Class of 1945

Lorraine Adler Rosen ’45, of New York City; May 17. She worked at Filene’s and later volunteered at Charlton Memorial Hospital and managed her husband’s medical office. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, a granddaughter, and a great-grandson.    

Martha Hunt Stevens ’45, of Burlington, Vt.; Oct. 19. She worked for New England Telephone Company before getting married. Her husband’s job took them to California, Ohio, New York, and finally to Vermont while raising a family. She enjoyed playing golf and traveling. She was a member of the Burlington Country Club and College Street Congregational Church. She is survived by two sons; sister Anne Hunt Brock ’51; a niece; and a nephew. 

Briggs A. Hoffmann Jr. ’45, of St. Louis, Mo.; Apr. 25. He had a 44-year career in the insurance business and was a retired vice president and treasurer of the Charles L. Crane Agency. A World War II veteran, he was a member of the Annunziata Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society for 18 years. He is survived by a son, two granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren. 

Henry D. Sharpe Jr. ’45, of Concord, Mass., and Sorrento, Me.; July 1. He joined Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing in 1946 and in 1951, at the age of 27, succeeded his father as president and CEO. He later served as chairman until retiring in 1996. He was fluent in French and was able to speak German and Italian. He developed a passion for writing and authored numerous stories and poems and was known for his “Hankisms.” He and his wife raised their children between homes, adventures, and travels across the U.S. and internationally. He was involved in conservation efforts and created a conservation grant for an easement on Stave Island, Me., to ensure the ecosystem of the larger Frenchman Bay. Having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he earned two battle stars. He served on several boards, including the United Way, Providence Journal, R.I. Public Radio, and many civic and philanthropic organizations, and he was an emeritus member of Brown’s Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; daughter Sarah A. Sharpe ’86 MAT; sons Henry III ’77 and Douglas ’79; and five grandchildren, including Eleanor T. Sharpe ’13, Henry W. Sharpe ’17, Austen E. Sharpe ’18, and
Lucien W. Sharpe ’24.

Robin Abraham ’45, of San Antonio, Tex.; July 10. After graduating from Brown and serving in the U.S. Navy he was admitted to the Juilliard School, where he studied cello, violin, double bass, and piano. Subsequently he earned a position in the Gershwin Orchestra and toured throughout the U.S. and Canada. In New Orleans, he auditioned successfully for a position in the San Antonio Symphony, which he held from 1954 to 1957. He also played with a piano trio at the St. Anthony Hotel and played violin in the Austin Symphony for several years. He played numerous recitals on cello with his wife collaborating as pianist. After moving to San Antonio, he and his wife taught music in the San Antonio Independent School District and privately at the  Highland Park Music Studio. In 1973, they moved to Northside School of Music, where he also sold string-instrument supplies and sheet music and offered instrument repairs. Together they established the Music Foundation of San Antonio, which has provided funds to hundreds of needy students. They both taught well into their 90s and were active members of the San Antonio Music Teachers Association, with Robin serving as president from 1967 to 1969. San Antonio Music Teachers Association and Musical Bridges Around the World honored them for their years of excellence in teaching. Later, Robin founded the R&P Land Company, through which he bought and sold real estate and contracted building construction and maintenance. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; a daughter and son-in-law; a son and his partner; and several nieces and nephews.

William A. Stoops Jr. ’45, of Falmouth, Me., formerly of Needham, Mass. and Freedom, N.H.; Apr. 1. After Brown and service in the U.S. Navy, where he attained the rank of lieutenant, he attended Harvard Business School. He worked at Sylvania Electric for many years. In 1982, he and his family moved to homes in Maine and New Hampshire and he continued his career in the defense business as a manager at Bath Iron Works. In retirement, finally able to pursue his sailing passion full-time, he and his son purchased a 36-foot Swan sloop and cruised the coastal waters. He participated in several Marion-Bermuda races and stood behind the helm well into his 90s, including a sail from South Bristol, Me., to Falmouth at the age of 95. Equally remarkable was his piloting a Cessna 172 Skyhawk at the age of 97. He served as treasurer of the Freedom local library before moving to Falmouth in 2018. He is survived by his wife, Sally; a daughter and son-in-law; two sons, including William III ’78; two daughters-in-law; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

