Obituaries

1938

Archibald Colville Doty Jr., on January 27, 2021. A three-year student from Yonkers, N.Y., Archibald was involved in Student Council, the Chemistry Club, the photography division of the Darwin Club, the Plumbers Union 37, and served as the president of the Radio Club. He played soccer and basketball and was the assistant manager of the hockey team and the manager of the baseball team. Arch attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., where he brought his homemade AM transmitter and helped to establish WESU, which, after 80 years, remains one of the oldest and longest continually operating student radio stations in the country. Arch joined the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II where he flew B-24s, C-87s, and C-109s, often flying the route from India to China. He completed over 150 trips before he was transferred as Operations Officer in Pengsham, China. After the war, he lived in Litchfield, Conn., and married Jane Hanway. He worked for the Torrington Fan Company for several years before moving to the Automobile Manufacturer’s Association in Detroit, Mich. Arch was a lifelong member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and held numerous patents. He loved learning, gardening, and taking care of his well-trained dogs. Arch was survived by his wife, Adah; his children, Ann Doty and Susan Ross; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He also added a stepdaughter and her three children, whom he welcomed with open arms.

1942

Samuel Seymour Holmes, on March 12, 2021, at his home in Key West, Fla. A four-year student from Riverside, Conn., Samuel was involved in the French Club and the Debating Club and was a cheerleader. He served on the Entertainment Committee, as the editor of The Log, and the manager of the Athletic Store. He also played football, wrestling, winter track, club tennis, and track. Later in life, he served as a reunion volunteer. Samuel attended Yale University before enlisting as an infantryman in World War II, serving in the Philippines. After returning to the U.S., he finished his education at the University of North Carolina, where he worked in newspaper sales and journalism, contributing to major publications nationwide. Moving back to the Northeast, he became the research and picture librarian for Magnum Photos, providing photographs by some of the most famous photographers in the world to prestigious publications. He was the photo researcher for John F. Kennedy’s A Nation of Immigrants and collaborated on several other books, including A History of World War I and World War II. He was also a founding member of the International Center for Photography in Manhattan, N.Y. A circus history buff, he contributed to circus newsletters and, in his 50s, studied amateur trapeze. He also spent many years with Gateway National Recreation Area as a ranger in the National Parks Service and was recognized for his work in educational outreach by the naming of a NYC water taxi, “The Sam Holmes” in his honor. He lived for many years in Sag Harbor, N.Y., before he and his wife, Kate, moved to Mexico and then, finally, to Key West, Fla. Preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Hale Holmes, and his wife, Kate, he was survived by his stepchildren, Helenka Kinnan, Alexander Kinnan, and Peter Wyckoff, and his beloved cousins. A funeral service was held at the Basilica of Saint Mary, Key West, Florida, on March 31.

1943

Janice A. Falkin, on April 29. A four-year student from West Hartford, Conn., Jan served as the editor of The Chiel. She attended Smith College and earned a state teaching certificate from Central Connecticut College and a Master of Education from the University of Hartford. Jan had a long career in public education as a teacher in the West Hartford school system for 19 years. Jan also served as President of the West Hartford Education Association for three consecutive terms. She took her teaching expertise to the Houghton-Mifflin Company in Boston where she spent over 20 years as an editor for classroom textbooks. Beyond her editing accomplishments, she was instrumental in creating and developing a distinctive plan for kindergarten science programs which resulted in the publication of a definitive teacher’s edition with an accompanying materials kit. Her love of learning and books followed her into retirement where she worked part-time at Barnes and Noble in Boston. Jan was a lifelong member of Congregation Beth Israel and remained active and engaged in many aspects of the congregation from themed decorating, calling on fellow members who were recovering from illness to challenging the Rabbi to present more thought-provoking sermons. Jan loved all fashion-related things, art, shopping, and relished travelling all over the world with her sister, Ruth. Preceded in death by her brother, William Robert Falkin Jr. ’41, and her sister, Ruth Elizabeth Falkin, she was survived by her cousins. A graveside service was held on May 2, 2022, at the Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford, Conn.

1944

George Elmer Jr., on March 11, 2021, surrounded by his children. A four-year student from Windsor, Conn., George was involved in the Rifle Club, the Darwin Club, and the Senior Chapel Committee. He was active in football, hockey, baseball, and track. George stayed connected to the school as a member of the Common Good Society. After graduation, George enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as an aerial ordnance man during World War II. After completing his military service, George attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. He began his professional life with DuPont in Charleston, W.Va., where he met and married Rose Marie Elmer. They relocated to Victoria, Texas, where they raised two children. George retired from DuPont Victoria Plant in 1990 and began tutoring and coaching “Math Counts” in the Victoria Public Schools. He served as an election judge and the First United Methodist Church in various roles. He also volunteered as a tax preparer for several years. In addition, he was an avid wood carver. Preceded in death by his siblings, Bonnie Reynolds, Betsy Harding, Nancy Anderson, and Joseph Elmer and his wife, Rose Marie Elmer, he was survived by his children, Geoge Mitchell Elmer and Laren Rose Abernathy and their spouses; his siblings, Jane Godfrey and Abby Royce; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were held on March 20, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church in Victoria, Tex.

