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Stewart B. Craven
Stewart B. Craven ’50, July 24, 2012, in Enfield, Conn., at 85. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and retired after 51 years at Johnson Packings & Industrial Products, starting on the loading docks and ending as president. He was an active volunteer coaching sports and teaching Sunday school. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Virginia, a son, two daughters, and 10 grandchildren.
John M. “Jack” Alex
John M. “Jack” Alex ’50, July 21, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif., at 83. He earned his law degree at the University of Chicago and went on to a career as a defense attorney, district attorney, and judge in Los Angeles County. He was a candidate for Congress in 1964. His support made possible the Alex Painting Studio at Colby. Survivors include his wife, Nida Brinkis Alex, seven children including daughter Rebecca Alex ’79, 11 grandchildren, nephews Joseph Alex ’75 and Stuart Alex ’78, and niece Jessica Keenan ’01.
Fred E. Allan
Fred E. Allen ’50, July 29, 2012, in Calais, Maine, at 86. He served in World War II, and was a teacher, principal, and schools superintendent in Maine. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Maine at Orono. He enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing. He was predeceased by a son, his father, Alden Allen ’16, and his aunt Lucy M. Allen ’17. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Constance, a son, two daughters, 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Carrie Bartlett Wedge
Carrie Bartlett Wedge ’49, Aug. 23, 2012, in Manchester, Maine, at 85. She earned a teaching degree and taught high school science in Massachusetts and New York. Prior to retirement, she returned to Maine and worked for the Augusta Mental Health Institute. She is survived by two daughters, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Nydda Barker Lowery
Nydda Barker Lowery ’49, July 16, 2012, in Bangor, Maine, at 84. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening, and she sang in church choirs and the women’s barbershop organization the Sweet Adelines. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leland Lowery ’51, three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Virginia Brewer Folino
Virginia Brewer Folino ’48, Sept. 1, 2012, in Middlebury, Vt., at 85. As a child, “Bobo” contracted polio and, overcoming weakness in one leg, became an All-New England cheerleader at Waterville High School. She married Francis “Buddy” Folino before graduation and they moved to Vermont, where she taught art. They moved to Stonington, Maine, where she displayed and sold her artwork. Predeceased by her husband, she is survived by five children, 14 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and nieces Laura Cline ’70 and Mary Ellen Parsons ’72.
Merle Inez Lathrop
Merle Inez Lathrop ’48, Oct. 16, 2012 in Brooklyn, Conn., at 86. She earned two master’s degrees at Smith College and embarked on a career teaching high school science and biology. She taught in Alaska, Uganda, California, and Connecticut, including teaching hearing-impaired students at the Mystic Oral School. She traveled the length of the Yukon River by boat and taught at Kampala Teachers College in Uganda. She is survived by two sisters and 10 nieces and nephews.
Allan P. Currier
Allan P. Currier ’47, Sept. 9, 2012, in Haverhill, Mass., at 90. He taught at Governor Dummer and Kents Hill academies and coached football, hockey, and tennis. The last 30 years of his career he taught history at Haverhill High School. With his mother and brother, he operated Currier’s Riverside Dairy. He was an avid golfer, gardener, and sports fan. He is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Austin Ryder
Austin Ryder ’46, Oct. 6, 2012, in North Attleboro, Mass., at 88. He left Colby to serve in the U.S. Army infantry in Europe during World War II, earning numerous honors including two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was a salesman at Paye & Baker Manufacturing, then manager of Riley Brothers Lumber in North Attleboro. His wife of 50 years, Betty, died in 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth, and a sister.
Charlene Blance Ray
Charlene Blance Ray ’46, Sept. 30, 2012, in Bangor, Maine, at 87. She taught in high schools throughout Maine and married Colby Chemistry Professor Wendell Ray, whom she assisted in his private laboratories doing contract work for the Office of Strategic Services. She enjoyed boating and motorcycling and was skilled at many handicrafts. She had an extensive collection of unusual hats, all of which she made. Predeceased by her husband of 47 years, she is survived a sister, a brother, nieces, and nephews.
