’39 James F. Stebbins ’39 It is with regret that we share the news of James’ death on January 9, 2022; he was 90 years old. James was born in New York City and grew up in Muttontown. After Green Vale, James attended Salisbury School and Trinity College. He went on to serve in the Air Force, then as President of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Military Order Loyal Legion of the United States, a Peace Officer of the State of New York, and Deputy Sheriff of Rockland County. James was a member at The Brook, The Saratoga Reading Room, Meadow Brook Club, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, and Piping Rock Club. His love for dogs and commitment to their welfare led him to become Chairman of the ASPCA, President of The Leash, and Treasurer of the Westminster Kennel Club. James’ career began at Hoppin, Watson Inc., before he co-founded Ross, Stebbins, Schellbach, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange firm. James was predeceased by his sister. He is survived by his wife, brother, two sons, two grandchildren, and his dog.
’44 Theodora Winthrop Hooton ’44 It is with regret that we share the news of Theodora’s death on August 23, 2021; she was 92 years old. Theodora was a longtime supporter of Winthrop Hospital and Planting Fields Arboretum. She is survived by her son Thomas L. Higginson, Jr. ’63, daughter Elizabeth Higginson Rideman ’67, son Robert, daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, four grandchildren-inlaw, and four great-grandchildren.
’49 Joan Babcock Brady ’49 It is with regret that we share the news of Joan’s death on July 21, 2021; she was 87 years old. After Green Vale, Joan attended Briarcliff College to study art and joined the Art Students League in New York City. She married James C. Brady and they lived in Far Hills, New Jersey to raise their
three children. Joan’s art exhibits began in 1968 and continued for five decades. The Tatistcheff Gallery in New York City represented her work in six one-woman shows from 1983 to 2000. She served on numerous boards including Mind/Body Medical Institute, Morristown Memorial Hospital, The Marion Institute, Vermont Studio Center, Far Hills Country Day School, and St. George’s School. Joan was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by her three children, their spouses, and two granddaughters.
’50 Hazel Bryan Tracy ’50 It is with regret that we share the news of Hazel’s death on November 11, 2021; she was 86 years old. After Green Vale, Hazel attended Miss Hall’s School, Bradford College, and Columbia University School of General Studies. She spent a year studying French and art history at Reid Hall in Paris, France. Hazel taught music and visual arts at The Diller-Quaile School of Music, and was a longtime docent and tour guide at the Museum of Natural History. After retiring to Vermont, Hazel devoted her time to the Friends of the West River Trail and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. She was predeceased by her siblings James T. Bryan, Jr. ’31, Hope Bryan Oelsner ’33, William L. Bryan ’34, Ruth Bryan Colgrove ’38, Joy Bryan Bacon ’44, and Robert A. Bryan ’45. She is survived by her husband, five children, thirteen grandchildren, and twentyeight nieces and nephews.
’51 Mary Ellen Nichols Fahs ’51 It is with regret that we share the news of Mary Ellen’s death on March 20, 2021; she was 84 years old. Mary Ellen attended West Side School before attending Green Vale. After Green Vale, she went on to Miss Porter’s School and Smith College. She graduated in 1958 with a degree in art history. In 1960, she married Raymond Ziegler Fahs. Mary Ellen served as President of the New York Junior League where she advocated for racial, gender, and academic equality. She went on to serve as the Director of Volunteer Services at the Early Childhood Development Center in East Harlem. In 1987, she obtained a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Mary Ellen worked for the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice as a psychologist for underserved children. She founded an Infant School to work with parents
Class Notes with drug and alcohol dependency and served as President of New York’s Public Education Association. She served as a deacon and lay pastoral associate, and received a “Deacons’ Award Citation” from All Souls Church for her service and dedication. Mary Ellen is survived by her son, grandchildren, nieces, and nephew. Her brother Thomas W.S. Nichols ’52 died after her passing. She was predeceased by her husband.
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Vale, Sally attended The Masters School and Wheaton College, where she studied philosophy. She obtained a master’s degree from Hofstra University. She went on to teach English as a second language for over thirty years. Sally served on the board of the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, the College Women’s Association of Japan, Maine Maritime Museum, MidCoast Hospital, The Bath Garden Club, West Bath Historical Society, and many other organizations. She was predeceased by her husband, daughter, and son-in-law. She is survived by three children, their spouses, and five grandchildren.
William H. Miller, Jr. ’53
Sara “Sally” Terry Graves ’53
It is with regret that we share the news of William’s death on August 30, 2021; he was 82 years old. After Green Vale, Bill attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where he played on the varsity soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse teams. He went on to attend Princeton University, where he played on the varsity ice hockey team and was a member of the Ivy Club. Bill served in the United States Navy and achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He went on to earn his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1966. After a few years in New York, Bill and his wife moved to Wilson Point, Connecticut. He worked as a trusts and estates attorney with Humes, Botzow, Wagner, and Miller, and finished his career at Davidson, Dawson & Clark, LLP. Bill coached his sons’ hockey teams and served on the board of several organizations. He is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, sister, brother, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
It is with regret that we share the news of Sally’s death on October 17, 2021; she was 83 years old. Sally was born in New York and grew up in Syosset and Laurel Hollow. After Green
“Sadly, our class lost William “Bill” H. Miller, Jr. ’53 in 2021 and Philip C. Iglehart ’53 in 2020. Thanks to Philip, I had the pleasure of duck hunting in Maryland with him for the last thirteen years. Francis “Timmy” M. Weld ’53, Frederic B. Underwood ’53, H. P. “Bunny” Baldwin Terry, Jr. ’53, and John F. Righter ’52 joined us for many fun times. 2023 will be the year for us
Anthony S. Hoyt: tabloidman@gmail.com
Thomas W.S. Nichols ’52 It is with regret that we share the news of Thomas’ death on September 9, 2021; he was 83 years old. Thomas attended West Side School before attending Green Vale. After Green Vale, he attended Pomfret School, where he was a member of the crew team. Thomas went on to join the Marine Corps and then attended the University of Pennsylvania and New York University where he studied economics. He worked as a loan officer at Manufacturers Hanover Trust and then as a stockbroker for Collins and Day. In 1984, Thomas and his wife moved to Maine where he worked for Livada Securities. He settled in his family home in Deer Isle, Maine with his many dogs. He was predeceased by his wife, halfbrother Willard A. Baldwin ’40, and sister Mary Ellen Nichols Fahs ’51. He is survived by his stepson, nephew, and niece. ’53 Henry S. Reeder, Jr.: hsreeder@comcast.net
Henry “Dusty” S. Reeder, Jr.’53
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