1946

Peter Sudarsky, on January 27, 2018, in Dunedin, Fla. A one-year student from Hartford, Conn., Peter completed his secondary education at the Forman School in Litchfield, Conn., and attended the University of Connecticut. Stationed in Guantanamo, Cuba, Peter served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a reporter for the family-owned Hartford Courant before entering the corporate world at the Superior Stell Ball Company and later, Lydall, Inc., where he served on the Board of Directors. He also served on the board of the Hartford Ballet. After directing his first film, A Child is A Wild Young Thing, he moved to New York to pursue real estate, vaccine development, swimsuit design, and ping-pong. Peter had a passion for the ocean, sailing, and fishing and was the proud captain of the “Mini Mouse,” a boat he built by hand. He loved music, photography, street culture, the Bahamas, and blueberry pie and was loved and appreciated by all those around him. Preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel Sudarsky ’46 and Michael Sudarsky ’42, Peter was survived by his beloved wife,

Roseanne De Marco Sudarsky; his four children, Julie Gross, Laura Sudarsky, Jennifer Sudarsky, and Noah Sudarsky; and his six grandchildren.

1947

Angelo L. Barisone, on October 8, 2019, in Webster, N.Y. A four-year student from Windsor Locks, Angelo was involved in the Rifle Club and the Farm Work Club and was a member of the Senior Dining Hall Committee. He was active in football, hockey, and baseball during his time on the Island. Angelo was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was also an electrical engineer for the Xerox Corporation and a proud resident of Webster, New York. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret, Angelo was survived by his children, Michael Barisone and Susan Gilson, and their spouses; and two grandchildren.

Robert Douglas Johnson, on December 19, 2019, in Middletown Springs, Vt. A four-year student from Chappaqua, N.Y., Bob was involved in the Rifle Club, the Glee Club, the Political Club, the Foreign Policy Association, the Student Federalists, and was in the chorus for school plays. He was also a military drill medalist, a member of the Spring Dance Committee, the Endowment Fund, and the Fire Fighting Squad and served on the Palmer Dorm Committee. He was active on the rifle team, tennis, and football and was awarded the Osborn-Gillett Rifle Award during his time on the Island. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War. Bob worked for Mack Truck and was self-employed as a business consultant until his retirement. He was also an avid West Point football fan and a member of the Grace Congregational Church of Christ in Rutland, Vt. Predeceased by a son, Geoge Johnson, Bob was survived by his two sons, William “Bill” Pope and Robert Johnson; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, Vt.

1948

Robert Cushing Barber, on April 14, 2021, in Rockledge, Fla. A four-year student from Windsor, Conn., Bob was involved in the Orchestra, the Freshman Glee Club, and Mitchell House settlement work. He served as a curator of the Darwin Club and was a member of the cast of The York Nativity Play, a member of the Senior Debating Club and the Dining Hall Committee, and a library supervisor. He was active in soccer, hockey, baseball, and football. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics at Amherst College and a graduate degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. He married Marcia Bourne of Avon. In 1953 and joined the U.S. Navy a year later, serving on a destroyer and a submarine tender, resigning as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1957. After leaving the Navy, Bob worked as a manager of finance for 11 years at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks. He and Marcia then settled in West Granby with their three children, Ken, Robyn, and Jeff, where he was active in the local parent-teacher association and served as chairman of the school board and as Granby town treasurer. In 1969, Bob accepted a position as the business manager at the Choate School in Wallingford, where he stayed until his retirement in 1990. While in Wallingford, he served as a member and president of the Connecticut Association of School Business Officials of Prep Schools and was active in the Rotary Club. While at Choate, Bob met his second wife, Lynne England, and they married in 1982. In retirement, Bob moved to Florida and became a member of the Cocoa Rotary Club and sang in the Cocoa Senior Center chorus. He and Lynne also joined a gourmet club, and their home was “frequently filled with friends and family visiting from afar,” according to the family’s obituary for him. Bob loved to sing, enjoyed listening to music, birding, was a skilled carpenter, and enjoyed a good puzzle. Predeceased by his first wife, Marcia Bourne; his second wife, Lynne Barber; his brother, Donald Barber ’45; his sister, Elizabeth Barber Doughtery ’50; and his stepdaughter, Kelley England, Bob was survived by his two sons, Kenneth W. Barber and Jeffrey S. Barber; a daughter, Robyn C. Miller; and two stepdaughters, Kathleen L. England and Elizabeth S. England, and their spouses; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A family celebration of Bob’s life and a private burial will take place in Connecticut at a later date.

