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Michael G. Israel '57
Michael G. Israel '57, August 15, 2005, in Clearwater, Fla., at 70. After earning a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of New Hampshire, he worked as a research chemist and manager of an experimental laboratory and pursued various chemical patents. He later worked in real estate. He is survived by his son, Marc, his daughter, Geila, his mother, Gamile, and a sister.
Wilbur L. Scranton '58
Wilbur L. Scranton III '58, July 7, 2005, in Williamsport, Pa., at 69. He earned a master's of divinity from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, was deacon of several churches, and was recognized for his ministry to the homeless. A naval architect for 20 years, he was an avid sailor and raced competitively. Predeceased by his first wife, Jane Eplett Scranton '59, he is survived by his wife, Dori, two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren, one brother, and one sister.
Mabelle Mc Kevett Grolljahn '59
Mabelle McKevett Grolljahn '59, August 30, 2005, in New Ipswich, N.H., at 67. She raised four children and was an avid artist and gardener. She worked for more than 20 years as a real estate agent and broker, most recently for the ERA Masiello Group as a vice president. She is survived by a son, Matthew, two daughters, Hazel Hensel and Catherine Gibson, and four grandchildren.
Ann Impey Reed '60
Ann Impey Reed '60, September 25, 2005, in South Chatham, Mass., at 67. She worked for Houghton Mifflin Publishing and Scholastic Books, was a feature writer for the Needham Times, and most recently was a feature writer for Prime Time magazine on Cape Cod. She also worked with the Creative Arts Center of Chatham. She is survived by her husband, Philip, her son, Bruce C. Reed '92, her daughter, two grandchildren, and a sister.
Regina Foley Foley Haviland '61
Regina Foley Haviland '61, October 4, 2005, in Farmington, Conn., at 65. She taught French at Irving Robbins Middle School in Farmington and after retirement continued to teach at Avon Old Farms School. She was a member of the Connecticut Commission of French Cultural Affairs. In 1996 she received a Colby Brick award for service to the College. She is survived by her husband, Gerard, three sons, a daughter, six grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews.
Susan Litz Sulzer '62
Susan Litz Sulzer '62, October 26, 2005, in Union, Maine, at 65. After graduating from the University of Maine, she taught English in Vinalhaven and for 24 years at Camden-Rockport High School, where she was the drama director and girls' tennis coach, including for the 2003 Class B state championship team. She also was a hospice volunteer and chairman of the Northeast Health board of directors. She is survived by her husband, Steven, two brothers, a sister, and many nieces and nephews.
Robert T. Sylvia '62
Robert T. Sylvia '62, October 5, 2005, in Damariscotta, Maine, at 65. He worked at Concordia Company boatyard, served in the Army, and was the Padanaram (Mass.) harbormaster. In 1978, he and his former wife founded Midcoast (Maine) Marine Services boatyard. He worked as a surgical technician and was a volunteer fireman and paramedic. He is survived by his daughters, Anne Geisler and Nina Sylvia, his son, Benjamin, a grandson, and two brothers.
David A. Johnson '63
David A. Johnson '63, July 10, 2005, in Conyers, Ga., at 64. After pilot training he served seven years in the Air Force as a KC-135 tanker pilot with tours of duty in the states and during the Vietnam War in Thailand and Taiwan. He was a pilot for Delta Air Lines from 1970 until 1989, when a brain tumor prevented him from flying. He is survived by his wife, Jane, a son, two daughters, two grandchildren, his mother, Caroline, a sister, and a brother.
Joan Thiel Thiel Hadley '64
Joan Thiel Hadley '64, July 16, 2005, in Scottsdale, Ariz., at 62. She worked as an accountant and controller and owned her own accounting business, which served small businesses. She is survived by her husband, William Tallman Hadley, twin sons, Michael and Douglas Sanford, and five grandchildren.
Claudia Fugere Finkelstein '66
Claudia Fugere Finkelstein '66, August 2, 2005, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, at 61. She was a vocalist for the Joy Spring Jazz Quartet and sang with many groups around Maine. She was a guest columnist for the Portland Press Herald and for years worked as a school psychologist in the Portland public schools. She is survived by her husband, Marty, two daughters, two grandsons, a sister, and two brothers.
