In Memoriam

1930s

HILDA HENDERSON OSGOOD '35 died January 2nd, 2012, at Ellsworth. Hilda was the last known person to be born on Long Island in Blue Hill Bay. After graduation she went to work in Washington, D.C. for the Civil Aeronautics Board during World War II. Hilda married Richard Osgood in 1948. They made their home in Blue Hill. She worked for various businesses before retiring from Maine Maritime as secretary to the commandant of midshipmen.

GERALDINE DEMONT SPRAGUE '37 died November 12, 2011, at Scarborough. She worked for the State Department of Health and Welfare in Brunswick and then in the accounting department at Pejepscot Paper. Deanie met E. P. 'Al' Sprague and moved back to Portland to work at Railway Express. They married in 1945. She and Al shared 60 years living in Scarborough and in Poland summers. She was active in her community and loved square dancing.

CATHERINE 'KAY' MARIE GOULD TRAVIS '38 ETE died October 31, 2011, at Bangor. Kay was active in her church and her community. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter and grandmother. Kay was married to Arnold Travis '39 who died a little more than two months after her.

FRANCES BANKS COLPITTS '39 died November 4, 2011, at Bangor. She worked for Eastern Corp., Gulf Oil Corp., and the City of Bangor retiring as secretary in 1980. Frances was a member of First Baptist Church, Bangor Garden Club, the Maine Iris Society and the Bangor Nature Club. She and her late husband Keith were fortunate to spend winters in Key Largo, Florida.

EVA CRAWFORD ESTEY '39 died December 12^th, 2011 at the home of her daughter in St. Cloud, Florida. She was a teacher in local schools and was a member of the National and State Teachers Associations, Bangor Retired Teachers Association, and she was a communicant as St. John's Catholic Church and the Church Woman's Council. Eva also worked for the U.S. government and the State of Maine Vocational Rehabilitation Division.

ADA YORK KANGAS '39 of Frankfort died November 19, 2011, at Bangor. She worked 30 years at Frankfort General Store. Ada was an active member of Frankfort Congregational Church and her community.

ARNOLD J. TRAVIS '39 died February 9, 2012, at Bangor. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Panoa in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he went to work for the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad for 23 years. In 1969, he became assistant general manager and assistant to the president of Maine Central Railroad. He retired from Maine Central in 1982 as executive vice-president and a member of the board of directors. He enjoyed sports and was a great storyteller with a sharp memory. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine Gould Travis '38 ETE on October 31, 2011.

1940s

HELEN MARTIN BABCOCK RN '40 EMGH died January 23, 2012. She worked in a head nursing position at Eastern Maine General Hospital and later as a supervisor at Bangor City Nursing Healthcare Facility retiring in 1986. Helen was a member of the Bangor Garden Club and enjoyed summers at the family cottage on Pushaw Lake with family and friends.

HALTON B. MacDONALD '41 of Bangor died May 5, 2012, at Lincoln. He served as a banking manager for Eastern Trust and Banking Co., an accountant for Empire Gas and Engineer and for many years with Hedge & Mattheis Co. Halton was an active member of All Saints Church.

ANNETTE GUPTILL VOLKEMA '41 died September 10^th, 2011, at Grand Haven, Michigan. She was employed by Ottawa County Probate Court, Juvenile Division retiring in 1985. Annette and her husband Howard were active members of their church and delivered Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the North Ottawa Council on Aging.

EARL R. CONSTANTINE '42 of Bangor and Port St. Lucie, Florida died December 24^th, 2011, at Stuart, Florida. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bangor. He was a proud Alumnus of Husson and was a member of the Chesley H. Husson Society. Earl was also a graduate of the University of Maine and a certified watchmaker. Earl served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps from December 11^th, 1942 to February 14^th, 1946 during World War II. He was licensed for all lines of insurance, for real estate, variable annuities, and mutual funds. Earl enjoyed a career with Louis Kirstein and J. William Sheehan of Bangor, his mentors in real estate and insurance. He accepted employment as a marketing representative at Maine Bonding and Casualty Co. in 1961 until his retirement in 1986. Earl was a very active member of his church and served as chairman of the parish council for five years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, the Bangor YMCA, Saturday Nighters, and the Lucerne Beach Club. Earl was a delightful gentleman and a good raconteur. His family suggests that donations in his memory may be made to the Earl Constantine Scholarship Fund at Husson University or the Lillian B. Constantine Scholarship at Bangor High School.

