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Francis B. Ward '47
Francis B. Ward ’47, October 21, 2005, in Fort Myers, Fla., at 81. A World War II veteran, he served as a supply officer in the Navy and was self-employed as a manufacturer’s representative until his retirement. He took part in local causes in Wakefield, Mass., and Strafford, N.H., and is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mildred, a daughter, Susan, two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Donald J. Bourassa '48
Donald J. Bourassa ’48, December 31, 2005, in Augusta, Maine, at 84. A graduate of the University of Maine Law School, he practiced law in Augusta and was an assistant district attorney for Kennebec County. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he served the Veterans of Foreign War as a national legislative officer. He was predeceased by his wife, Priscilla Bryant Bourassa ’48, and brothers, Harvey J. Bourassa ’27, Roger J. Bourassa ’38, and Henry L. Bourassa ’39. He is survived by a son, Donald, four daughters, Deborah Herman, Kathleen Petersen, Cynthia Bryant, and Judith Joy, 11 grandchildren, three brothers, and two sisters.
H. Guy Smith '49
H. Guy Smith ’49, October 29, 2005, in West Windsor, N.J., at 83. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he earned a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired as a controller in Bristol-Myers Squibb’s research and development department after more than 20 years, was active in his church, and coached youth basketball. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Lobdell Smith ’50, a son, four daughters, and 15 grandchildren.
Philip W. Waugh '49
Philip W. Waugh '49, May 3, 2005, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., at 80. He worked as an engineer for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority before serving for more than 30 years as a chemical engineer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeannine, six sons, five daughters, a brother, a sister, 33 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Norma A. Bergquist Garnett '52
Norma Bergquist Garnett ’52, December 15, 2005, in East Greenwich, R.I., at 73. An internationally recognized foreign language educator, she earned a master’s from Brown and an Ed.D. in Spanish from Boston University. She taught at Brown and other colleges and from 1971 until her 1993 retirement was the foreign language department chair at Toll Gate High School. Her honors include Rhode Island Teacher of the Year, Colby Alumni Educator of the Year, Distinguished Teacher by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, and induction into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Norval E. Garnett ’51, four children, including Nancy P. Garnett-Thomas ’77, eight grandchildren, a brother, David G. Bergquist ’61, and several nieces and nephew, including Stanley I. Garnett II ’65.
Jane Metcalf Healey '53
Jane Metcalf Healey ’53, December 19, 2005, in Norwood, Mass., at 74. She worked as a technical writer for the Foxboro Company, retiring in 2005 after 25 years with the company. She is survived by her sons, Stephen W. Healey ’81 and Philip A. Healey ’84, two granddaughters, and a sister.
Dorcas Crocker Hodgdon '53
Dorcas Crocker Hodgdon ’53, November 17, 2005, in Scarborough, Maine, at 73. Following graduation she worked as a social worker for the state of Maine. A homemaker after marriage, she was a member of the South Portland and Cape Elizabeth Garden Club and enjoyed bowling. She is survived by her husband, Theodore, a daughter, two sons, and two grandchildren.
Marion Krapowicz Safford '55
Marion Krapowicz Safford ’55, October 27, 2005, in Villas, N.J., at 72. She worked as a secretary for the Foundation for Christian Living.
Frederic W. Toppan '57
Frederic W. Toppan ’57, January 19, 2006, in Rye Beach, N.H., at 75. A former teacher at Kingswood School (West Hartford, Conn.) and later at Thayer Academy (Braintree, Mass.), he served in the Army in Korea from 1951-54. In 1994 he was presented the Alumni Award by The Fessenden School (West Newton, Mass.) for distinguished service. He is survived by a son, Charles Toppan II.
Martin D. Turpie '60
Martin D. Turpie ’60, November 7, 2005, in East Longmeadow, Mass., at 67. He earned his law degree from Boston University in 1963, served as captain in the Army Reserve from 1963-64, and joined Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas law firm in 1964. He made partner in 1971 and retired in 2004. Predeceased by his mother, Carolyn Williams Turpie ’36, he is survived by his wife, Katharine, three daughters, including Dana J. Turpie ’00, a son, a grandson, and a sister.
