Merrill S. F. Greene '20, January 21, 2003, in Lewiston, Maine, at 102. A veteran of both World Wars, he served as Lewiston city physician and was medical examiner for Androscoggin County for nearly 60 years. He maintained a long association with Central Maine General Hospital. He established the Greene-Roberts Scholarship Fund at the College and was awarded a Colby Brick in 1980. Predeceased by his wife, Harriet Sweetser Greene '20, he leaves many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews

Esther E. Wood '26, December 1, 2002, in East Blue Hill, Maine, at 97. She earned a master's degree at Radcliffe College and taught Maine and American history at the University of Southern Maine from 1930 to 1972. She received an honorary degree from the College and was elected to the Maine Women's Hall of Fame. She was a trustee or member of many organizations and wrote a column for the Ellsworth American in addition to four books.

Doris Wyman Lord '29, October 26, 2002, in Sandy Spring, Md., at 95. She and her late husband, Dr. Lemuel K. Lord '29, worked in many Methodist churches throughout Massachusetts. She was an accomplished musician and played church organ from age 12 to 80. She is survived by three daughters, Jean M. Lord, Barbara M. Mannewitz and Mary Elizabeth Lord, and three grandchildren.

Fred J. Sterns '29, November 23, 2002, in Skowhegan, Maine, at 94. He established Sterns Department Store in Skowhegan and for more than 50 years operated the business with his wife and, later, his son Richard. With his late brothers, George H. Sterns '31 and Herbert D. Sterns '41, he was owner of Sterns Department Store in Waterville, Maine. Survivors include his two sons, Richard S. and Harvey L. Sterns, nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Gordon N. Johnson '30, August 12, 2002, in Forest City, Maine, at 94. After serving in a hospital in England during World War II, he practiced in Houlton at Aroostook General Hospital and Madigan Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by his wife and sisters, he is survived by a daughter, Jane Morrill, and his friend Gail Duff.

Louise Williams Brown '34, December 24, 2002, in Portland, Maine, at 91. She founded a nursery school, organized a Waterville, Maine, AAUW study group on child development, chaired the local school board and served in PTA, Cub Scouts and Brownie Scouts. Predeceased by her husband, Carleton D. Brown '33, she is survived by two sons and a daughter, David Brown, Douglas Brown and Susan Dana, her brother, F. Howard Williams '38, eight grandchildren, including Michael D. Brown '84, and eight great-grandchildren.

Mary Buss Krueger '34, September 16, 2002, in Providence, R.I., at 90. She was a field director for the American Red Cross in the South Pacific during World War II. She worked for the Rhode Island Child Welfare Department, and in 1956 she became director of child welfare for the State of Maine. Predeceased by her husband, Daniel W. Krueger, she leaves several nieces and nephews.

Harriet Pease Patrick '34, January 23, 2003, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, at 91. She began her teaching career in Washburn and Lincoln, Maine, and taught Latin and English at Thornton Academy for many years. She was an avid gardener and was active in AAUW and in community affairs. She and her husband, Stephen E. Patrick, who predeceased her, had one daughter, Mary.

Edward T. Kyle '36, October 2, 2002, in Denville, N.J., at 88. He ended his 36-year career in banking as vice president and operations manager of City National Bank of Connecticut in Danbury, Conn. He served in the finance department of the Army Air Force during World War II. Surviving are his son, James E. Kyle, and two granddaughters.

Robert H. Warren '37, October 24, 2002, in Stamford, Conn., at 88. He worked as a stockbroker at Fahnestock in New York City. He leaves a daughter, Sandra Swan, a sister, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Lawrence W. Dwyer '38, December 31, 2002, in Concord, N.H., at 86. He served with the Army in North Africa and Italy during World War II. He was principal of Hermon (Maine) High School (1938-1942 and 1945-1952) and of Berlin High School (1952-1960). From 1960 to 1979 he was superintendent of schools for the Berlin area. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Josephine Dwyer, two sons, two grandchildren and five nieces and a nephew.

Mitchell E. Phillips '38, December 18, 2002, in Needham, Mass., at 86. He served with the Army in France and Germany during World War II and was honored in later years as a Jewish War Veterans Man of the Year. He was a Mason and a Shriner. With his brother he operated the Mitchell E. Phillips & Co. Insurance Agency for more than 50 years until his retirement in 1995. He leaves his wife, Sylvia, two daughters and two grandchildren.