BARBARA J. DREW '42 ETE died October 4, 2011, at Brewer. After Husson, she went on to earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and a C.A.S. from Auburn University. Barbara taught and served as principal of Blanchard Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia for more than 40 years. She also held the position of president of the Georgia Elementary School Principal's Association. Barbara was active in Girl Scouts and was the director of Camp Natarswi Girl Scout Camp and received the Lowe Award which is a national recognition. She received the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts. Barbara was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Mayflower Society.

HELEN BARRETT KING '42 died October 11, 2011, at Orono. She worked at the University of Maine as a secretary retiring with 23 years of service. Helen wrote and illustrated three children's books. She was a fifty year member of the Orono Daughters of the American Revolution, past president of the Orono Woman's Club, Orono Historical Society and the United Methodist Church.

JUANITA BRISLEY LILLEY '42 died June 22^nd, 2012, at Smyrna. During World War II, she was employed at Houlton Air Force Base and at the Air Transport Command at LaGuardia Field in New York. She and her husband Burns worked side by side for 40 years operating Lilley Farms in Smyrna.

MADELINE BARKER 'TILLIE' BALL RN '43 EMGH died January 12, 2012, at Palmyra. She and her husband William farmed and raised their family in Palmyra. Tillie was a staff nurse and nursing supervisor at Scott Webb Memorial Hospital in Hartland, a school nurse in Pittsfield, a visiting nurse for Kennebec Regional Health Agency and a staff nurse at Sebasticook Valley Health Facility.

BEATRICE LESS KASKIN '43 died April 10, 2012, at Bangor. She was a lifelong member of Beth Abraham Synagogue, and the Hadassah and was a member and past president of B'nai Brith. Beatrice supported her husband working with him at Kaskin Veterinary Practice for many years. She also worked for several years as a claims representative for the Maine Bureau of Unemployment. Beatrice enjoyed reading and golf and was a longtime member of the Penobscot Valley Country Club.

GLORIA JUNE KENNEDY McLELLAN RN '45 EMGH died March 23, 2012, at Bangor. She attended the Maine School of Commerce, now Husson University, before earning her nursing degree at EMGH. Gloria served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in World War II. Her nursing career included the Eastern Maine General Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital and the office of the late Dr. William Shubert. Gloria enjoyed her retirement years in Daytona, Florida and Maine.

GLADY STROUT DOOR, RN '46 EMGH died December 31^st, 2011, at Milbridge. For many years she was the public health nurse for the town of Milbridge, did private duty nursing and was the office nurse for Dr. Donald Robinson. Gladys was also a civil service employee of the U.S. Post Office and retired as postmaster of Harrington in 1989. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Milbridge Congregational Church.

MERLE PHILLIP FINLEY SR '46 MΣX died December 31^st, 2011, at Lakeland, Florida. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his military service, Merle earned a bachelor's and a master's in education at the University of Maine. He was certified as a guidance counselor. Merle was a guidance counselor for several years at SAD #4 schools in Guilford, and during this time he taught several business administration courses for the University of Maine. He then worked for 22 years as a director at Guilford Industries. Merle also worked at Dexter Regional Vocational School. He was a member of Anah Temple Shrine, United Methodist Church, Guilford, Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Chairman of SAD #4 and several boards.

JEANETTE SCHOPPEE HALL '46 of Machias died November 2^nd, 2011, at Jonesport. She married Frank 'Diddy' Hall in October 1946 and they spent 60 wonderful years together until his death in 2007. Jeanette worked at the University of Maine in Machias and retired as bookstore manager. She and Frank enjoyed dancing, music, and spending vacations at their camp on Fulton Lake in Northfield.

MILDRED "MIDGE" BOWDEN PELTON '46 died June 8^th, 2012, at Ottawa, Kansas. She was active in her church and community.

LOUISE COUSINS WELCH '46 ETE died March 22, 2012, at Lee. She was a longtime member of the Lee Baptist Church.

RUTH SIBLEY DENNET '47 of Madisonville, Tennessee, formerly of Burlington and Waterville, Maine died April 28, 2012. Ruth was a registered professional court reporter. She owned and operated Econo-Print in Maine and Tennessee. Ruth was a lifelong country music fan.

ARTHUR E. EMERSON '48 MΣX of Brewer died November 7^th, 2011 in Bangor. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. Arthur worked for many years at Eastern Fine Paper in Brewer, retiring as company treasurer. He was an avid golfer and "do-it-yourselfer."

