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Donald M. Christie '32, September 27, 1998, in Norway, Maine, at 90. For 35 years he was a principal, teacher and school superintendent in several Maine schools. He was an avid sportsman, gardener and genealogist. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy, his son, two sisters, two grandchildren and his nephews Lindon Christie Jr. '54 and Paul Christie '56.
Evelyn L. Johnson '32, July 19, 1998, in Camden, Maine, at 87. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate, she taught for eight years before joining Maine's Division of Child Welfare in 1942. She earned an M.S.W. from Columbia University and in 1962 was appointed child welfare supervisor of Maine's Department of Human Services. A generous spirit who was active in many coastal Maine community programs, she is survived by five nieces.
Harriett Felch Liu, July 29, 1998, in Lakeland, Fla., at 81. She retired from the Social Security Administration in Presque Isle, Maine, after 37 years of service. Previously she taught English in Washburn, Maine. She is survived by her husband, Sicheng Liu, a daughter and a grandson.
Jean L. Bridges '40, September 9, 1998, in Baltimore, Md., at 78. She was a second lieutenant in the Army and also a Red Cross nurse during World War II. Later she was a nurse at Children's Hospital in Boston and concluded her career as a high school guidance counselor in Worcester, Mass. Predeceased by her sisters, Barbara Bridges Stinneford '34 and Eleanor Bridges '34, she is survived by a nephew, three nieces and several great-nephews and -nieces.
George L. Beach Jr. '41, November 10, 1998, in Waterville, Maine, at 78. Member of a six-generation Colby family, he earned letters in basketball and football. After serving in World War II in counter intelligence, he was the director of customer services with the Keyes Fibre Company in Fairfield, Maine, until his retirement in 1984. Predeceased by two brothers, Hugh D. Beach '36 and Prince D. Beach '40, he is survived by his wife, Martha Rogers Beach '42, five children, including Margo Beach Long '65, seven grandchildren, including Megan MacDonald '94, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Victor A. Lebednik '42, June 20, 1998, in Orangeburg, S.C., at 81. He was an Air Force flight instructor in World War II. After the war he was the founder and president of Dixie Woodcraft Co. in Orangeburg and the father of four children. Survivors include his wife, Anne.
J. Preston Barry '43, October 1, 1998, in Bedford, Mass., at 77. He was in the first infantry carrier to land on Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion in World War II. He was a teacher and coached football and baseball at Hingham (Mass.) High School, was principal of Concord (N.H.) High School and was school administrator for the Media, Pa., district until his retirement in 1977. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, a son, Matthew Barry '85, two daughters, including Noël Barry Stella '76, a brother, five grandchildren and nieces and a nephew.
Natalie Cousens Dyer '43, July 9, 1998, in Warwick, R.I., at 77. After teaching high school English and Latin, she was a homemaker and also served on several local boards. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard R. Dyer '42, four daughters, including Pamela Dyer Turton '70, five grandchildren, including Jeffrey Turton '95, and a great-granddaughter.
Eleanor Eddy Meldahl '75, December 9, 1998, in Truro, Mass., at 46, of breast cancer. Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, she operated Far East Conservation in Truro, restoring and repairing Chinese and Japanese paintings for museums and private clients. Survivors include her husband, Malcolm, twin sons, her mother, two brothers, a sister, nieces and nephews.
Marion Miller Chase '16, Jan. 10, 1997, in Scarborough, Maine, at 101. She taught at Morse High School in Bath, Maine, and was a homemaker and volunteer in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. She is survived by a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