Irma Rosengard Hyman ’45, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Providence; Sept. 27, 2021, just two weeks after her 97th birthday. After Brown, she received her master’s from Boston University, married, started a family, and worked as a social worker. Her commitment to social work spanned a long career, beginning in Colorado at Denver’s Florence Crittenton Home for Unwed Mothers. Back in Rhode Island, she worked for the Traveler’s Aid Society of R.I. before joining the Meeting Street School team, becoming the director of the early intervention program and serving in that role for 20 years. She retired in 1989. In retirement she volunteered as a docent for RISD and she and her husband enjoyed attending Brown’s Community for Learning in Retirement classes, sailing, and traveling. They moved to Nevada in 1998 and continued to seek out academic and service opportunities. She is survived by two children, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Dorothy H. von Hacht ’45, of Milford, Conn.; Jan. 4. She was a research assistant at both Yale and Stanford, then began her 37-year teaching career. She volunteered at the Milford Red Cross for many years and was a member of the Milford Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid fan of the New York Giants and the UConn football and basketball teams.

Jeanne Spiehler Leinen ’45, of Pittsford, N.Y.; Nov. 20. She married in 1948, started a family, and settled in Henrietta, N.Y., where she was involved with community activities and cofounded the Friends of Henrietta Library. She also served as PTA chair of the Rush-Henrietta School district. After moving to Pittsford, she served as president of the Rochester General Hospital Association Board and was a member of many clubs. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed traveling throughout the Caribbean and Europe. She had a second home in Antigua. She is survived by a daughter, a son, three daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Guy W. Fiske ’45, of Hobe Sound, Fla.; Nov. 21. He entered Brown and joined the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, was commissioned as an ensign, and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed by General Electric in various marketing management positions; then was corporate vice president of ITT Corporation; and then later executive vice president at General Dynamics Corporation. Called to serve again, he was undersecretary of energy during the Reagan administration and was later promoted to deputysecretary of commerce. He then returned to the private sector and began buying, managing, and selling companies after restructuring them. He was an accomplished artist and took lessons until the week before his death. He enjoyed traveling, reading, playing cards, and playing golf. He is survived by three daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandchildren.

James O. Starkweather ’45, of Riverside, Conn.; Oct. 22, two weeks shy of his 98th birthday. He joined Brown’s Naval ROTC, graduating in two and half years as a Navy ensign with a mechanical engineering degree. Upon the completion of his military service, he earned a master’s degree from MIT. He went on to work in the paper industry, first at Great Northern Paper Company (Me.) as a chief engineer supervising the construction and start-up of their large new paper mill. In 1957 he and his family moved to Greenwich, Conn., and his career evolved from designing mills to focusing on energy conservation. He became active in paper industry association efforts to analyze industry energy usage and reduce dependence on foreign oil. After moving to Riverside, he was recruited as a crew member for several ocean-racing opportunities, including many Newport to Bermuda races, as well as Vineyard, Block Island, and Halifax races. He was an accomplished navigator and was featured on the August 1949 cover of Yachting magazine. He was a member of Riverside Yacht Club, where he served as Commodore in 1975 and was awarded the Club’s highest service award. He also served as treasurer of Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary and deacon of First Congregational Church of Greenwich, was an elected member of Greenwich Representative Town Meeting, and was a longtime volunteer in the AARP tax assistance program. He is survived by his wife, Mary; five daughters, including Martha Altreuter ’79, Julie Halloran ’85, and Mary Bushman ’86; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

Robert B. Hill ’45, of Minneapolis; Sept. 4. He owned and operated a water treatment company. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; a son-in-law; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

