta, Maine, at 71. He served a lifetime banking career in Philadelphia, Pa., and Presque Isle, Lewiston and Damariscotta, Maine. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia, a son and daughter, four grandchildren, two brothers and a sister.

Philip C. Arey '51, Dec. 23, 1996, in Gardner, Mass., at 70. Following service in World War II as a Navy medical corpsman, he was vice president of personnel and safety at Gem Industries Inc. in Gardner for 38 years and was active in many local civic and charitable organizations. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, a son, two daughters, a brother, two sisters, and two grandchildren.

Alfred G. Thompson '51, Oct. 21, 1996, in Venice, Fla., at 67. He was a Navy officer during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a senior bank officer after a career in commercial banking with several institutions in New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Wynne, three daughters, a son, two stepsons, a brother and eight grandchildren.

Edward J. Cawley '52, Feb. 7, 1997, in Lowell, Mass., at 67. A Navy aviator during the Korean Conflict, he was the owner of Cawley Fuel Co. in Lowell and a licensed real estate broker. As well as his wife, Patricia, he is survived by two sons, including Peter '88, two daughters and five grandchildren.

Harriet Clouter Horan '52, Nov. 2, 1996, in Cambridge, Mass., at 65. She did graduate work at Boston University and was a social service worker in the welfare department of Cambridge, Mass. She is survived by her son, Fred Horan.

Warren R. Johnson '53, August 28, 1996, in Wilmington, Del., at 65. He graduated from Yale Medical School and was a long-time pediatrician and director of medical education for pediatrics at the Medical Center of Delaware. He was a member or chair of numerous Delaware medical committees. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne, two sons, a daughter and three stepchildren.

Roland H. Sherman Jr. '56, Jan. 15, 1997, in Littleton, Mass., at 61. He was employed by W.H.S. Associates in Nashua, N.H., where he worked in corporate consulting and asset management. He was a member of many professional organizations related to the development field. He is survived by his wife, Joan, four children and three stepchildren.

Nancy M. Nielsen '57, Jan. 24, 1997, in Waterville, Maine, at 61. She taught at Cony High School in Augusta, Maine, for more than 30 years before retiring in 1991. She was a member of several wildlife preservation groups. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Ravelo-Hall, a sister and two grandchildren.

Julia Spear Payne '59, Dec. 24, 1996, in Lincolnville Beach, Maine, at 59. She served as a substitute teacher in Lincolnville Central School for many years and was active in local organizations. She is survived by her husband, Bradford C. Payne, a son and daughter, her mother, her sister and a niece and nephews.

James. B. Stockwell '59, Sept. 20, 1996, in California at 58. After retiring from a 21-year career in the Navy, during which he received several commendations, he was a yacht broker-owner and real estate broker. Survivors include his wife, Gwen.

Lee Haskell '64, Nov. 29, 1996, in Half Moon Bay, Calif., at 54. A psychiatric social worker, she taught at Plymouth State College before moving to California, where she worked with Apple Computer, 50-Plus Fitness Association and the Senior Service Center in Palo Alto. She is survived by her husband, James F. Bartram, her mother and brother.

Gary C. Ross '65, Jan. 5, 1997, in Florida at 53. He was an Air Force colonel with a specialty in logistics planning. His military service took him to more than 30 states and two dozen foreign countries, and he was awarded numerous military awards and decorations. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and three sons.

Anne E. Hyland '68, Sept. 19, 1993, in Minneapolis, Minn., at 47. She was an attorney with Ramsey Co. Attorney Office in Minneapolis. Her husband, Craig Forsman, survives her.

Stanley S. Plummer Jr. '71, Dec. 27, 1996, in Portland, Maine, at 48. He was the owner and president of Maine Tank Co. of Portland for more than 23 years. Survivors include his parents and two brothers.

Phyllis Brown Vinson '74, Nov. 20, 1996, in Boulder, Colo., at 44. She earned a master's degree in mathematics at the University of Colorado and taught math at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colo. Survivors include her husband, Herb Vinson, a son, her parents and a brother and sister.