ROSAMOND BENSON PINCHETTI '48 of Tremont died May 21, 2012, at Bar Harbor. After graduation, she worked in Hartford, Connecticut and married her husband, Irvin, who worked for Pratt and Whitney. When Irvin retired they moved back to Mount Desert Island. Rose was very active in community activities and for years served as the Tremont correspondent for the Bar Harbor Times.

FRANK VERNON WHIRTY, JR. '49 ΜΣΧ died November 14, 2011, at Lincoln. He was a resident of Lee and a graduate of Lee Academy and a member of its Board of Directors. Frank served his country in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and 1946 and in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1952. He was employed by Bangor Savings Bank, was an office manager at Great Northern Paper from 1953-1972, and from 1972-1998 he owned and operated Haskell's Store in Lee. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a member of the Masons, Shriners and Lions Club and the board of directors of the Penobscot Valley Hospital.

1950s

BARBARA YUNCK HUGHES RN '50 EMGH died June 1, 2012, at Bangor. She was married to Dr. Edward Hughes and was a devoted mother to their nine children. Barbara particularly enjoyed family gatherings at Phillips Lake in Lucerne.

BROTHER LEO JOSEPH ROSSIGNOL, CSC '50 died December 5^th, 2011, at Dujarie House, the infirmary at the Brothers of Holy Cross at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, Indiana. He was a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross for 54 years. Brother Leo served his country in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations in World War II and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. He was employed at Mayflower Bottling Co., E.I. DuPont Co, and North American Accident Insurance before entering the Congregation of the Holy Cross in September of 1955. Brother Leo professed his final vows on August 23^rd, 1961. He earned his bachelor of arts at St. Edward University in Texas and a master's degree in Library Science from St. John University in Jamaica, Queens, NY. He taught at Catholic Schools in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island, and belonged to several professional library associations until his medical retirement in 2002.

DOROTHY McGOWN VERRILL RN '50 EMGH of Carmel died at the home she was born in on April 29, 2012. She was a nurse at Eastern Maine Medical Center until her retirement. Dottie continued to work part-time at Boyd & Noyes Jewelry store. She was active in her community and was devoted to her family.

RUTH MARGARET MURCH GILPATRICK '51 died September 13, 2011, at Bradenton, Florida. Ruth worked as state manager for Beacon Way Fabrics, children's department manager at Sears Roebuck and for 25 years as a realtor for Lane Associates. She and her first husband Waldo Gilpatrick built and sold 30 single family houses. She was active in her church and was a skilled artist.

STEPHAN WILLIAM NAAS '51 MΣX died October 25^th, 2011, at Presque Isle. In 1934 during the Depression, he joined the Civilian Conservative Corps where he worked as a recruiter. Stephan loved baseball both as a player and a fan. He worked at various jobs; farming, woodsman and at the Sherman General Store. In 1939, he went to flight school in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he became a licensed pilot. In October of that year he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and was assigned to Mitchell Field, New York. He piloted the B-24 Liberator and the B-26 Marauder as a second lieutenant. Stephan married Rebecca Gould Naas '39, a hometown girl, and they had a wonderful 67 years together until her death in October of 2010. He was a man of deep faith and was very active in his church. Stephan enjoyed hunting and fishing at Pratt Lake and travel with Beckie, family and friends.

HELEN M. RIDEOUT RN '51 EMGH of Blaine died March 13, 2012, at Caribou. Helen served as a nurse in the U.S. Air Force retiring with the rank of Captain. After her retirement, she practiced nursing for many years in California before returning home to Maine.

THORNTON ELLIS OSGOOD '53 MΣX of East Dixfield died January 1^st, 2012, at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. He served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Thornton was part owner of R.S. Osgood and Son of East Dixfield. He earned a master electricians license and worked at his trade for Bass Shoe in Wilton. Thornton started his own business, Osgood Electric, where he and his son worked until his recent illness. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks, and The East Dixfield Fire Department. Thornton enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycles, and antique tractors. Survivors include his wife Cynthia Dyke Osgood and their children and families.

NANCY MORAN SELUKE '53 died May 22^nd, 2012, at Waterville. She was employed as a buyer/manager for Butler's Department Store in Waterville for 25 years. Nancy also worked at Seluke's of Maine Clothing Store locations in Oakland and Portland.