Walter C. Cotter ’45, of Stuart, Fla.; Oct. 27. He attended Boston University before entering the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his military service, he resumed his premedical education at Brown, then attended medical school at Tufts University. He returned to Rhode Island to begin a long career as a physician, working on the staff of several Rhode Island hospitals. In the final two decades of his surgical practice, he assumed a leading role in the development and leadership of the neurosurgical center at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Providence and was named chief of neurosurgery at both St. Joseph’s and Kent County hospitals. He was frequently called upon by local media to provide medical insights, notably on Vinnie “Paz” Pazienza and the death of Robert F. Kennedy. He was named president of both the Rhode Island and New England neurosurgical societies and was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He retired in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Mary; six children and their spouses, including daughter Betsy Wisehart ’81 and son David ’77; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 

Otilia Ramos Magee ’45, of Houston; July 28. She taught French and was head of the foreign language department at Clear Lake High School. In addition to teaching, she owned Hodge Podge yarn and gift shop. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, and caring for several cats. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, a son, a grandson, and
three great-grandchildren. 

Audrey Mishel Cooper ’45, of West Newton, Mass.; May 22. She was the secretary at Underwood School in Newton Corner for 27 years. Service to others was important to her and she and her late husband David were pioneers in the city helping to establish early childcare and afterschool programs at Family Access of Newton. She chaired the board of trustees of the Newton Free Library, cochaired the steering committee to establish the Newton Senior Center, and was a founding member of Temple Shalom of Newton. She was also past chair of the Ward 3 Newton Democratic Committee. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, two granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren.

Robert G. Walker ’45, of South Dartmouth, Mass.; Feb. 19. He entered Brown in 1941 and joined the Navy ROTC. In 1944, he was commissioned as an Ensign USNR and deployed. Following World War II, he returned to Brown to complete his engineering degree. Throughout his career he served at sea commanding three ships and onshore working on the staffs of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. He retired in October 1968 with the rank of Captain and returned to South Dartmouth to begin a business career. From 1975 to 2001 he was the owner of Walker Reel Company. He is survived by his wife, Jane; four daughters; two sons-in-law; nine grandsons; and four great-grandchildren.

Abraham Ehrenhaus ’45, of Providence; Jan. 22. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II and completing his degree at Brown, he joined his father’s business, American Wallpaper Co., which he helped to grow. After retiring, he took on leadership positions with Union Savings Bank, including serving as chair of the board for many years. He volunteered in the community, was chair of the Fall River Red Cross, helped found the Fall River Soup Kitchen, and was involved with the Fall River Historical Society and the Marine Museum. He enjoyed reading and solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, collecting stamps, and playing the flute, which for years he played with the New Bedford Symphony and the Swansea Community Band. He is survived by three daughters, two sons-in-law, six grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

George L. Cady ’45, of Tempe, Ariz.; Feb. 11. After Brown, he pursued a career in electrical contracting construction. He was president of MacNutt Electrical Co. in New York City and retired in 1985 as general manager of the Rocky Mountain Division of Dynalectric in Denver. He was the longtime chair of the Architectural Review Committee at Moss Creek. An avid golfer, he achieved four holes-in-one. He is survived by four children and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

William F. Kahl ’45, of Slingerlands, N.Y.; Dec. 4. While obtaining his master’s degree, he taught at Boston University. After earning his PhD he then moved to Simmons College, where he served as provost for almost a decade. He left Simmons to join Russell Sage College in Troy, N.Y., and served as president from 1976 until his retirement in 1988. He was a historian and strong advocate for women’s education. At both Simmons and Sage he focused on modernizing the curriculum for women’s education, opening the way for women to have careers beyond the prescribed roles of that era. He was active in the community, serving on multiple boards, including the Hudson River Valley Association, Albany Symphony Orchestra, State Bank of Albany, Tenement Museum in New York City, Albany Institute of History and Art, Wildwood School, and Albany Academy for Girls. He was an avid reader and enjoyed walking in nature and visiting museums and historical sites. He and his wife traveled extensively in Europe, Turkey, and China and spent the summers enjoying the arts by listening to classical music at Tanglewood, watching the ballet at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, or attending an opera at Glimmerglass. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and two children.

