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Mary Weeks Drummond '44
Mary Weeks Drummond '44, September 21, 2005, in Portland, Maine, at 82. She earned a master's in education from Smith College and taught kindergarten in Waterville for many years. Predeceased by her husband, Frederick M. Drummond '47, her sister, Louise Weeks Wright '38, and aunt, Marion Merriam Hooper '25, she is survived by her sons, John E. Sawyer '77 and Robert, three grandchildren, her brother, Frank Weeks '47, three nieces, and her cousins, Thornton W. Merriam Jr. '51 and Robert L. Hooper '52.
Thomas W. Burke '47
Thomas W. Burke '47, September 23, 2005, in Rancho Bernardo, Calif., at 84. A retired colonel and veteran of three wars, he received numerous military medals and commendations during his 30 years of Marine Corps service. He later taught ROTC at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis for 10 years and volunteered at Sharp Rees-Stealy Clinic in San Diego and at his church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice, two daughters, two sons, and three grandchildren.
Lowell B. Haynes '48
Lowell B. Haynes '48, July 15, 2005, in Granby, Conn., at 79. He was a professor of music history at Yale and the University of Michigan and professor of sacred music at the University of Hartford's Hartt College of Music. He served as director of music in several Connecticut and Michigan churches, and taught piano, harpsichord, and organ. He is survived by his wife, Josie, two daughters, a stepson, several grandchildren, a brother, Irving B. Haynes '50, and a sister, Janet Haynes Lord '50. His father, Lowell Q. Haynes, who predeceased him, was chair of the Philosophy Department.
Ruth Burns Mason '48
Ruth Burns Mason '48, July 4, 2005, in Manhattan Beach, Calif., at 79. After graduation, she worked as a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. She later attended the University of San Jose and worked as a reference librarian. Survivors include her husband, William Mason Jr., a daughter, and a son.
Herbert F. Parisi '48
Herbert F. Parisi '48, D.O., September 7, 2005, in Tacoma, Wash., at 82. He served in the Navy during World War II and retired as a colonel from the Washington Army National Guard in 1987. He graduated from the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery, in Iowa, practiced medicine in Iowa and Pennsylvania, and worked in the civil service in San Diego and Tacoma. He is survived by a son, Michael, a daughter, Donna Hawkins, two brothers, five sisters, and many grandchildren.
Marguerite Jack Robinson '48
Marguerite Jack Robinson '48, August 4, 2005, in Yarmouth, Maine, at 78. She attended North Eastern Business College, was a charter member of the Buxton-Hollis historical society, wrote articles for local publications, and was active in her church. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Roger, a son, two grandchildren, her sister, Adelaide Jack McGorrill '46, and an uncle, Dana I. Robinson '47.
Barbara Starbuck Marshall '49
Barbara Starbuck Marshall '49, August 13, 2005, in McLean, Va., at 78. She was very active in many professional and community organizations in the McLean area and for many years was the public relations director of Evans Farm Inn in McLean. She is survived by a son, James Randolph Marshall II, his wife, a grandson, and one brother.
Helen A. Mills Reilly '49
Helen Mills Reilly '49, June 29, 2005, in Dover, N.H., at 77. A graduate of the Boston School of Dental Nursing, she was an account executive at the radio station WWNH for many years and later worked in the admitting department of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. She also served as president of the Quota Club service organization. She is survived by a daughter, Judith A. Topham, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a brother.
Robert B. Bonner '50
Robert B. Bonner Jr. '50, July 18, 2005, in Newton Center, Mass., at 79. A World War II Army veteran, he served in five major campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge, and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service. After the war he worked as a foreman and planner for General Electric for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary, two daughters, a son, and eight grandchildren.
Robert E. Millett '50
Robert E. Millett '50, September 11, 2005, in Melrose, Mass., at 79. A World War II Navy veteran, he earned a master's from Bridgewater State Teachers College and taught biology at Stoneham and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional high schools. He coached varsity hockey and tennis, was twice named The Boston Globe's Coach of the Year for tennis. He was president of the Baseball Umpire Association and a hockey referee. Predeceased by his niece, Patricia Millett Kent '62, he is survived by his wife, Barbara Hill Millett '50, two daughters, three grandchildren, and a cousin,