Elmer Johnson Dahl, on May 8, surrounded by his family. A threeyear student from West Hartford, Conn., Elmer was involved in the Concert Orchestra, the Ping Pong Club, Glee Club, Chess Club, The Pelicans, and the Debating Club. He was a member of the Scholarship and Library committees and Le Cercle Français, served on the editorial board of Loomiscellany and was a cast member of The York Nativity Play. He also played football, basketball, and baseball and was named to the Honor Roll all three years. Later in life, Elmer served as a longtime class agent, a reunion volunteer, and a member of the Common Good Society. He attended Yale University and Harvard Business School before serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Elmer and his wife, Hazel, settled in Simsbury, Conn., where they raised their family and lived for nearly 50 years before moving to Cromwell, Conn., in 2016. Elmer had a distinguished career in corporate finance and owned several small businesses. He served on several boards and sang in a number of choral groups including church choirs and the Hartford Chorale. He was also an avid sports fan and was often found cheering on his grandchildren or giving a little friendly advice to the coaches. He had a lifelong commitment to faith, family, and treasured his many friends. He was a 42-year survivor of acute leukemia, and his family cherished the additional four decades as a great gift. Preceded in death by his brother, Edmund Dahl ’47, Elmer was survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Hazel; his four children, James Dahl ’76, Peter Dahl ’78, Sara Dahl, and Steven Dahl, and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service was held at Bethany Covenant Church in Cromwell, Conn., on June 18.

1951

E. Michael Ellovich, on April 1, in Hartford, Conn., surrounded by his family. A four-year student from West Hartford, Mike was involved in the Political Club, Ping Pong Club, Jazz Club, the World Student Federalists, Student Endowment Fund, and the Athletic Council. He served as the chairman of the Maher House Committee and the Dormitory Supervisory and Entertainment Committee and was a member of the Chapel Committee, the Senior Executive Committee, and the Senior Path Committee. Mike was active in soccer and basketball and served as the captain of the baseball team. He also served as a class agent later in life. After graduation, Mike attended Dartmouth College, where he played varsity basketball. He earned a master’s degree in education from Hillyel College (University of Hartford). Mike also spent three years in the U.S. Marine Corps and played for the All-Marine Division basketball team in Japan. Later in life, he earned a doctorate in psychology. Mike started his career as a psychologist at the Rectory School in

Pomfret, later working at the Forman School in Litchfield, Oxford Academy in Westbrook, and the Marvelwood School in Kent. He also maintained a private practice through an office in his home and later in Bloomfield, where he met and helped “thousands of children and adults with his easy going, insightful manner” over his long career, according to his obituary. Mike was an avid golfer, voracious reader, and enjoyed watching the New York Yankees. He was an ever-present sight at his grandchildren’s dance and piano recitals, hundreds of soccer, basketball, and baseball games, and held a special relationship with each of them. Mike is survived by his wife, Lois; his children, David Ellovich and Karen Binkhorst and their spouses; his niece, Lorie Berson ’78; and six grandchildren. A memorial service took place on April 5 at the Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford.

Edward Shipp Saunders, on March 14, at his home in Chugiak, Alaska, with his wife and daughter by his side. A three-year student from White Springs, Fla., Ed served as the secretary of the Student Council and president of the Endowment Fund and was a member of the Library and Dining Hall committees. He was involved in football, wrestling, baseball, and basketball. Ed was awarded the Charles Edgar Sellers Memorial Prize at Commencement. Ed attended the University of Florida, from which he graduated as the salutatorian for his class with a degree in agronomy. Upon graduation from college, Ed joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. After his discharge, he returned to the University of Florida and earned a graduate degree in agronomy. It was there that he met the love of his life, Harriett Henry, and the couple married. In 1960, Ed joined the Dow Chemical Company, where he worked both domestically and internationally for 25 years. After his retirement in 1985, Ed and Harriett moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where they gardened and grew Christmas trees until moving to Alaska in 2005 to be closer to family. Ed was survived by Harriett, his wife of 63 years; his brother, Watkins Saunders; three children, Allen Saunders, Katie Haeussler, and Bill Saunders, and their spouses; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