Roger W. Frost ’45, of Worcester, Mass.; June 16. He worked his way through Brown, interrupting his studies to serve as a Naval officer during World War II. When the war ended, he married, settled in Worcester, and raised seven children. He became the third-generation owner of Frost Stamp Works, renaming it Frost Manufacturing Corp. and growing it from a small rubber stamp shop to a full-service sign and stamp business. He was an avid fisherman. A proud and enthusiastic Rotarian, Roger was a 70-year member of the Worcester Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, and past club president and district governor. Following his wife’s passing, he became a member of The Briarwood Community in Worcester, where he was known as “The Mayor of Briarwood.” He was a tireless advocate for the organization and for what he called senior empowerment. He pushed his fellow residents to get involved and stay active, including founding the Briarwood Broadcasting Company, a cable television station operated 12 hours a day, seven days a week by a committee of dedicated residents. He is survived by two daughters, four sons, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. 

Banice M. Webber ’45, of New York City, formerly of Providence; May 27, from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. He graduated from Tufts Medical School and was sent to Korea in 1952 as an Army surgeon. He went on to become a radiation oncologist and founded Radiation Oncology Associates in Providence. He was a fellow in the department of radiation oncology at Tufts New England Medical Center, an attending radiation oncologist at Rhode Island Hospital, and a member of the Brown medical school faculty. He was a clinical associate professor emeritus of radiation medicine at Brown and an associate professor of radiation oncology at Tufts University School of Medicine. His medical career included positions as president of New England Cancer Society and as a trustee of Miriam Hospital and Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. He published numerous medical papers and articles, retired in 2003, and then tutored 4th- and 5th-grade children at the Paul Cuffee School. A lifelong sailing enthusiast, he also enjoyed photography, music, and traveling. He is survived by two daughters, their spouses, and four grandchildren.

Margaret Sullivan Palmer ’45, of Newport, R.I.; Apr. 18. She was an English teacher at Rogers High School for more than 35 years. An avid reader, she was a member of The Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport Historical Society, Newport Art Museum, and Friends of the Waterfront. In retirement she volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, seven grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Patricia McKanna Ratigan ’45, of East Greenwich, R.I.; Feb. 12.  She worked as an accountant for Price Waterhouse during the war, later taught English at the University of Idaho, then worked for a newspaper in Denver, before marrying and settling in East Greenwich. After raising a family, she worked at the East Greenwich Pendulum as an editor and at Typesetting Services in Providence, where she specialized in proofreading German and French language articles. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and playing bridge. She is survived by a daughter; four sons, including Daniel ’86; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.

Walter P. Gunn Jr. ’45, of Longmeadow, Mass.; Feb. 28. His college education was interrupted by the war, during which he served in the U.S. Army. He was discharged with the rank of staff sergeant and awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He returned to Brown and upon graduation worked in the lumber industry. In 1967, he and his father started the Garelco Sales Company, a lumber wholesaler and wood packaging company located in East Longmeadow. He was a past member of Colony Club of Springfield and the Longmeadow Country Club. He enjoyed fly-fishing, cross-country skiing, sailing, and playing golf. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law and a granddaughter.

Richard Silverman ’45, of Newton, Mass.; Dec. 7. He ran Hy-Sil Manufacturing Co., a family owned business. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. He was a longtime member of the Young Presidents Organization and a fundraiser for Newton Wellesley Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston Ballet, and Brown. He was also a self-published author of two memoirs and a master bridge player. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; a daughter and her spouse; a son; a granddaughter; a sister; and several nieces and nephews.
 

Mary Santee Harris ’45, of Durango, Colo; Dec. 29. She moved west to work on a ranch after graduation. She briefly returned to the East Coast to work with the Girl Scouts of America, but she longed to be back out west and moved to work on several ranches and teach at a one-room schoolhouse. She obtained degrees in animal science from the University of Wyoming and a master’s in journalism from Oklahoma State. She then worked at the University of Wyoming in publications and was appointed director of the university news service. On her own ranch in 2004, she began welcoming Durango Agility Dogs to use her property for meetings, classes, events, and practices with their dogs. She also enjoyed water aerobics. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law.