James S. Chase '39, October 8, 2002, in Great Barrington, Mass., at 85. Ordained into the Baptist Church, he was a Navy chaplain during World War II and the Korean War. He served as a minister in several states, including 29 years in North Egremont and South Egremont, Mass., and was a member of numerous local organizations. Predeceased by two sisters, including Iola Chase Hicks '37, he leaves a son and four daughters, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Richard H. White '40, January 15, 2003, in Newport, R.I., at 84. Quarterback and captain of Colby's football team, he passed up offers to play professional football to enter the Navy and served as executive officer and captain on several ships during World War II and the Korean War and after. He retired as a commander in 1966. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline, two daughters, including Judith White Brennan '71, and two grandsons.

Phillips E. Folsom '41, February 1, 2002, in Phoenix, Ariz., at 86. A veteran of World War II, he is survived by his wife.

Marion Thomas Whipple '42, November 21, 2002, in Boston, Mass., at 82. She earned a master's degree at Bridgewater State College and taught history in Marshfield and Peterboro, N.H., before serving as chair of the social studies department at Middleboro (Mass.) High School until her retirement in 1984. In addition to her husband, Warren B. Whipple, she leaves three nieces, a nephew, three great-nieces and six great-nephews.

Lucien J. Pellerin '43, January 20, 2003, in Waterville, Maine, at 82. He received his D.M.D. degree from Tufts University in 1945. After two years in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, he opened his dental office in Waterville, where he practiced for 45 years until his retirement in 1993. He was active in many civic organizations. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carmeline, two sons, two daughters, four granddaughters, a grandson and several nieces and nephews.

George A. Popper '43, November 1, 2002, in Summit, N.J., at 81. Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, he fled to New York to escape the Holocaust. A chemistry major at the College and fluent in several languages, he worked for several chemical companies before retiring in 1989 as director of sales and marketing at Cozzoli Machine Co. in Plainfield, N.J. He was active in B'nai B'rith for 40 years. Surviving are Stephanie, his wife of 55 years, his sons, Steven and David Popper, and four grandchildren.

Jeanne Parker Holmes '45, October 18, 2002, in Manchester, N.H., at 77. She received her master's degree from Plymouth State College and was a second grade teacher in Rowley, Mass., for 20 years. She also was a 4-H leader and contributed crafts to and managed the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Shop in Wolfeboro, N.H. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Sumner Holmes, two sons, a sister, six grandchildren and two nieces.

Ronald M. Roy '45, January 20, 2003, in Waterville, Maine, at 78. He served in the Army in the China-Burma-India Theater in World War II. From 1950 to 1958 he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., from 1958 to 1973 by the Maine Department of Transportation and from 1973 to 2002 as chief counsel for the Maine State Claims Commission. He also operated his own private law practice from 1962 to 2002. He was active in many professional and social organizations. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, two sons, four daughters, a sister and three grandchildren.

Athalene Nile Leachman '48, October 2, 2002, in The Dalles, Ore., at 75. After teaching middle-school English for many years in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, she was a high school guidance counselor in Rochester, N.H. After marriage she settled in Wishram, Wash., where she was a teacher, librarian and guidance counselor and assistant superintendent in the Wishram schools until her retirement in the mid-1990s. Predeceased by her husband, she is survived by three daughters, two sons, three granddaughters and four grandsons.

Edgar Landry '49, December 22, 2002, in Providence Forge, Va., at 87. He served with the Navy during World War II. He was a medical technologist in Massachusetts and later lived for 36 years in Miami, Fla. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 54 years, a daughter, four grandchildren, a great-grandson, four sisters, a brother and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Edward L. Rimpo '49, November 23, 2002, in Orlando, Fla., at 86. He was a credit investigator before his four years of service in the Army during World War II. After the war he was a store manager in New Jersey. Survivors include his son, Edward Rimpo, and his brother, Charles Rimpo '38.

Betty Cobb Tripp '50, July 16, 2002, in Farmington, Maine, at 73. She was a homemaker who was accomplished in quilting, sewing, needlework and gardening. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Marland E. Tripp, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren, a brother and two sisters.

Clayton F. Bloomfield '51, September 29, 2002, in Santa Cruz, Calif., at 72. After four years in the Navy and service in the Korean War he was responsible for all West Coast sales, distribution and advertising for Wallace/International Silversmiths until his retirement in 1988. He is survived by his former wife, Sally Oxx Bloomfield, two daughters, an uncle and eight grandchildren.

George A. Armstrong '52, December 3, 2002, in Sebago, Maine, at 75. He served with the Marine Corps in China in 1945-46 before attending the College, where he starred in sports. He joined his father's sporting goods business and later owned Camper Marine in Danvers, Mass. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, four daughters, two sisters, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Richard S. Creedon '52, December 31, 2002, in Chatham, Mass., at 75. After service with the Navy, he started with the Richardson-Vicks Company and went on to success as an executive with Ted Bates & Company, the Squibb Corporation and Nabisco Brands, Inc. He also earned a master's of public administration at Harvard. He retired in 1983 but remained active in his community and as a supportive alumnus of the College. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joan Leader Creedon '53, four children and two brothers.