JOANNA ALMEADA CROSSMAN SAUNDERS RN '54 EMGH died May 20, 2012, at Ellington, Connecticut. She worked in various positions as a registered nurse in Maine and Connecticut before her retirement in 2000.

JAMES E. SCRIPTURE '54 died April 1, 2012, at Bradenton, Florida. He was a good high school athlete and served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during the Korean War. James was a member of the Bangor Police Department and completed his career as Deputy Chief in 1977. He had a second career as a circulation manager at the Bangor Daily News retiring in 1991. James coached youth sports, was active in the Shrine and enjoyed his family and friends.

ROBERTA MERRILL WILLIAMS '54 ETE of Brentwood, Tennessee died January 17, 2012, at Nashville, Tennessee. Roberta was an accomplished singer and musician and a published songwriter. She was a member of "The Northern Lights" a band which had its own radio show on WABI in Bangor in the '50s. Roberta was a well-regarded advertising and marketing writer. She was active in the music industry for many years.

ANN KIAH TREMBLE RN '56 EMGH died April 28, 2012, at Bangor. She retired from Eastern Maine Medical Center in 1988. Ann and her husband Joseph enjoyed many winters in Boynton Beach, Florida.

JOHN F. GOODNESS, CPA '57 ΜΣΧ died December 16, 2011, at Brewer. John was a self-employed accountant for 45 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War stationed in France. He was very active in his community serving in scouting, PTA, the Library Association, Brewer High School Trustees, Brewer Boosters Club among others. John was an active member of his St. Joseph's Parish. He loved hunting, fishing and traveling. John was a wonderful family man. He was a devoted Alumnus of Husson University and attended many events usually in the company of his loving wife Mildred 'Millie' Locke Goodness '53 ETE who survives him.

MADALYN AVIS JORDAN '57 ETE of Waltham, Maine died February 22, 2012, at Bar Harbor. Madalyn served our country in the Navy. She also worked for the State Mental Hospital in Augusta and the FBI. After graduating from Husson in 1957, she joined the office administration faculty and taught for many years. Madalyn was honored by the Husson Alumni Association in 1988 with the Service Award. She was a member of the Altrusa Club, the O.E.S. and the Union Congregational Church in Ellsworth. Madalyn spent her retirement years at the family homestead in Waltham and at her summer camp at Beach Hill Pond.

JAQUELINE BORELLO PONDERS '57 died December 27^th, 2011, at Wells. She was a legal secretary in Bangor for many years. Jacqueline's husband, Billy Ponders, served in the U.S. Air Force and she followed him to several assignments during his career. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

NORMAN JOSEPH BOUCHER '58 died May 28^th, 2012, at Old Town. He served in the U.S. Army at the 121 Med Evac Hospital in Korea. Norman worked at Lincoln Trust Bank, Webber Oil Company; Bangor; Dysart's Transportation; Bangor; The Old Town School District; and James River Paper Mill, Old Town. He served many years in the Army and Air Force National Guard. Norman was active in community and church activities.

CROLL LESLIE GRADY '58 died January 28, 2012, at Scotland, Pennsylvania. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. Croll owned and operated Kroll's Shop Refinishing business for ten years. He retired as a systems analyst at Letterkenny Army Depot with 32 years of service. He was an avid reader, Civil War Historian, gun collector and woodworking craftsman.

RANDOLPH FRANCIS NADEAU '58 died May 11, 2012, at Enfield. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years and retired from the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and in Vietnam. Randy retired as a master sergeant and subsequently finished his Bachelor's degree at New Hampshire College. He worked as a machinist at Portland Naval Shipyard. Randy was interested in many things and his, "zest for life and quest for knowledge will live on in all who loved him."

THOMAS W. WELCH JR '59 ΜΣΧ died April 1, 2012, at Farmington. He owned Porter Equipment, Inc. for 30 years. After selling the business, Thomas volunteered his service to local businesses. He was a member of the Elks, the Masons, the Eagles and the volunteer fire department, and he enjoyed reading and the outdoors.

1960s

ROBERT W. CRANE '60 ΜΣΧ died January 16, 2012, at Virginia Beach, Virginia. He served his country retiring from the U.S. Air Force with 22 years of service. Robert was a navigator during Vietnam and earned a purple heart. After his retirement, he worked for Sperry Marine. He is survived by his daughter Pamela and her family.