Margaret Wooster Freeman ’45, of Brunswick, Me.; Dec. 24. She received master’s degrees in musicology from Smith College and English literature from Middlebury College. She taught English literature at Allegheny College before moving to the College of William and Mary, where she was an associate professor and chair of the music department. She chaired numerous campus-wide committees and was the first woman president of the first Phi Beta Kappa chapter at William and Mary. She retired in 1989. She became a senior fellow at Robinson College and Cambridge University (UK), where she spent biannual spring terms. She enjoyed traveling to unfamiliar places at unseasonable times, including New Zealand, India, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, and Italy. She is survived by a daughter; son, John Freeman ’70; three granddaughters; and five
great-grandchildren.

Leonard S. Michelman ’45, of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Springfield, Mass.; Nov. 10. After graduating from Boston University Law School, he practiced law in Springfield until his retirement in 2011. During World War II he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a radio transmitter technician and was awarded a Battle Star. A member of the Hampden County and Massachusetts bar associations, he was also a lifelong member of Congregation Kodimoh and served on its board of trustees. He was a past chairman of the Hartford-Springfield Israel Bond Committee, a board member of the Springfield Jewish Federation, a member of B’nai B’rith, the Jewish War Veterans, and the Jewish Geriatric Services, and served as the commander of the Longmeadow Post of the American Legion. He was a competitive bridge player and obtained the title of American Contract Bridge League Life Master. An avid golfer, he was a member and past secretary of Crestview Country Club and Boca Lago Country Club. He is survived by a daughter; two sons and their spouses, including son Eric ’80; and four grandchildren.

Leon S. Mass ’45, of Providence; June 4. His entire career was spent at Hasbro, where he retired as senior vice president of operations. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed traveling and playing golf. He is survived by three daughters; a son; son-in-law Bill Fink ’67; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister; and a sister-in-law.

Frances Kotock Silverstein ’45, of Dedham, Mass.; Aug. 22. In addition to raising her family, she was an accomplished knitter and enjoyed cooking. At her 90th birthday party she became a Bat Mitzvah. She is survived by a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a sister, and nieces and nephews.

Edward J. McCrystal Jr. ’45, of Concord, Mass.; Aug. 23. He was a business executive and a U.S. Army Air Corps World War II veteran. He enjoyed playing golf and was a past president of the Pawtucket Country Club and a member of the Hyannisport Club. He is survived by two sons, including Neil ’72; a daughter-in-law; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
 

Jean Tanner Edwards ’45, of Providence; Sept. 13. She served in the U.S. Navy Women’s Reserve, married, and obtained a graduate degree at Harvard prior to settling in Rhode Island. In 1970 she earned a library degree from URI while raising her family and working at the Lincoln School in Providence. She retired from Lincoln School in 1989 as head librarian. She served on committees at Central Congregational Church in Providence, was president of the R.I. Conference United Church of Christ, and was chairman of the board of Camp Street Ministries. She enjoyed singing, reading, knitting, and sailing. Phi Beta Kappa. She is survived by a daughter; two sons, including William Edwards ’76; two daughters-in-law; three grandchildren, including Martha K. Edwards ’18; a great-grandchild; and a sister.

Martha Gilman Saunders ’45, of Falmouth, Me.; May 20. She worked as a nurse in Denver and Seattle before returning to Providence, where she married and started a family. She eventually moved to Maine and served on the board of the Woodfords School, was active in the Portland chapter of the Women’s Literary Union, and was a docent at Portland’s Victoria Mansion. She was an avid reader, with a particular interest in American history. She is survived by three sons, two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Daniel Fairchild ’45, ’48 ScM, of Barrington, R.I.; June 27. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he returned to Brown for his master’s degree. He worked at FRAM for 30 years and retired as a vice president. When he left the company he embarked on a second career teaching engineering at Roger Williams University. He enjoyed spending summers on Hog Island, playing golf, cruising in Europe and Alaska, and sailing in the Caribbean and Maine. He was an Eagle Scout and remained active with Boy Scouts of America. He was also an active member of Central Congregational Church, where he served as deacon. He is survived by five children, eight grandchildren, including Carl F. Olson ’02 and Neil F. Olson ’05; and three great-grandchildren.

