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Beverley L. Hayward Teague '49
Beverley Hayward Teague '49, Oct. 18, 2010, in Fairfield, Maine, at 82. A dedicated mother and housewife, she belonged to the Methodist church, the women's club, and the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers. In 1976 Maine Governor Longley appointed her to the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth. Survivors include her children, Jennifer Morrisseau and Jack Teague, and four grandchildren.
Henry Poirier '50
Henry F. Poirier '50, Sept. 21, 2010, in Waterville, Maine, at 85. Following high school he served in the Navy during World War II. After Colby he earned a D.D.S. from the University of Montreal. He practiced dentistry in Waterville for more than 40 years and belonged to the Maine Dental Association. He was a member of the Lions Club, enjoyed tennis and golf, and was an energetic skier who raced in the first Sugarloaf Schuss. Survivors include his twin sister, Henrietta St. Onge, three children, and two grandchildren.
Geoffrey S. Lyford '51
Geoffrey S. Lyford '51, Oct. 10, 2010, in Edmonton, Alberta, at 84. He worked as a systems designer in upstate New York until he emigrated during the Vietnam War. He worked in systems with the University of Calgary, studied urban design, and then worked with Canada's federal government designing municipalities within parks, such as Banff and Jasper. Survivors include his wife, Florence (Roshanna) McDonell '51, three sons, four grandchildren, and three siblings.
Robert M. Roth '51
Robert M. Roth '51, Oct. 18, 2010, in West Hartford, Conn., at 80. He served as a first lieutenant in the Korean War. He worked as a stockbroker, and in 1967 he started Mark Securities. He umpired Little League, coached midget football, and started a girls' softball league. He served on the board of education, supported local charities, and loved to golf. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Helen (Palen '51), three children, and seven grandchildren.
Joan Acheson Bridge '52
Joan Acheson Bridge '52, Nov. 14, 2010, in Augusta, Maine, at 79. She earned a master's from the University of Maine. She taught elementary school in New Hampshire and then French and Spanish at Cony High School in Maine. She was known as a humorous storyteller and she loved dogs. Survivors include her children, Allyn Bridge and Allison Pederson, two grandsons, and four brothers.
Henry L. Malloy '52
Henry L. Malloy '52, Oct. 22, 2010, in Waccabuc, N.Y., at 79. He earned his bachelor's from Villanova and then served in the Navy. He worked in advertising and insurance, retiring as vice president of Republic Hogg Robinson, now Wells Fargo. Survivors include his wife, Vivien, five children, eight grandchildren, and a brother.
Jean Whitcomb Thornton '52
Jean Paula Whitcomb Thornton '52, Oct. 29, 2010, in Randolph, Vt., at 80. She was a proud homemaker and mother of nine who supported her children's activities. She loved to knit and was known for giving anyone a ride in her little yellow car. Survivors include nine children, 23 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Hershel L. Alpert '53
Hershel L. Alpert '53, Nov. 26, 2010, in New Bedford, Mass., at 78. After serving in the Army, he worked in the family business, eventually becoming president of Alperts Furniture as well as its subsidiaries. He was named retailer of the year by numerous organizations, chaired home furnishing associations, and worked as a consultant. He also served on the boards of community organizations. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Weiss '53). Survivors include his children, Beth, Bruce, Peter, and Scott, seven grandchildren, a sister, and a brother-in-law, Robert Weiss '56.
John R. Faulkner '53
John R. Faulkner '53, Dec. 6, 2010, in Houlton, Maine, at 79. He built a 30-year career in the newspaper business, including stints as manager and editor of the Houlton Pioneer Times and then business manager and eventually executive editor at Northeast Publishing Company. In 2004 he was inducted into the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame. He was a fly-fisherman and a hunter as well as a master gardener. Survivors include his wife, Esther, three sons, and a grandson.
Elizabeth Winkler Laffey '53
Elizabeth Winkler Laffey '53, Oct. 3, 2010, in Vero Beach, Fla., at 79. She was a mother and a housewife who also ran a girls' summer camp in Massachusetts with her husband. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, George '53, two children, and four grandchildren.