CHARLES HENRY HOWARD '60 died November 21, 2011, at his home in Fairfield. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Charles was an accountant and also worked as an office manager and a business manager. He was a member of the Skowhegan Sportsman's Club, the Humane Society, a life member of the Disabled American veterans, the Fairfield VFW, the NRA and the Belfast area American Legion.

NELSON B. BECKWITH, SR '62 ΚΛФ died May 8, 2012, at Bangor. He worked at Moosehead Manufacturing, as a paralegal in Bangor, an associate at Ames and a well-known seller and trader of sports memorabilia on eBay. Nelson traveled across the U.S. and Canada by motorcycle and enjoyed a variety of hobbies.

JAMES ELLIOT CHALMERS '62 died March 1, 2012, at Waterbury, Vermont. He had a long and successful career in sales, working for Burroughs Corp., Shepard Supply, Gallagher Lumber and Plant and Griffith Lumber. Jim was a car enthusiast and owned and operated his own new and used car business, J.C. Cars and Trucks in Waterbury, and worked in sales for Wheeler Chevrolet. He loved people and sales. Jim was also very active in civic affairs in Waterbury. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Suzie, and their two children.

CAROLE ANDERSON GARDNER '62 died January 24, 2012, at Auburn. She worked many years as an ophthalmic technician/ or a Portland ophthalmologist. Carole later employed at a customer service representative for L.L. Bean. She maintained a very active lifestyle including kayaking, tennis, golf, biking, and cross country skiing.

BRENDA JOYCE MISHOU HESSELTINE '62 died January 22^nd, 2012. Brenda had a career as a secretary for twenty-five years at the University of Maine. She and her husband Wayne were active members of Holy Family Catholic Church; service as Eucharistic Ministers and on the parish council. Brenda was devoted to family and friends.

KATHLEEN GASS ARNOLD '63 died April 7, 2012, at Bangor. She worked at Eastern Maine Fine Paper Corp., Pilot's Grill, The Elks Club and various other local businesses. Kathleen and her husband Edson had two children, Scott and Lori.

WILLIAM L. CAREY SR. '63 MΣX at Surry and Bar Harbor died December 6^th, 2011, at Surry. Bill and his wife Joyce ran Corey's Variety Store in Bar Harbor, later they purchased the Mary Jane Restaurant which became Tiffany's Restaurant. They later worked at Atlantic Oaks and Geddy's Pub. Most recently they worked together as kitchen director/cook at Downeast Family YMCA and childcare food program. They loved family time at camp, ice fishing and golf. Bill was a member of Lions, Elks, the Bar Harbor Fire Department and Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his beloved wife Joyce and their children.

JANET CUTHBERTSON HOWARD '63 died January 24, 2012 at Concord, New Hampshire. She was a resident of Meredith, New Hampshire since 1992. Janet was a real estate agent for Lamprey and Lamprey Realtors and then for many years with Preferred Properties both in Center Harbor.

HENRY E. MUDGETT '64 of Old Town and Tucson, Arizona died March 7, 2012, at Tucson. He worked for W.T. Grants and later transferred to Newburyport, Massachusetts, where he owned and operated Dandy Donut Shop for 24 years.

BARBARA JEAN STROMBACK RAMSEY '64 died January 17^th, 2012, at Tucson, Arizona. She worked as an office manager before her retirement in Arizona. Barbara Jean was predeceased by her parents Stan '35 and Elena '62 ETE Strombach.

LINWOOD E. BELL CPA '67, '98 honorary doctorate, died November 12, 2011, at Portland. He retired in 1999 as senior accountant and manager of PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Coopers & Ly brand Portland) having been affiliated with them since 1967. Linwood served on the Board of Directors for L.L. Bean and Geiger Brothers of Lewiston, as president of Boy Scouts of America, Portland, chairman of United Way of Portland in 1984, co-chair of the Special Olympics, chairman of the 1995 Governor King's State Budget Task Force, vice-chairman of Finance for the U.S.S. Joseph F. Kennedy City of Portland Host committee, president of the Cumberland Club from 1988-1990, and co-chair for the Senatorial Fund Raising Campaign for Susan Collins in 2002. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration by Husson University, the Pine Tree Distinguished Citizen in 1999, and the Silver Beaver Award Boy Scouts of America. Lin and his wife Jill split time living in Falmouth and Naples, Florida. They loved golf, travel, hiking and family. Survivors include his wife Jill, son Lance, and daughter Deborah Rand and their families. The family requested that contributions may be made to the Lin and Jill Bell Scholarship fund Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401.

