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Frank D. Kirby '63
Frank D. Kirby '63, Nov. 23, 2010, in Rocky Hill, Conn., at 69. He earned his law degree from New York University and then practiced as a bankruptcy attorney for 43 years in Boston and Worcester, Mass. He was a lifelong rugby player, an avid skier, and a golfer. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline, two children, a grandson, two siblings, and his mother.
John E. Dahlfred '66
John E. Dahlfred '66, Oct. 1, 2010, in Boston, Mass., at 66. He joined the Army and served in Vietnam. He worked in the technology industry before starting his own business as a sales rep. He was also an antiques dealer who enjoyed antiques preservation and travel. Survivors include his wife, Sandra, two sons, Karl '98 and James, two stepdaughters, two grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren.
Anne P. Paul Schmidt '67
Anne Paul Schmidt '67, Nov. 14, 2010, in New London, Conn., at 65. She earned two master's degrees from Syracuse University. She was director of major gifts in Connecticut for the American Cancer Society and also served as executive director for the New London office. She volunteered with the garden club, New London Main Street, and the Rotary Club. Survivors include her husband, William, four children, and five grandchildren.
James R. Vaughan '67
James R. Vaughan '67, Oct. 15, 2010, in Middletown, Conn., at 64. He worked in personnel and ran his own recruiting agency for more than 20 years. He coached and umpired Little League, was a music aficionado, a food critic, and a collector of baseball cards and tin soldiers. Survivors include his wife, Linda (Allen '67), three children, four grandchildren, two siblings, and nieces and nephews, including Rebecca Allen '98.
Priscilla C. Austin '68
Priscilla C. Austin '68, Dec. 7, 2010, in Holden, Mass., at 63. She earned an M.B.A. from Simmons School of Management and worked as an administrative assistant and a paralegal. She sang in the Boston choral music community and performed with various ensembles. Survivors include her husband, Murray Kohn, and a brother.
Bruce D. McClellan '78
Bruce D. McClellan '78, Oct. 5, 2010, in Springfield, Mass., at 55. He worked a variety of jobs, most recently in the computer industry, and was an engaged husband and father. He died after a brief illness. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen, three children, his parents, and three siblings.
Sean S. Smith '79
Sean S. Smith '79, Oct. 18, 2010, in Littleton, Colo., at 52. He worked for 25 years as a teacher, advisor, coach, academic dean, and middle school principal at Colorado Academy, where he started a summer program for underprivileged children. He pursued graduate work at the University of St. Andrews (Scotland) from 1988 to 1990 and was head class agent at Colby. He loved to fish, ski, and backpack. He died from brain cancer. Survivors include his wife, Debra Perkins-Smith '77, and two children.
Kevin J. Farley '86
Kevin J. Farley '86, Sept. 28, 2010, in Santa Cruz, Calif., at 46. He worked in the computer technology industry, most recently with iControl Networks in Palo Alto. He was an outdoor enthusiast who championed the environment and animals. He died from melanoma. Survivors include his siblings, Pam, Rick, Kathy Thomas, Maureen Scott, and Jean D'Olimpio
Kenneth P. Nye
Kenneth P. Nye ’64, Oct. 19. 2012 in Freeport, Maine, at 70. He earned his master’s and Ph.D. at Northwestern and served as a high school principal in Rumford and Yarmouth, Maine, before spending 11 years in the department of educational leadership at University of Southern Maine. He acted and sang in community theater productions, created community treasure hunts, and had an irrepressible love of dogs. At 60 he became a poet. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ann Schmidt Nye ’64, a son, a daughter, and six grandchildren.
Robert C. Johnston
Robert C. Johnston ’64, Sept. 13, 2012, in Lake Bonaparte, N.Y., at 70. He earned a master’s degree from St. Lawrence University and was a school psychologist for New York public schools for nearly 40 years. He published many professional articles and a collection of short stories. He was an officer of the Lake Bonaparte Conservation Club, where he started a program using weevils to combat milfoil. He is survived by his wife, Charlene A. Rigabar Paragon, three stepchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.