Frank S. Arnold ’45, of White Plains, N.Y., and Scottsdale, Ariz.; Oct. 3, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbra; two sons, including Andrew ’74; and three grandchildren.

Bernard H. Herman ’45, of Clearwater, Fla.; Apr. 11. He practiced law in New Bedford and Fall River, Mass., serving as counsel to the Fall River School Department. He ran mayoral and congressional campaigns, and was an active member of Temple Beth El, and an accomplished photographer. After moving to Cape Cod in 1978, he continued to practice law until he became an assistant district attorney in Bristol County. In that capacity, he spoke to children and seniors about such issues as racial and religious tolerance, protecting themselves from abuse, and wrote plays for children to help illustrate the lessons. He received numerous commendations from the governor, religious leaders, law enforcement, business owners, and public officials. He also attended clown school and conducted seminars for the medical profession on the crucial role of humor in healing. He entertained and empowered people to embrace life with humor well into his 90s. He was a member of both the Massachusetts and Fall River bar associations, the Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Assoc., and the New England Law Institute. He is survived by his wife, Pat; two daughters; and a son-in-law.

 Clinton H. Springer ’45, of New Castle, N.H.; Feb. 5. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was employed as an engineer at Firemen’s Mutual Insurance Company. He was called back to duty during the Korean War and after discharge returned to work for Firemen’s Mutual Insurance. He retired in 1987 as vice president of sales. He was a New Castle town selectman for nine years and served on other town boards, including the Warner House Museum, for many years. He was a longtime proprietor of the Portsmouth Athenaeum and a member of the Federal Fire Society. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and UNH men’s hockey, and enjoyed sailing with The Corinthians sailing club. He is survived by his wife, Francesca; three children; four grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.

Dorothy Lowell Schedin ’45, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Jan. 25. She was a homemaker and is survived by four children; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Helen Depoian Pashigian ’45, of Bradford, Mass.; Feb. 2. She was a homemaker and for a short time during the late 1960s and ’70s she was a substitute teacher at Haverhill High School. She was an accomplished pianist and knitter and she enjoyed theater and fashion. She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law; a grandson; a sister; and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara S. Mosbacher ’45, of New York City; Dec. 15. After graduation she worked briefly for  Harper's Bazaar and for photographer Richard Avedon. She later was involved with Planned Parenthood of New York, Sheltering Arms Children’s Service, and Irvington House. In addition, she was a member of several boards and committees, including Brown’s Watson Committee (1971-1974), and chairman of the John Hay Library Committee (1978-1981). The John Carter Brown Library has a fellowship in her name. She also served as a director of the Long Island City Savings and Loan. She was a founder of the New York State Republican Party Family committee, now the Republican Pro-Choice Alliance. In 1995 she accepted Mayor Giuliani’s invitation to become a commissioner on the status of women and served as a delegate to the Republican conventions in 1984 and 1988. She was a life master in bridge and a bench in Central Park is engraved in her honor. She is survived by two sons, including Clinton Smullyan Jr. ’72; five grandchildren, including Nicholas Kinsey ’06; and five great-grandchildren.

Carl G. Johanson ’45, of Natick, Mass.; Mar. 26. He retired after years as a district service manager for the Ford Motor Company in Natick. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He enjoyed picnics and sailing on Lake Cochituate with family. He is survived by his wife, Leslie; six children; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Norma Macbeth Sturges ’45, of Casper, Wyo.; Nov. 30. At Brown she was captain of the archery team and played on the varsity basketball team and the bowling team. During World War II she worked in a munitions factory. She was regarded as a fiber artist of the unique American craft art of braided rugs and taught her technique for decades. Her book The Braided Rug Book: Creating Your Own American Folk Art was published in 1995, revised in 2000, and rewritten in 2006. She was one of the founders of the Rocky Mountain Rug Braiders Guild in Colorado and was instrumental in getting the Casper Rug Braiders Guild started. Her art was exhibited at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper. In 2012 she received a mentorship grant from the Wyoming Arts Council Folk and Traditional Arts Program to teach advanced braiding techniques. In 2014 she was a recipient of the Wyoming Arts Council Governor’s Arts Award. She is survived by two daughters, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Joan Costello Devlin ’45, of Coventry, R.I.; Jan. 10. She was a director of social workers for the State of Rhode Island for more than 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed bird watching and tending to her own dog and cats. She is survived by her goddaughter.