WAYNE B. HARTFORD '67 of New Limerick died May 8, 2012, at Houlton. He was an outstanding high school and college athlete. Wayne was inducted into the first class of the Presque Isle School Sports Hall of Fame, was a second year inductee into the Husson Sports Hall of Fame and will be inducted posthumously into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012. Wayne served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was superintendent of Parks and Recreation in Houlton, and he operated and owned Hartford's Variety Store, Belfast. After selling his business he worked as transport/maintenance supervisor for Region II School of Applied Technology. He and his wife Sandra built and operated Seasoned Camp Rentals in Northern Maine. Wayne's son Michael Hartford '95 survives him and he was predeceased by his mother Priscilla Ryan Hartford '41 ETE.

LORRAINE M. RANDO RN '67 EMGH died May 3, 2012, at South Portland. She worked as a registered nurse for 43 years working in intravenous therapy and as an oncology nurse. Lorraine's career included working at Eastern Maine General Hospital, Lynn Hospital, Union Hospital and most recently at North Shore Cancer Center in Peabody, Massachusetts.

CAROL LeBRUN LEBEL '68 of Old Orchard Beach died September 18, 2011 at Scarborough. Carol studied at Husson University, Laval University in Quebec, the University of Maine, Ft. Kent and the University of Southern Maine. She made her career in education at Biddeford, Van Buren, and Falmouth. Carol enjoyed travel, games, family and friends.

JOEL E. McLAUGHLIN '68 died February 5, 2012, at Bangor. Joel retired from Lane Construction Co. where he worked for many years as a senior mechanical supervisor in their Bangor Office.

CELIA MARIE FARRIS LEMIEUX '69 died January 7, 2012, at Cutler. Before her marriage to Norbert Lemieux, she was employed in the Trust Department of Merrill Bank. She then devoted herself to raising a family and taking an active role in running their family businesses: Little River Boat Shop, Lemieux Lobster, and Downeast Windpower. Celia was an active member of Holy Name Catholic Church Machias and served as Eucharistic minister and in the parish council. She loved her community and participated in town activities.

MERTON E. ROUND, JR '69 CPA died at his home in Saint Augustine, Florida on February 4, 2012. After graduating from Husson, he went on to earn his MBA at Babson College. Mert spent the bulk of his career as CFO of King-Size Inc. in Brocton Massachusetts.

1970s

CLAUDE METHOT '71 died December 3^rd, 2011, at his home in Portland. Claude began his career in retail in Bangor, he then moved to Portland where he worked in sales of paper goods and restaurant supplies, last working for Bard Industries. He retired in September of 2011.

RONALD E. McPHERSON '72 died January 15, 2012, at Presque Isle. With his parents, Ron started Country Club Farms, Inc., Presque Isle. He later worked as a foreman for Lane Construction, in sales for Maine Potato Growers, and the Defense Finance Accounting Service. Ron valued public service serving three terms on the city council, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Presque Isle Development Fund and the Presque Isle Forum.

EVERETT W. PETERSON, JR. '75 of South Portland died January 11, 2012, at Boston. Pete worked as a manager in plant engineering for General Electric for many years until the plant closed in 1982. He then purchased a commercial fishing boat and pursued his lifelong dream of fishing out of Portland Harbor, until suffering a disabling heart attack. Pete "possessed a uniquely deep appreciation for daily life, with a gift for bringing joy to otherwise ordinary events." He was an avid outdoorsman, coached Little League baseball, and relished summers on Peaks Island. Pete served his church, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in South Portland, and was involved in local charities.

Eileen Ordway Bemis '77 '79 died December 6^th, 2011, at her home in Newport. She spent 24 years in the Sales Tax division. Eileen became affectionately known throughout the State as the 'Sales Tax Lady'. She was a much sought after teacher and speaker about Maine tax issues throughout the state. Eileen authored several articles for professional publications and served on the boards at several state and federal sales tax organizations. She loved her State and her community of Newport and served them both well. Eileen loved the traditional Maine lifestyle, venison mincemeat pies, getting the wood in for winter, camping by the sea shore and spending time with neighbors and friends.

1980s

GARY W. BREWSTER '81 of Hampden died November 23, 2011, surrounded by his family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was a member of the Supervisory Board at Bangor Federal Credit Union and served on the board of directors at Camp Capella in Dedham. The most important thing in Gary's life was his faith in Jesus Christ. He was an avid Boston sports fan. Gary was a devoted family man.

