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Colby College, Waterville, Maine Obituary Collection
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Arthur J. Sullivan '22, Dec. 12, 1997, in Pawling, N.Y., at 96. He was president of Zeta Psi fraternity and had a four-year athletic scholarship at Colby. He attended Harvard Graduate School of Business and was a merchandising manager for Marshall Field and Abraham Strauss, specializing in home furnishings and software. Survivors include his wife, Imogene.

Norman W. Foran '23, Nov. 6, 1997, in Boca Raton, Fla., at 98. He was a manager with the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Ohio and New Jersey for many years. He was a member of Zeta Psi fraternity and served the College as a class agent. Survivors include his relative Norman F. Foran.

Lona Fowles Gardyne '23, Dec. 27, 1997, in Gorham, Maine, at 96. She was an elementary and middle school teacher in Vermont, Kennebunkport, Maine, and Falmouth, Maine. Survivors include three nephews and a niece.

Marguerite Rice Lary '23, Nov. 15, 1997, in Frederick, Md., at 95. She earned an M.A. from Columbia University Teachers' College and was for many years the head of the English department at Scarborough (Maine) High School, where she also was the coach for school drama productions and speaking contests. Survivors include her son, Ralph, her daughter, Jocelyn Lary Mostrom '57, and a granddaughter, Allison Lary Goldsborough '84.

Elsie Frost Rapp '26, Nov. 24, 1997, in Danbury, Conn., at 93. A homemaker and substitute teacher of languages at Bethel (Conn.) High School, she was active on the local school board and with the American Red Cross. Predeceased by her brother, Ernest M. Frost '38, she is survived by two sons, three daughters, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Katherine B. Greaney '28, Dec. 25, 1997, in Bethesda, Md., at 91. A revered high school English teacher at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, she retired as supervisor of English for Montgomery County, Md., public schools. She was involved in many professional organizations and traveled extensively. Survivors include her nephews Robert and William Wallace.

Charles W. Jordan '29, Nov. 3, 1997, in Auburn, Maine, at 89. He taught in Auburn and Richmond, Maine, and was principal of Walton Jr. High School and of Webster Jr. High School in Auburn. In 1968 he became director of education services for Mechanic Falls, Poland and Minot. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, he served the College as class agent. Predeceased by his father, Archer Jordan, Class of 1895, and his three brothers, Cranston '24, Archer Jr. '27 and Barnard '40, he is survived by his wife, Myrna, his son, Charles Jr. '60, and a nephew, A. Anthony Jordan '68.

Roger B. Draper '32, Sept. 16, 1997, in Largo, Fla., at 88. He was employed by the Espinos Fruit Company in Puerto Rico. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and his son.

Lawrence C. Good '33, Aug. 28, 1997, in Houlton, Maine, at 85. A potato grower and shipper, he operated Good Farms Inc. in Monticello, Maine, and was active in many civic and fraternal organizations. He is survived by his wife, Florence, his son, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

David S. Sherman '33, Dec. 16, 1997, in Boston, Mass., at 87. A pioneer in the treatment of tuberculosis, he founded the pulmonary physiology laboratory, tuberculosis treatment and alcoholic rehabilitation program at Boston Sanatorium. He also was an assistant deputy commissioner of health and hospital services for the city and on the faculties of Tufts and Boston universities. He leaves his wife, Barbara, a brother, a sister and his cousin, Sheldon R. Rudnick '36.

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