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Mary Knowlton Sulzer
Patricia Barry Baker
The Alumni Office recently learned of Mary’s death on March 6, 2017; she was 98 years old. Mary is survived by her brothers Hugh Knowlton, Jr. ‘35, Winthrop Knowlton ‘40 and Stanley Knowlton, as well as her daughter, son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Alumni Office recently learned of Patricia’s death on May 19, 2018.
George D. O’Neill It is with regret that we share the news of George’s death on June 27, 2019. After Green Vale, he graduated from St. Mark’s School in 1945 and Harvard College in 1950. George was a Midshipman in the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps from 1945-1946. He began his career working at Chase Manhattan Bank and spent 13 years at Train & Cabot. Later, George founded and was chairman of Meriwether Capital in 1977, a private investment firm in New York, as well as chairman of Capewell Components Company, Segrest Holdings, Tonka Water Company and Wood Pro, Inc. Finally, he served as a Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from 1991-1999. George was involved in numerous educational, arts and community organizations in Oyster Bay. He was predeceased by his wife, brother Grover O’Neill, Jr. ‘36 and sister Catharine O’Neill Heyes ‘38, and is survived by six children and a large extended family.
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The Alumni Office recently learned of Cecily’s death on January 28, 2019.
Robert D. Craigmyle
Jessie Pennoyer Snyder
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Cecily Delafield
‘53 Henry “Dusty” S. Reeder, Jr.: hreeder@arcusa.com
Nancy Olmsted Kaehr The Alumni Office recently learned of Nancy’s death on October 4, 2018. She is survived by her husband and brother Robert M. Olmsted ‘54.
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‘37 The Alumni Office recently learned of Jessie’s death on May 1, 2018; she was 91 years old. Jessie is survived by her brother, Robert M. Pennoyer ‘39, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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‘45 Grace Dyer Aarons It is with regret that we share the news of Grace’s death on December 23, 2019; she was 90 years old. After Green Vale, Grace attended Chapin School in New York City, Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut and Brillantmont International School in Switzerland. She graduated from Barmore College in New York City. Grace received formal training as a lyric soprano and was a member of the Baltimore Choral Society, Baltimore Civic Opera, and a charter member of the Connecticut Choral Society. She was also an ardent supporter of the performing arts and animal rights. Grace is survived by her son, daughter, granddaughter and longtime companion, and was predeceased by her elder son and brother Elisha Dyer, Jr. ‘46.
Rosalie Coe Weir The Alumni Office recently learned of Rosalie’s death on June 30, 2018. She was a generous and anonymous benefactor with a particular interest in The Arts.
The Alumni Office recently learned of Robert’s death on March 28, 2019. After Green Vale, he graduated from St. Paul’s School in 1951, Yale University with a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 1955 and Columbia Law School with a Bachelor of Laws in 1961. Robert was a Lieutenant and jet-fighter-bomber pilot with a Global Mission in the United States Air Force from 1955-1961. Later, he practiced as an attorney, businessman and consultant in the technology field. Robert is survived by his wife and children.
‘49 Mary “Pat” Doubleday Irons The Alumni Office recently learned of Pat’s death on December 10, 2017; she was 83 years old. After Green Vale, Pat attended Ethel Walker School and Vassar College. During her college years, Pat met and later married Henry Clay Irons. They raised their family on Long Island while she continued to work. Pat was the Editor of Baby Talk, a magazine for expectant mothers based in New York City. In the late 1980’s, she and Harry moved to Vero Beach, Florida where they lived together until her death. Pat is survived by her sisters Marguerite Doubleday Buck ‘52 and Dorothy Doubleday Massey ‘53, sons Henry Clay Irons ‘69 and George Chester Irons ‘73, daughter Carol Louise Irons Ross ‘74 and extended family.
‘52 Anthony S. Hoyt “I am living happily in Palm Springs and enjoying good health.”
Henry “Dusty” S. Reeder, Jr. “After a successful 60th reunion in May of 2014, our classes decided that it was not prudent to wait until our 70th to gather once more. Thus in September 2019, a loyal and able group of alumni from the Classes of 1953 and 1954 gathered again in Greenwich, CT for a wonderful luncheon and a chance to have fun remembrances. We were joined by Head of School Jesse Dougherty and Associate Director of Development Alexandra Shaheen, both of whom helped us catch up on what is happening at the School. We all agreed we would test the water in another five years and try for a 70th. I suspect we might set a record for “senior” reunions, but perhaps I am wrong. My sincere thanks to Mimi Colgate Kirk ‘54 and Bill Nickerson ‘53 who helped to make the event possible.”
For the twelfth consecutive year, Dusty and Philip Iglehart ‘53 gathered this winter with other friends to hunt in Maryland. GVS alumni who have joined them in past years include Fred Underwood ‘53, Bunny Terry ‘53, Timmy Weld ‘53 and John Righter ‘52.