DIANA GIBERSON KLEEFELD, CPA, JD '81 ETE of Wallingford, Connecticut died unexpectedly on December 2^nd, 2011, at Hartford. She earned an associate degree in accounting at NMCC and graduated from Husson as salutatorian with a bachelor's in public accounting. She began her career at Coopers and Lybrand in Portland until beginning her long standing career at Yale University where she served as controller until 2004. Diana earned her juris doctor degree from the Quinnipiac University School of Law and was the research and symposium editor for the Quinnipiac Law Review. She served as law clerk for the Honorable Peter T. Zarella, associate justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Diana had also been an associate with the law firm Murtha-Cullina, Hartford, and a member of Murtha-Cullina Corporate Department. For the past year and one half, Diana had been an associate of the Hartford based Northeast Utilities as an attorney in their legal department. As a young adult, Diana was a model and appeared on several magazine covers in the United States.

DAVID A. WHITEHORN '83 TEP died October 10^th, 2011, at Derry, New Hampshire. He was co-owner of Whitehorn & O'Neil Kitchen and Bath Unlimited in Manchester, New Hampshire. Survivors include his wife Chrissie, son Tyler, and daughter Dayna.

MARGARET GERRY HOPKINS '86 died April 4^th, 2012, at Millinocket. She has a career in healthcare as a nurse at Millinocket Community Hospital, working briefly as an industrial nurse at Great Northern Paper Company before returning to MCH and becoming director of nursing. Margaret earned her RN at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Portland, earned a bachelor's degree at Unity College and was enrolled in the master's degree program at Husson.

BRAD W. VILES '86 died January 22, 2012, at Millinocket. After working in many occupations, Brad finally realized his lifelong dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. He was a volunteer Appalachian Trail section maintainer, continuing his interest in hiking and camping. In 2011, Brad retired from Tempshield, Trenton and moved to Millinocket and opened Maine Woods Gear, a hiking and camping store. He was a freelance writer producing hundreds of pieces about his outdoor pursuits. Many were published in the Bangor Daily News.

1990s

STUART W. PERKINS '90 ΜΣΧ of Sarasota, Florida and Guilford died October 5, 2011, at Sarasota. He attended Washington and Lee University before graduating from Husson. Stuart worked for Pride Manufacturing of Guilford for many years in a variety of capacities including human resources and production manager. In 1994, he moved to Sarasota and worked for Sun Hydraulics. In Sarasota, he worked with the Tidewell hospice as a volunteer.

JOHN 'ROBBIE' LUNT '92 died February 28, 2012, at his home in Bangor. Robbie enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Most of all, he enjoyed watching his boys play baseball and other sports.

JAMES D. MacARTHUR III '92 died December 16^th, 2011, at Bangor. He enjoyed working with computers, movies, gaming and spending time with family and friends.

WALLACE A. WINCHELL '94 died November 8, 2011, at his home in Bangor. Wally was also a licensed electrician who worked side by side with his father Robert Winchell in the family electrical business. He continued to operate the business after his father's death. Survivors include his sisters Bonnie Haghkerdar and Roberta Winchell, ESQ '94 '96.

RHONDA 'RONI' SEVERENCE THOMPSON '96 of Medway died March 1, 2012 , at Millinocket. She worked as executive secretary to the mill manager at Lincoln Pulp and Paper and served as a selectperson for the town of Medway. Roni was most recently director of Adult Education at Schenck High School and was the GED instructor as well as serving as program coordinator for the Drug Free Coalition for Millinocket Regional Hospital. She was very active in community activities and was a Paul Harris Award Recipient from the Katahdin Area Rotary Club. Roni was a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife and friend.

CLIFFORD L.CAIN '99 passed away June 6, 2012. Clifford was a graduate of the Accounting program.

2000s

MELISSA KING KAELER '01 died May 5, 2012, at Pompano Beach, Florida where she had lived for the past several years.

EDITH ANN BEAUCHAMP, RN '05 MS. PSYCH/NURSING of Holden died February 8, 2012, at Bangor. Edith earned her RN at Massachusetts General Hospital; she also earned a BA in Chemistry at Emmanuel College, a MS in Chemistry at Marquette, a MBA at Boston University and her MS in Psychiatric Nursing at Husson University. Edith took her vows as a nun in 1956. She was a gifted singer, musician, teacher and writer. Edith returned to secular life and was very active professionally and in her community.

