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Howard I. Libby '33
Howard I. Libby Jr. ’33, July 1, 2006, in Farmington, Maine, at 95. He earned his master’s in education from the University of Maine, then taught school and was superintendent in several Maine communities. He enjoyed his garden and tree farm and played Scrabble nearly every day with his wife. He is predeceased by his uncle, Herbert 1902. His wife of 71 years, Meda, two sons, seven grandchildren, including Jeffrey ’00, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren survive him.
Ruth E. White '34
Ruth E. White ’34, August 21, 2006, in Lexington, Mass., at 93. She earned a master’s from Boston University in 1948 and taught high school English for 17 years. She is survived by her friends, Cathy and James McDermott.
Eugene McAlary '35
Eugene A. McAlary ’35, September 2, 2006, in West Yarmouth, Mass., at 93. A captain in World War II, he served in both Panama and Germany. He worked as a graphics manager until he retired in 1977, and he served as a vestryman and junior warden for his church. Predeceased by his wife, Ruth Michalek McAlary ’36, and his brother, Frederick ’43, he is survived by his children, Alan, David, and Barbara Kashar, his sister, Ann McAlary Sevrens ’48, his sister-in-law, Josephine Pitts McAlary ’44, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Benjamin B. Brownstein '37
Benjamin B. Brownstein '37, August 15, 2006, in West Palm Beach, Fla., at 91. A graduate of Boston University School of Law, he served as a U.S. Army captain during World War II. He was a marketing analyst in Massachusetts and Connecticut and was active in Connecticut politics and social causes. His daughters, Pamela Brownstein '74 and Emily McKeigue, a stepdaughter, two stepsons, a sister, three brothers, his former wife, four grandchildren, and seven stepgrandchildren survive him.
Mary M. Herd Emery '38
Mary Herd Emery ’38, August 29, 2006, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, at 89. She received nursing training and worked as a public health nurse in Maine. While raising five children, she involved herself in the Junior League of Bangor, the Athene Club, and her church. Predeceased by her husband, Frederick ’38, she is survived by her children, Frederick Jr. ’69, James, David, Susan, and Joan Ross, and by her cousin, Charmian Herd ’50, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Myron G. Berry '40
Myron “Doc” Berry '40, August 29, 2006, in Houghton, Mich., at 87. He received his master's from Harvard in 1942 and his doctorate from Syracuse in 1951. He taught freshman chemistry at Michigan Tech University from 1960 to 1980, retiring in 1984. He was active in his community theater, historical society, and Masonic lodge. He loved the outdoors and long walks. Predeceased by his parents, Myron 1907 and Leona Booth 1910, he is survived by three sons, Myron H. '74, John, and George, a cousin Charles E. Garland '50, and ten grandchildren.
J. Franklin Pineo, Jr. '42
J. Franklin Pineo Jr. ’42, June 22, 2006, in Ithaca, N.Y., at 90. He earned his master’s from Temple University in 1956 and taught special education for 19 years and elementary school for two years. He did volunteer work for two years in France and traveled all over Europe, Africa, and around the world. Predeceased by his father, John Franklin ’14, he is survived by his wife, Caroline Cole Pineo, who taught at Colby from 1941 to 1943.
William J. Tetreau '42
William J. Tetreau '42, M.D., November 7, 2005, in Ogunquit, Maine, at 86. He served in the Army in Europe during World War II. After earning his medical degree from University of Ottawa, he practiced as an internist in Portland, Maine, for more than 40 years. After he closed his practice he worked at the Augusta Mental Health Institute and the Veteran's Administration Hospital at Togus. A communicant of the Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth, Maine, he was a member of its bowling team. His daughters, Mary Anne Koenig, Joanne Chase, and Dorothy Tetreau-Delmolino, two sisters, a brother, and three grandchildren survive him.
Marjorie Brown Pursley '43
Marjorie Brown Pursley '43, May 29, 2006, in West Islip, N.Y., at 84. A special education teacher, she also worked in a toddler development program. Years later she worked as secretary and treasurer of the United Well and Pump Corporation, established by her husband. She played bridge and served in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wyncote Yacht Club. Her husband of 62 years, Thomas '43, died 10 weeks after her, and her brother, George Brown '45, predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Thomas, George, David, and Joan Luccisano, and three grandchildren.
Patricia Berquist Donna '44
Patricia Berquist Donna ’44, August 18, 2006, in Waterville, Maine, at 87. She worked for C.F. Hathaway Company in Waterville for many years and was active with the Waterville Humane Society. An accomplished pianist, she also enjoyed tennis and traveling. Her sisters, Neta Henderson and Norma Raymond, and several nieces and nephews survive her.