1952

Ivar Pelle Aavatsmark, on January 1, at his home in Lebanon, Tenn. A four-year student from Brooklyn, N.Y., Ivar was involved in the Student Endowment Fund, Jazz Club, Library Committee, Student Council, and the Intramural Athletic Council. He also served as the chairman of the Allyn Club and was a cast member of The York Nativity Play and Harvey. Ivar was also a member of the winter track, football, and the undefeated 1952 wrestling team. In his later life, he served as a class agent. He attended Middlebury College and Transylvania University. In 1957, he married Chloe Cisco. He then served in the U.S. Army for a year in Aschaffenburg, West Germany. Most of Ivar’s career was in the clothing industry. He was a talented salesman and manager and eventually became the chief financial officer and part owner of Ely Walker, a western shirt company based outside of Nashville. A pivotal moment in his life was the accidental shooting death of his son, Erik, in 1978. For the rest of his life, Ivar would reach out to bereaved fathers to help them find resources to heal. After retiring, he dedicated himself to his grandchildren and volunteered at a local elementary school. Predeceased by his wife, Chloe, and his son Erik, Ivar was survived by his children Julie, Chris, and Andy; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Paul Harold McKay, on April 10, in Simsbury, Conn. A four-year student from West Hartford, Paul was involved in the Jazz Club, the Political Club, and Student Council. He was a member of the Senior Day Student Committee, the Senior Ethics Committee, the Senior Nominating Committee and was a cast member of The Madwoman of Challiot. Paul also played football, basketball, soccer, and tennis. Paul attended Brown University before starting his career in investment banking, which lasted for more than 40 years. An avid reader and historian and a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Giants, and UConn basketball, he loved gardening, classical music, bridge, tennis, and spending time with his family. Paul was involved in town organizations and served as president of the ABC House and treasurer of the Simsbury Rotary. He was also the Powder Forest Homes first treasurer. According to the family’s obituary for him, Paul “was always generous and kind, and eager to be there for family, friends, and neighbors whenever they needed help.” Preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Taubeneck, Paul was survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda McKay; three sons, Tim McKay, Peter McKay, and John McKay and their spouses; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he adored.

1953

Raymond E. D’Antonio, on April 12. A four-year student from Windsor, Conn., Ray was involved in the Glee Club, Loomistakes, the Endowment Fund, and the Pelicans. He also served on the Sophomore Reception Committee, the Spring Prom Committee, the Senior Sports Committee, Senior Scholarship Committee and was president of the Spanish Club, secretary of the Student Council, and chairman of the Entertainment Committee. Ray also served as head cheerleader. He played football and hockey and was captain of the baseball team during his senior year. At Commencement, Ray was awarded the General Prize. Ray later served as a class agent for many years as well as a reunion fundraising volunteer. He was also a member of both the John Metcalf Taylor and the Common Good societies. Ray attended Wesleyan University before beginning a more than 35-year career at Southern New England Telephone company as Connecticut district manager. He then transitioned to his true calling, launching a successful career as a licensed real estate broker, and creating Pilgrim Realty of Wallingford and later Cheshire, where he continued to practice well into his 80s. He met his wife, Judy, on a blind date at the urging of his best friend, Irving Smith; they were married in 1958. His devotion to Loomis Chaffee helped lead the school to transform the ice hockey program and build the current hockey rink. Ray served as a featured speaker as the oldest living Loomis hockey player at the 100year anniversary celebration of the Loomis Chaffee hockey program in 2017. According to the family’s obituary for him, “Ray opened many doors so others could pass through this life, punctuated by friendship, honesty, confidences, and most of all, happiness. His class and selfless demeanor, taught by his parents, always held that door open for others every time, without fail.” Predeceased by his loving wife, Judy, his daughter, Suzan D’Antonio ’78, and his brothers, Albert “Bud” D’Antonio and Richard D’Antonio, Ray was survived by his brother, Dr. William D’Antonio (former faculty member from 1949-1954) as well as his son, Mark D’Antonio ’79.

1954

William Carl LaFleur, on April 5, in Westerly, R.I. A three-year student from West Hartford, Conn., Carl was involved in the Political Club and served on the Elections Committee and the Sophomore

Reception Committee. He was also elected president of the Student Council and vice president of the Book Exchange. He was a cast member of A Slight Case of Murder and The York Nativity Play. He played football, basketball, and track. At Commencement, he received the Gwendolyn Sedgwick Batchelder Prize. Carl attended Dartmouth College, earned a graduate degree from Southern Connecticut State College in 1973, and earned an administrative certification from Fairfield University in 1979. Over the course of his teaching career, Carl served as a special education teacher at Torrington High School in Torrington, Conn., administered two regional centers for developmentally delayed youth and adults in Connecticut and New Hampshire, and taught special education at Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School in Jaffrey, N.H. After retiring to Rhode Island, he was drawn into the role of principal of the Sacred Heart School in Groton, Conn. Carl also studied at St. Thomas Seminary and was ordained to the permanent Diaconate in 1977 by the Rev. John F. Whealon, Roman Catholic archbishop of Hartford. Carl served for 45 years in this role until his passing. Carl was survived by his wife of 60 years, Dawn LaFleur; his brother, David LaFleur ’60; daughter Susan LaFleur and son Douglas LaFleur and their spouses; three grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was celebrated on April 11 at St. Clare Roman Catholic Church in Westerly, R.I.