Robert C. Claflin ’45, of Nashua, N.H., formerly of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Sept. 11. He was a fire protection engineer and consultant for many years. He enjoyed working with Habitat for Humanity and was a founding member and director of the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival. He sang bass in the Congregational Church choir and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by three children, including son George ’73 and daughter Heather Clayton ’77; daughter-in-law Frances Wentworth ’74; seven grandchildren; and a brother.

Elaine Laudati Regine ’45, of Cranston, R.I.; May 2. She was a social worker for the State of Rhode Island. After raising a family, she obtained a teacher’s certificate from Rhode Island College and became a substitute teacher in the Providence and Cranston school systems. She enjoyed sports, specifically playing golf, and was a member of Metacomet Country Club, where she scored a hole in one in 1966. She is survived by six children and their spouses, including son Louis J. Regine III ’73.

Thomas J. Loftus ’45, of Nahant, Mass.; Apr. 22. He was a retired administrator of the Boston Public School system. After retiring from the school system he worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registry of Deeds for 15 years. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a founding member of the Walsh Post American Legion in Dorchester. He enjoyed Boston politics and Boston sports. He is survived by a son, a daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, and two great-grandsons.

David E. Ferguson ’45, of Richmond, N.H., formerly of East Lyme, Conn.; Apr. 29. He was a retired senior engineer at Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the USNR in 1961 as a lieutenant. He is survived by two daughters, a son, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister.

Rozanne Karibian Arzoomanian ’45, ’62 MAT, of Cranston, R.I.; Apr. 30. She taught science at Hugh B. Bain Middle School in Cranston and was coprincipal of the Mourad Armenian School. She was a longtime member of St. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church and is survived by a daughter, a son, and two siblings.

Henry E. Altenberg ’45, of Kittery, Me., formerly of West Hartford, Conn.; Apr. 25, of multiple myeloma. He was a retired psychiatrist. He served as a psychiatrist in the U.S. Air Force in Alaska from 1952 to 1954. Moving back to the East Coast, he practiced psychiatry for the next 30 years. In 1984 he moved to Kittery, married, and enjoyed traveling and sailing along the Maine coast. As a member of the American Holistic Medical Assoc., he was trained in advanced Reiki and, with his wife, codirected the Spruce Creek Holistic Center in Kittery, where they ran a support group for people with life-threatening illnesses. He authored Holistic Medicine, A Meeting of East and West. He also contributed to Doctors Look at Macrobiotics. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; three daughters; a son; a daughter-in-law; a son-in-law; four step-children; four grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.

Rozanne Karibian Arzoomanian ’62 MAT (see ’45).

Norman C. Taylor ’45, of Woodbury, Conn.; Dec. 23. He worked at Chase Brass & Copper in Waterbury, Conn., and later worked in archery manufacturing, opening a branch of Stemmler Archery in Waterbury, Conn., and in 1959 a factory in Middlebury, Conn. He was president of the Archery Trade Assoc. in 1981. He served on various Woodbury town committees and was a deacon, trustee, and church school superintendent at the First Congregational Church. He  served as trustee and president of Waterbury Hospital. A U.S. Navy World War II veteran and Eagle Scout, he earned the Silver Beaver badge for his volunteer work with the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed skiing, tobogganing, ice hockey, camping, fishing, golf, and bridge. He is survived by his wife, Adele; a daughter; three sons; a daughter-in-law; six grandchildren; and a sister.

