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June Jensen Pelger '50
June Jensen Pelger '50, August 10, 2005, in Havelte, the Netherlands, at 77. She earned a master's from New York University and was assistant professor of mathematics at the Polytechnical Institute of Brooklyn. She later worked with her husband in their electronics business in Holland. She was active with her local library, community center, and foundations for social work and the advancement of technological education. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred.
James S. O'Brien '51
James S. O'Brien Jr. '51, October 26, 2005, in Newport, R.I., at 78. A World War II Navy veteran and graduate of Boston University Law School, he practiced law for 45 years. He served on Newport's city council, as city solicitor, and as president of the Newport County Bar Association, and was appointed assistant attorney general of Rhode Island for two terms. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy, two daughters, four sons, seven grandchildren, and a sister.
Elaine Lehtonen Jensen '52
Elaine Lehtonen Jensen '52, August 26, 2005, in Augusta, Maine, at 74. A homemaker, gardener, and bird watcher, she raised six children while living in numerous states during her husband's Air Force career. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert, two sons, three daughters, and eight grandchildren.
Donald P. Keay '52
Donald P. Keay '52, September 12, 2005, in Center Harbor, N.H., at 76. He served with the Central Intelligence Corps during the Korean War, was chairman of Leader Federal Savings and Loan Bank in Lexington, Mass., and was a member of the bank's board of directors for many years. Early in his career he worked for Workingman's Cooperative Bank and Merchants Cooperative Bank, both in Boston. He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn, two daughters, and two grandchildren.
James A. MacLean '52
James A. MacLean '52, October 11, 2005, in Toledo, Ohio, at 76. He served in the Korean War before joining Owens Corning Fiberglass, where he worked for 22 years as Detroit branch manager, regional manager, and national sales manager of the textile and industrial division. He also served as his church's head usher. He is survived by his wife, Nan, two daughters, four grandchildren, his brother, Allen D. MacLean '57, and his sister, Susan MacLean Herron '61.
Mary Jane Fitzpatrick Cashman '53
Mary Jane Fitzpatrick Cashman '53, September 17, 2005, in Portland, Maine, at 73. She taught horticulture to children and adults throughout southern Maine, as well as quilting, and was a member of the Casco Bay Quilters and the Maine Quilt Guild. She and her late husband were philanthropists, aiding many charitable organizations. She is survived by her sons, Michael, Matthew, and Kevin, a daughter, Chris Rothweiler, 10 grandchildren, and a sister.
Charles K. Fisher '53
Charles K. Fisher '53, August 27, 2005, in Crystal Lake, Ill., at 74. He was a district sales manager for Hanes Knitwear and moved to Crystal Lake after his retirement. He was active in golf, hockey, baseball, and umpiring. He is survived by a daughter, Mylene Bryne, a son, Gary, four grandsons, and a granddaughter.
Faith D. De Vol Gross '54
Faith DeVol Gross '54, October 30, 2005, in Portland, Maine, at 73. Before moving to Yarmouth in 1988, she and her late husband, Everett F. Gross '52, lived on Long Island, N.Y., where she was active with 4-H and her church and was a member of the Huntington Symphony. She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia O'Donnell, Catherine Forrest, and Deborah Zarinfar, seven grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother.
Robert L. Leonard '55
Robert L. Leonard '55, September 25, 2005, in Brookfield, N.H., at 72. A Korean War Army veteran, he worked as a civil engineer after graduating from the University of New Hampshire. In 1962 he and a friend established Leoca Construction Inc., which they operated for 33 years. After retirement he became active in town affairs, serving as a selectman, among other roles. He is survived by his wife, Earlene "Midge," two daughters, a son, six grandchildren, and a sister.
Russell E. Stone '55
Russell E. Stone '55, August 29, 2005, in Constantine, Mich., at 72. He worked as a chemist and factory manager in fiberglass factories and enjoyed golfing, fishing, and collecting World War II and Civil War books. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, a daughter, a son, two stepsons, five grandchildren, a sister, and his stepmother.