1956

Thomas John Dickinson, in Pembroke, Bermuda. A three-year student from Pembroke, Tom was involved in the Student Council and was a member of the Sophomore Reception Committee and played soccer, tennis, basketball, and hockey. Preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lou Holmes, Tom was survived by his wife, Elaine Dickinson; children, Robert Dickinson and Stephanie Carey, and their spouses, and Samantha Dickinson, and Daniel Dickinson; grandchildren, Christopher Joyner, Tyler Dickinson, Ashley Dickinson, and Andrew Loy; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. He was fondly remembered by special friends John Carey, Jim Caverly, Ed Kay, John Dufresne, and Philip Simpson including many cousins, extended family and friends in Bermuda and abroad.

1957

Frank Lewis Ryan II, on January 18, surrounded by his family in his home in Richmond, Va. A threeyear student from Toledo, Ohio, Frank was involved in the Sailing Club, the Ski Club, the Student Endowment Fund, the Elections Committee, and the Student Council. He was active in football, basketball, tennis, and track and served as a cheerleader. He attended Brown University, the University of Toledo, and the University of Michigan. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard on the ice breaker Mackinaw, on the buoy tender Redwood, at several lifeboat stations, and in President Kennedy’s funeral honor guard. Upon earning his master’s degree in business administration, Frank enjoyed an internship with ESSO of Ireland prior to joining the W.R. Grace & Co. Steamer Division in New York City. After a one-year assignment abroad with the Callao, Peru, stevedoring agency, he joined the Grace Line Budget Department as a financial analyst in New York. In 1971, Frank moved to Memphis, Tenn., with his new bride,

Carole, where he became a senior analyst for the W.R. Grace & Co. Agriculture Chemical Mining and Production Division. In 1980, the family relocated to Dallas, Texas, where Frank joined Grace’s Natural Resource Group’s Coal Mining Division as vice-president of finance, and he and Carole raised their three daughters. He spent the last two years of his career as the general manager of Grace Energy. After retirement, Frank volunteered for a Dallas outreach program, tutoring and mentoring underprivileged teens and working with local food pantries. He was an avid reader and loved sailing and the outdoors. Preceded in death by his siblings Nathalie M. Ryan, Burt T. Ryan Jr. ’40, Sarah R. Donnelly, and David M. Ryan ’52, Frank was survived by his wife, Carole Sattler Ryan; his brother Joseph Ryan ’45; his three daughters, Nathalie Ann Ryan, Cynthia Ryan Robertson, and Kerry Ryan Walters, and their spouses; his five grandchildren, Molly McCorkle Robertson, Erin Shiloh Robertson, Caroline Ryan Robertson, Kherrington Dane Walters, and Madilynn Paige Walters; and many nieces and nephews, including Isabel Yordan Troncoso ’03. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Toledo in the spring.

1958

Susan Levin, on March 7. A four-year student from Bloomfield, Conn., Susan was involved in the Political Club and served as the assistant editor of The Chiel. Susan earned an undergraduate degree in fine arts from the University of Michigan and worked as a research associate in genetic testing at both Yale and Rockefeller universities before pursuing a career as a pastry chef in San Francisco. She was a great lover of books, had a pilot’s license, and was an avid sailor. Predeceased by her husband, Jeff Kuhn, she was survived by her siblings, Joel, David, and Jane; and by her nieces and nephews, Rachel, Lily, Peter, and Alec.

1960

Arsine Rustigian Oshagan, on April 28, in Philadelphia, Pa. A four-year student from Hartford, Conn., Arsine was involved in the Glee Club and the Ten Pointers Society and served as the Student Council secretary. She later stayed connected to the school as a member of the Common Good Society. Arsine attended Mount Holyoke College, graduating with distinction with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She went on to earn a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Connecticut. Her honors included Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Mu Epsilon for mathematics. Arsine learned Armenian at the Palandjian Jemaran of Hamazkayin in Beirut, Lebanon, during her years as a student. Over the course of her career, Arsine directed academic programs in three Armenian schools. She recently completed a 21-year career in business management consulting with Gap International of Delaware County, Pa., where she was appointed as a vice-president, specializing in research and development and promoting business and individual transformation. According to the family’s obituary for her, Arsine was a “prominent force in the Philadelphia Armenian community and engaged in organizations and efforts at the local, national, and international level.” She was also a supporter and contributor to the Philadelphia Armenian community, serving on the Board of Trustees of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church, singing in the church choir, and dedicating more than 20 years to teaching Armenian to adults. Preceded in death by her husband, Vahe Oshagan, Arsine was survived by her brother, George Rustigan, and a sister, Jackie Rustigian, and their spouses; stepsons Hayg Oshagan and Ara Oshagan and their families; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church in Philadelphia, Penn., on May 11, 2022.