MICHAEL ULVILA '06 of Rockland and Calais died at Calais Regional Hospital on December 30^th, 2011. He loved sports and played high school baseball and football. Mike was a waiter at Grapes, Bricks and Denny's in high school and while he attended Husson, he worked at Captain Nick's and Sears. Mike also worked as a personal care attendant.

KRISTIE DAWN COLLINS '14 died December 26^th, 2011, at Glenburn as a result of a car accident. Kristie participated in many sports and helped her high school softball team win the State Class "C" Championship. She was enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program at Husson and was employed as a nurse's aide at Winterberry Heights in Bangor.

Friends of Husson

SHEILA FERNALD BLAKELY died April 30, 2012, at Brewton, Alabama. She retired from Great Northern Paper/Georgia Pacific with thirty years of service.

GEORGE DAVIS CARLISLE, longtime friend and benefactor at Husson University, of Bangor, died November 10, 2011 in Orono at age 98. He was a graduate of the University of Maine School of Forestry in 1935. He served as treasurer, president and chairman of the Board of Prentiss & Carlisle. Mr. Carlisle was the son of George T. Carlisle, who worked closely and mentored Husson President Chesley H. Husson in the early years of our University and for whom Carlisle Hall is named. George D. Carlisle continued the family tradition of involvement with Husson, as does his son David and daughter-in-law Susan, who currently serves on the Husson University Board of Trustees. He was a "gentleman of the old school" and was a pillar of the Bangor community.

RUSSELL BEAN KNIGHT JR. died May 19^th, 2011, at State College, Pennsylvania. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Russell was an excellent high school basketball and football player and played baseball at Husson. He was known for his strong work ethic in the home building industry, as manager of Texaco Truck Service, Lamar, NY and later as a van driver for 20 years. Russell volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Loch Haven Hospital. He was a die-hard Penn State, Pittsburg Steelers and Philadelphia Phillies fan.

J. RAYMOND SCAMMON died May 16, 2011, at Panama City, Florida. He served 35 years in the Army National Guard and held the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. Raymond was a flight instructor and a scuba instructor. He was a medevac pilot for the 112^th Medical Company in Bangor and flew rescues in Desert Storm.

HELEN PERFITT GRIFFIN, former Husson employee, died March 11, 2012, at Lubbock, Texas. We will all remember Helen for her years with the Husson Food Service keeping us all in line.

LILLIAN TESSMER MOONEY, former Husson employee, died December 24^th, 2011, at Bangor.

CALVIN JACOB RICH, Ph.D., former director of counseling at Husson, died November 30^th, 2011, at Santa Cruz, California. He was a man of many interests and talents. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Dr. Changhua Sun Rich '88.

DR. WARREN T. BURNS Ph.D., Faculty member of NEScom for 20 years, died on February 6, 2012, at Brewer. Warren served as a gunner and a radio operator on a B-17 during World War II and flew 19 combat missions over Germany, Austria, and Romania. He taught many years at the University of Maine.

ROBERT DIEBOLD Ph.D., former Husson faculty member, died November 14^th, 2011, at Old Town. Bob was a member of the Maine Press Association's Hall of Fame.

GRACE PERKINS, 103, died July 7, 2012, at a Bangor health care facility. She was an instructor at Husson College in the English Department from 1964 until her retirement in 1973. She was active in many associations. Her affiliation with the American Association of University Women included terms as president of the Waterville and Bangor branches, as well as president of the state of Maine division. She was in the Hereditary Register USA 1980 and is listed in Who's Who of American Women, 1958. Mrs. Perkins was a covenant member of All Souls Congregational Church for 68 years, was a trustee, and a member of the diaconate and the Woman's Association.

THOMAS HUTCHISON, Ph.D., professor and program director in the College of Business, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2012, in Surry, Maine. Hutchison joined Husson University's College of Business in August 2010 as professor, director of the School of Business and Management, and as executive director of Academic Affairs. During his time at Husson, his exceptional understanding of technology its use in creating strong learning communities was evident in his work. He was responsible for the development of the University's online MBA program and its MBA program at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. In addition to his academic and business pursuits, Hutchison was a respected musician. He was a member of bands like the popular beach-music group The Eight of Us and released six singles and an album as Hutch n' Hoss with longtime music partner Dick Hosford.