Philip R. Siener ’45, of Greene and Providence, R.I.; Dec. 24, after a long illness. He was chairman and CEO of Cooley Group Holdings in Pawtucket, R.I. He was president of Agawam Hunt Club in East Providence and served on the boards of Peoples Savings Bank, the U.S. Industrial Fabrics Institute, and the Industrial Fabrics Assoc. International. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He is survived by two daughters, a son, eight grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Frank H. Horton ’45, of Saco, Me., formerly of Manchester, Conn.; Jan. 7. He was a pediatrician in Manchester for 35 years. He retired in 1989 and moved to Maine, where he worked as a safety officer for Horton Smoked Seafoods in Waterboro. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Assoc. He enjoyed fly-fishing, beekeeping, gardening, and blacksmithing. He is survived by daughter Jill Horton-Lyons ’71; two sons, including Robert ’72; son-in-law James Lyons ’66; a brother; and a sister-in-law.

Germaine Dufault Arsove ’45, of Seattle; May 3, 2017. She worked at the Children’s Home Society of Washington, at Head Start, and as a therapist in private practice. She enjoyed gardening, beekeeping, sewing, rug latch hooking, and the opera. She is survived by four daughters, including Priscilla Arsove ’74, and three grandchildren.

John C. Burgess ’45, of Lanikai, Hawaii, formerly of Palo Alto, Calif.; May 14. After serving in the U.S. Navy and earning a PhD in mechanical engineering from Stanford in 1955, he worked at SRI International and United Technologies in the San Francisco Bay area. In 1966 he moved to Hawaii, where he was a full professor and chairman of the mechanical engineering department at the Univ. of Hawaii, Manoa campus. He was president of the college faculty senate from 1969 to 1971 and retired in 1995. He was an active member of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) and received the ASA’s Distinguished Service Citation in 1966 and a Medal of Special Merit from the Acoustical Society of Japan. He enjoyed flying gliders in California, backpacking in Hawaii and the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, and nature photography. He is survived by his wife, Frances; a daughter; two sons; and two grandchildren.

Samuel B. Formal ’45, of Silver Spring, Md.; Nov. 19. He was chief of the Department of Applied Immunology at the Walter Reed Institute of Research retiring in 1993. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Society of American Bacteriologists. He is survived by his wife, Rosamond; three sons and their spouses; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Frank Merlino ’45, of Warwick, R.I.; Nov. 18. A retired cardiologist, he practiced for more than 35 years at Rhode Island Hospital, where he was president of the medical staff from 1972 to 1973. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Medical Assoc., the American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Physicians. He enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles, watching the Boston Red Sox, and spending time with family. He is survived by six sons, including Matthew ’78, Paul ’86, and John ’83 MD; six daughters-in-law; 12 grandchildren; a sister; and a sister-in-law.

Joyce Chadbourne Eschenfelder ’45, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Syracuse, N.Y., and Watch Hill, R.I.; Aug. 19. She worked as a chemist in Uniroyal’s Naugatuck, Conn., laboratories before marrying and moving to Syracuse. She graduated from Syracuse Univ. with a master’s in library science and was an elementary school librarian in the Liverpool (N.Y.) school district until retiring to Watch Hill. She volunteered as a librarian at Watch Hill Memorial Library and relocated to Raleigh in 2009. She is survived by four children and their spouses, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Mary Duncan Jacobson ’45, of Aliso Viejo, Calif.; Sept. 3, of heart failure. She was a homemaker who enjoyed participating in many Pembroke activities and clubs. She is survived by daughter Edith Jacobson ’80 and son John R. Jacobson ’73.

Robert E. Jacobson ’45, of Aliso Viejo, Calif.; Oct. 27, 2016, of heart failure. He was a senior scientist at Hughes Aircraft in Los Angeles from 1955 to 1985 and a docent at the Los Angeles Museum of Science and Industry from 1985 to 2000. He enjoyed traveling the world. He is survived by daughter Edith Jacobson ’80 and son John R. Jacobson ’73. 

Howard B. Marble Jr. ’45, of Arden, N.C., formerly of Augusta, Ga.; Sept. 1. After obtaining his dental degree from Tufts Univ., he became an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and served 23 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1969 as a captain. He continued his career in Augusta, where he became head of the VA Medical Center dental department and was a professor at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. He retired in 1988. He was a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society and the American Dental Assoc. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, and playing golf. He is survived by five children, 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.