1963

Peter Moore Antos, on March 20, in Farmington, Conn., with his wife and daughter at his side. A four-year student from West Hartford, Peter was involved in the Library Committee and the Senior Scholarship Committee and served as a medical aide and geometry tutor. He was active in golf and Allyn senior soccer. Peter attended Tufts University, graduating with a degree in economics and psychology. He then earned a master’s degree in business administration from the Columbia University School of Business along with doctoral studies in finance. He began his career with Arnold Bernhard & Company in 1971, where he was a senior analyst/editor for Value Line Investment Survey. In 1976, he joined Connecticut Mutual, working his way up to senior portfolio manager from 1989 to 2000. During that time, Peter and his team were recognized in various investment publications for their successes, and he was dubbed “The Lord of Discipline” due to his investing approach. Before retiring in 2002, he spent two years as senior vice president of equities at One Beacon Insurance. He was also a chartered financial analyst since 1980. During his retirement he took up lawn bowling, enjoyed tending indoor plants, volunteered at Stanley-Whitman House and Museum’s dooryard gardens, and read three newspapers daily and books of various genres, but especially science fiction. Peter was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hartford and served on its Board of Trustees as a chairman and a treasurer. He was also a member of the church council, the church finance chairman, webmaster, and Sunday services sound operator. During the 1980s he also coached in the West Hartford Soccer League. Peter was survived by his immediate family; his siblings, Martha Herrick and David Antos and their spouses; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and a great-nephew. A celebration of life and memorial service was held on June 12 at the United Methodist Church of Hartford.

1964

Suzanne Sherwood Cane, on March 29, at her home in Baltimore, Md. A four-year student from West Hartford, Conn., Suzanne was involved in the Tutoring Committee, Committee X, and Le Cercle Français. She was the business manager of The Epilogue and on The Chiel reportorial staff. Later in life, Suzanne remained connected to the Loomis Chaffee community as a member of the Common Good Society. Suzanne earned a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College with a major in French language and literature and a master’s degree in library science from Simmons College. After living in Zurich, Switzerland, for three years, where she served as the librarian at the Inter-Community School, Suzanne moved with her husband to Providence, R.I., where she began a 25-year career as the lower school librarian at the Lincoln School, where she also taught Great Books. In 1990, she expanded her teaching to introduce courses in French language for students in elementary school as well as Advanced Placement French to high school seniors. After her retirement in 2000, Suzanne continued to tutor students in French and taught English as a Second Language to recent immigrants. Suzanne was an avid reader, participating in several book groups, and enjoyed rollerblading, hiking, swimming, cross country skiing and gourmet cooking. She also participated in the R.I. Lifelong Learning Collaborative as both a student and a course organizer and as a member of the Curriculum Committee. She loved the U.S. National Parks,

Yellowstone in particular. Along with her friend and colleague Janet Chapple, an authority on Yellowstone National Park, Suzanne translated into English from the original in French a 19th-century account of an early visit to Yellowstone National Park written in 1886 by a Belgian judge and travel writer, Jules Leclerq. Their work was published as Yellowstone, Land of Wonders in 2017. Suzanne was survived by her husband of 55 years, David Cane ’62; her sister, Marjorie Freeman; her children, Rachel Cane and Eli Cane and their spouses; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

1973

Cleveland Bradford Horton, on October 8, 2021, in Barrington, N.H. A one-year student from Brussels, Belgium, Cleve grew up in Europe, attending schools in Switzerland and Belgium before coming to the Island for his senior year. After graduation, Cleve earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Vassar College. He became a bureau chief at Advertising Age magazine in Los Angeles, Calif., and was a co-owner, with his then wife, Lindy Cobb Horton, of Calef’s Country Store in Barrington. Cleve and Lindy restored and expanded the store that had remained in the Calef family since 1869. Under their leadership the store came to serve as a gathering place for the community, putting on annual events such as the Truck Show, chili cook-offs, and crafts fairs. It also became a regular stop for politicians and a tourist destination for travelers. Cleve was a passionate journalist and an avid reader, and he was interested in theater, sports, and politics. He was survived by his sisters, Hilary Douglass Horton and Lydia Stuart Horton; his brother, Christopher Wells Horton; his sister-in-law, Jo Ann Van Reenen; and his brotherin-law, Charles Otto.

