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Robert Doel
Robert G. Doel, Nov. 21, 2010, in Waterville, Maine, at 79. Educated at Heidelberg College, Kent State, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, he came to Colby in 1965 and taught sociology for 20 years. In retirement he sailed the coast of Maine and Canada and hiked and fished in the Pacific Northwest and in Argentina. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Doel, professor emerita of Portuguese and Spanish, and a daughter
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Robert E.L. Strider II, M.A. '57. Litt.D. '79, Nov. 28, 2010, in Boston, Mass., at 93. President of Colby from 1960 to 1979, he came to the College as dean of faculty in 1957 and was a life trustee as president emeritus. He earned a B.A. and a Ph.D. at Harvard and held honorary degrees from Colby and 10 other colleges. Predeceased by his wife, Helen Bell Strider, he is survived by his children, Mary Bruenn, Robert, William, and Elizabeth Dain, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, a sister, Barbara Kuehn, and brother David Strider.
Nancy N. Nivison Hamilton '33
Nancy Nivison Hamilton '33, Nov. 13, 2010, in Deer Isle, Maine, at 98. She was an accomplished pianist and organist and was a founding member of the Pioneer Valley (Mass.) Symphony. She worked as a home decorator with Hamilton Interiors, a family-owned business. Survivors include her children, Douglas, Margaret Smith, and Barbara Martin, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Annabelle White Jameson '36
Annabelle White Messer Jameson '36, Oct. 12, 2010, in Rockport, Maine, at 94. She taught high school in Maine for 23 years while also raising her children. Active with the historical society, her church, and Delta Kappa Gamma sorority, she loved to garden, read, and fish. She was widowed twice but is survived by her daughters, Nancy Howard, Lorna Pyzynski, Diane Jerome, and Lorraine Tames, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Marion Libby Warren '36
Marion Libby Warren '36, Nov. 3, 2010, in Brunswick, Maine, at 97. She earned a teaching degree from Presque Isle Normal School and was a homemaker most of her life. She was a den mother for Cub Scouts, a member of the Baptist Church, and delivered Meals on Wheels. Survivors include her children, Paul, Vernon, Cathy Blackstone, and Mary Sharp, seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pearl Hoyt Coffin '37
Pearl Hoyt Coffin '37, Nov. 28, 2010, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, at 95. She was a homemaker and mother who belonged to the Baptist church. Survivors include her daughters, Elaine, Donna, and Norma, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Katherine Coffin Coffin Mills '39
Katherine Coffin Mills '39, Oct. 4, 2010, in Farmington, Maine, at 93. She taught high school English for 35 years, retiring in 1991 as head of the English department at Mount Blue High School. She earned a master's in English in 1972 and was mentor and public speaking coach to many. She traveled widely, volunteered with numerous organizations, and was active with civic organizations. She was predeceased by her former husband, S. Peter Mills '34. Survivors include her children, Peter, David, Janet '69, Paul, and Dora Anne, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two siblings.
Edwin F. Savage '39
Edwin F. Savage '39, Nov. 29, 2010, in Benton, Maine, at 92. He graduated from Kansas City University Dental School and then served in the Navy. He established a dental practice in Fairfield, Maine, and served on the Fairfield town council and in other municipal offices. He was married twice and had five children.
Ruth B. Blake Thompson '40
Ruth Blake Thompson '40, Nov. 5, 2010, in Montpelier, Vt., at 91. A mother and homemaker, she volunteered and taught Sunday school and sewing classes. Survivors include her sister, Mary Louise Endicott, three children, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Elmer L. Baxter '41
Elmer L. Baxter '41, Nov. 21, 2010, in Bar Harbor, Maine, at 91. He served as an Air Force meteorologist in World War II and the Korean War, stationed in Greenland and Newfoundland. He worked in insurance, was active with his church, and was a scoutmaster. He spoke Russian and Esperanto, which he taught to seniors, and he loved railroads and volunteered as a conductor for the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Sweetser '41). Survivors include his sons, Ledyard '67, David '70, and Benjamin, four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