William E. Neth '52, November 29, 2002, in Saugus, Mass., at 79. He was a graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary and was a Congregational Church pastor before joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an administrator. Previously he served as assistant secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. He is survived by his brother, Herbert Neth, his sister, Eva Spavin, and many nieces and nephews.

Louis E. Ferraguzzi '53, November 4, 2002, in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., at 71. An insurance agent with New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. in New York City, he leaves his wife, Patricia, three sons and two brothers.

Donald L. Hoagland '55, September 14, 1999, in California, at 66. After 10 years in the newspaper business he served California government as administrative assistant to senators and as consultant for the California State Lands Commission. He also owned and operated a public relations firm, Impact Communication. Survivors include his two daughters, Hilary and Alyson, and a son, Erik.

Ann Barnes Duff '57, October 10, 2002, in Houlton, Maine, at 66. She received her B.S. and registered nurse degrees from the University of Connecticut. She was active in church and community choral groups. Survivors include her husband, Leon A. Duff, two sons and two daughters, 10 grandchildren and two brothers, including Forest Barnes '56.

Richard G. Kenison '60, September 9, 2002, in Brunswick, Maine, at 63. He taught music in Presque Isle, Maine, from 1962 to 1984, then taught at Mt. Ararat High School and, later, the elementary schools in Topsham, Maine. His concert bands, marching bands and jazz bands were widely recognized during his 37-year career. He is survived by his wife, Robin, three sons, a brother, five grandchildren and countless music students.

Edward C. Franklin '62, January 3, 2003, in Rockland, Maine, at 64. An ironworker by trade, he constructed a marine railway, replated steel yachts and built a number of barges and commercial vessels. His work also expanded into fine arts (including a monumental flame vortex for the 1972 Munich Olympics that still stands in Kiel, Germany). Survivors include his long-time companion, Nina Scott-Hansen, three children and a brother.

William C. Waldeyer '62, May 30, 2002, in Manasquan, N.J., at 61. He taught social studies in Long Branch, N.J., until 1969, then was a career guidance counselor and later director of guidance at Asbury Park Middle School until his retirement in 1997. He was a graduate instructor at both Montclair State College and Kean College, where he earned an M.A. in guidance and counseling. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, a daughter, a son, a brother, five grandchildren and two nieces.

Charles C. Stokes '63, September 8, 2002, in Grass Valley, Calif., at 60. A woodworker and maker of fine furniture who owned The Scandinavian Muse store in Virginia, he became a designer and builder of large custom homes in Virginia and later in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary, a son and daughter and three brothers and sisters.

Dana-Jean Spallholz Plummer '70, November 25, 2002, in Portland, Maine, at 54. She received a B.S. in education from the University of Maine and taught in the Portland school system from 1970 to 1982 and in the Windham, Maine, school system until the time of her death. Surviving are her husband, Gary E. Plummer, her mother, two daughters, a granddaughter, a grandson and a sister.

Harry S. Faust '70, November 29, 2002, in Waterville, Maine, at 54. Owner of The FrameMakers in Waterville, he pursued several varied interests, including promoting local artists, redeveloping the downtown and supporting other community organizations. He was an avid cyclist and served as president of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. He leaves an aunt, Florence Faust, three cousins, two nephews and a niece.

Richard W. Handel Jr. '71, December 5, 2002, in New York, at 53. He was vice president of James Russell Silversmith Co. until 1982, then operated Bar Harbor Goldsmiths and Eden Rising, a Bar Harbor, Maine, shop where the offerings reflected his lifelong spiritual quest. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, two sisters, a brother and a multitude of friends around the world.

Louis J. Perron '74, October 27, 2002, in Astorville, Ont., at 52. An avid sportsman and outdoorsman, he was the owner-operator for Trimac Transportation and the former owner of the Perron Red & White Food Store in North Bay, Ont. He leaves his wife, Nicole, four children, four brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Angela Lavopa Huston '76, December 27, 2002, in Los Gatos, Calif., at 48. She was a mathematics and science teacher at Traip Academy in Maine. Survivors include one daughter, Laura Huston, one son, Eric Huston, and a sister.

John T. Steer '76, January 6, 2003, in Castine, Maine, at 50. He loved boats and sailing and worked as a commercial fisherman, naval architect and research vessel captain. He lived simply, read deeply and wrote poetry seriously. Survivors include his daughter, Sother Kell Steer, his sister, his father, nephews and numerous friends.