1977

Bruce Dawson, on April 9, at home surrounded by his family. A four-year student from Westport, Mass., Bruce was involved in the Darwin Club and competed on the wrestling and golf teams. Bruce later served as a reunion volunteer and was a member of the Common Good Society. He was a lifelong resident of Westport and was the chief executive officer for Central Tools in Cranston, R.I. An avid golfer, Bruce was a member of the Acoaxet Club in Westport and was a collector of ceramics. He also served on the board of the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts; loved his dogs, Toffee and Isabeau; and enjoyed grilling with his “green egg.” Preceded in death by his father, Alec Dawson, Bruce was survived by his mother, Nancy Dawson; his wife, Rose Esson; and his siblings, David “Scotty” Dawson ’80, and Anne Marshall Brown.

John Parkhill Lowe, on March 1, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A two-year student from Hartford, Conn., John was involved in the Student Council and was a member of the lacrosse and football teams. After attending Boston University, John spent time traveling, exploring, and flyfishing across the western United States. John settled in St. George, Utah, where he met the love of his life, Virginia. A creative entrepreneur and devoted customer relations professional, John started multiple businesses, including a shipping company called The Mail Place. He also worked for Sherwin Williams in his later years. John loved playing tennis as a young man and was a devoted golfer and fisherman his entire life. He enjoyed long road trips, gardening, photography, and admiring the natural world around him. Preceded in death by Lindsay Altschul and Joel Casey, his true and loyal friends of many years, and his partner, Virginia Passey, he was survived by his siblings, Raymond and Nathalie, and their spouses; his nieces and nephews; his colleagues at Sherwin Williams; and his many close friends. An online memorial was held on June 4, 2022.

1984

Charlaina Ann Wilson, on April 20, surrounded by her family at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. A two-year student from Guilford, Conn., Charlaina was involved in Spectrum and the Spanish Club and served as a tour guide and a member of the Student Council. She was involved in soccer, tennis, track, and swimming and diving. Charlaina attended the University of Connecticut and worked as an artist and jewelry maker. She enjoyed tennis, mountain biking, and loved her Maltese dog, Zak. Preceded in death by her father, Edward F. Wilson Jr., Charlaina was survived by her sisters, Vanessa Wilson, Donna Barker, and Serena Wilson; and her brother, Edward F. Wilson III ’83. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 29 at St. George’s Church in Guilford.

2012

Vijay Mansukhani, in April. A three-year student from Kingston, Jamaica, Vijay was involved in the Debate Society, International Students Association, and Cricket Club. He played lacrosse, club basketball, and ultimate frisbee. Vijay earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. He was in the process of completing a master’s degree in business administration at Pace University’s Lublin School of Business in New York City at the time of his passing. According to his family obituary, Vijay was “ambitious and persistent, honing his knowledge and skills to become proficient in financial research, financial forecasting, analytical thinking, data management, and project management.” He had diverse interests, talents, and hobbies and embraced adventure, traveling across the globe, tasting different cuisines, and spending time with his family and friends. Vijay was a philanthropist who grew by serving others and was loving, caring, and inclusive, treating everyone he met like family. Vijay was survived by his parents, Gui and Mala Mansukhani; numerous loving relatives; and many friends.

Former Faculty

Photo: Loomis Chaffee Archives Samuel Whitefield Stevenson Jr., on March 28. Steve attended Princeton University, where he taught Italian for a year after graduation. He was appointed to the Loomis Chaffee faculty in 1960, initially teaching French before switching to teach English, which he continued until his retirement in 2006. In addition to teaching, Stevie served as a dorm head for decades and coached several sports, including track, football, and basketball. He especially enjoyed his years coaching girls JV basketball. Former student Patricia D. Novak Kroll ’77 remembers Steve as “the first teacher who spoke to me as if I were an adult with valuable insights – and I have heard other students say the same. He was the first person to tell me that while we should all evolve and improve, there was no reason to

change who I inherently was – a shy introvert, telling me he was also one. Not because it was inherently good to be one, but because it was me, and I should always be who I was. After years of hearing I should be more extroverted, this changed my mindset and made me begin to embrace my own self (also funnily enough, making me less shy). Steve took his own advice on evolving and was always thinking about and trying to improve his teaching. He loved all his students, especially those who initially struggled but whom he found a way to help. He told me not long before he died that he felt that by teaching he had done with his life just exactly what he was supposed to do, and that made him happy.” After retiring, Steve divided his time between a longtime home in South Yarmouth, Mass., where he loved to kayak and fish, and a new home in his hometown of Richmond, Va., where he was delighted to be near his family. His love of reading and opera continued no matter where he was, and he always had multiple books in progress. He was always happy to meet former students and hear their updates. An English teacher in the classroom, he was much more than that as his real goal was to teach his students to think, and he was delighted when his students figured that out. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Holbrook Stevenson, and son, Philip Carlyle Stevenson ’79, Steve was survived by his sister, Ruth Stevenson; his nephews and nieces, William Hendricks, Andrew Nicol, Genevieve Hendricks, Sarah Hendricks, and Heather Nicol, and their respective partners; his five great-nieces and -nephews; and several cousins. A memorial service was scheduled for August 20 in Founders Chapel.

Harvard Vaughn Knowles, on March 24. Harvey taught English on the Island from 1962 to 1974. Over the course of his 12-year tenure, he became the English Department head. In addition to his teaching and coaching responsibilities, Harvey found time to attend graduate school, earning a master's degree in English from Duke University in 1968. His passion, and the focus of his thesis, was the plays of William Shakespeare. In 1974, Harvey joined Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H., where he was an instructor and department chair as the Thomas S. and Elinor B. Lamont Professor of English. Among many other awards, he was the recipient of the Brown Teaching Award (1993) and the Outstanding Teacher Award, U.S. Department of Education (1999); and he was named a Klingenstein Fellow at Columbia University (1978–1979). Harvey enjoyed teaching his favorite works of literature, including Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Ernest Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, and Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. During his retirement, he taught several summer programs on Moby Dick for Exeter faculty and alumni. In addition to teaching, Harvey loved to travel in the United States, Europe, and Africa. According to the family obituary, when asked if he was ever sad that he never had children, he responded, “But I had had children. Thousands of them. And all from my classroom.” Harvey is survived by his sister, Marlene Dubay; and several nieces and nephews. (See page 92 for a “Reflections” essay about Harvey’s lasting influence.)

Former Staff

Carlton Martin “Marty” Perkins, on February 4. In his retirement, Marty took care of the Savage/ Johnson Rink and mowed the lawns on the Island. Marty graduated from Windsor High School, received his associate degree, and went to work for the Travelers Insurance Company. While working there, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco, Calif. After serving his country, Marty returned to his job at Travelers, where he was employed as a supervisor/data processor, retiring after many years of service. Marty was remembered as a man who was giving, caring, and appreciated the simple things in life. He loved the Yankees, often traveling to Florida for their spring training. Marty also loved spending summer vacations in Castine, Maine, where he had a small family cabin on the beach, and he enjoyed taking his sailboat out on the ocean and visiting with family. A well-respected community member, one of Marty’s greatest joys was being a member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a trained firefighter, drove the fire trucks, trained new volunteers, and was an all-around wealth of knowledge and a resource for the entire fire department. Upon his retirement, his role became more administrative, and he kept the fire department running smoothly, making sure the department had the right supplies and equipment. Preceded in death by his parents; his aunts Doris Lovely, Anita Mortimer, and Mary Emma Clark; his uncles Alan and Glenn Perkins; and his cousins Sally Phillips and Jean Kerns, Marty was survived by his cousins Ann Lovely, Bruce Mortimer, Frances Clark, Robert Clark Jr., John Clark, Andrea Perkins Dyer, Chris Perkins, and Ted Perkins; his close friends; his “brothers” at the fire station; and other extended family. A memorial service was held on March 10 at the Carmon Funeral Home in Windsor, Conn. He was buried with military and fire department honors.

Jamaal Alphonzo Brinson, on March 17, in Hartford, Conn. A Flik Independent School Dining employee, Jamaal worked in the Loomis Chaffee dining hall until his untimely death. Jamaal was well-known and liked in the school community. His family obituary describes him as a warm-spirited, gentle-natured, fun-loving person who raised everyone’s spirits and brought humor and laughter to everyone he met. An active member of the St. John’s Full Gospel Deliverance Church in Bloomfield who loved to play the drums, Jamaal was also on assignment as a drummer with the Sanctuary of Faith and Glory Church in Windsor at the time of his passing. Preceded in death by his father, Joe Whitman, Jamaal was survived by his mother, Barbara Brown, and step-father, Raymond Brown; his brother, Terence Brown; and numerous friends and family members.

More News

The Alumni Office has learned of the passing of Anthony Regensburg ’45 on March 2, 2022; Donald D. Borden ’46 on October 17, 2020; former faculty member Elaine Title Lowengard ’46 on June 21, 2022; Joyce Elizabeth Greene Wilson ’48 on July 23, 2020; William Monteth Vibert ’48 on June 10, 2022; Francis Wickham Kraemer ’50 on May 20, 2022; Frank Wells Langbehn ’55 on January 30, 2022; Harriet Palmer Shea ’57 on July 3, 2022; John Wibel ’61 on May 4, 2019; Janet Susan Scharr Gochberg ’81 on March 9, 2022; former employee Karl G. Schweiger on June 27, 2022; former employee Ursula Uhlig on June 8, 2022; and former library staff member Jamie Vernon on June 25, 2022. More information, as available, will be printed in future editions.